### Question
How does COORDINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY define chief of mission?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3052*, **chief of mission** is defined as:

> given that term by section 3902(3) of title 22, and includes ambassadors at large and ministers of diplomatic missions of the United States, or persons appointed to lead United States offices abroad designated by the Secretary of State as diplomatic in nature.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3052*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-COORDINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY**

