Applicability of definitions in title 10
section 101 of title 10Except as provided in subsection (b), the definitions provided in apply to the provisions of this chapter.
Additional definitions
Active duty
The term “active duty” means full-time duty in the active service of a uniformed service.
Grade
The term “grade” means a step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation.
Officer
The term “officer” means an officer of the commissioned corps.
Officer candidate
section 3021(a)(2)(A) of this titleThe term “officer candidate” means an individual who is enrolled in the basic officer training program of the Administration and is under consideration for appointment as an officer under .
Flag officer
The term “flag officer” means an officer serving in, or having the grade of, vice admiral, rear admiral, or rear admiral (lower half).
Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
Administration
The term “Administration” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Under Secretary
The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 212116 Stat. 3082Pub. L. 116–259, title III, § 305(c)134 Stat. 1173Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXVII, § 11701136 Stat. 4156(, , ; , , ; , , .)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Pub. L. 107–372116 Stat. 3082section 3001 of this titleThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of , , , which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this title to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.
Prior Provisions
section 857–1 of this titlePub. L. 107–372Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in prior to repeal by .
Amendments
Pub. L. 117–2632022—Subsec. (b)(8). added par. (8).
Pub. L. 116–2592020—Subsec. (b)(4) to (7). added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (6) as (5) to (7), respectively.