### Question
What is the definition of Secretary of Defense?


### Answer
The definition of **Secretary of Defense** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3301*:

> the Secretary of Defense, except that the term means the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 33-POST&ndash;9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

