### Question
How does PERSONNEL define victim of an offense under this chapter?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 806b*, **victim of an offense under this chapter** is defined as:

> an individual who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of an offense under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 806b*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

