### Question
How is the "Commandant" defined?


### Answer
The term **Commandant** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 581* as follows -

> the Commandant of the Coast Guard

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 581*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 15-ACQUISITIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-DEFINITIONS**

