U.S. Code > Title 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER 43—NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS (§§ 3001—3076) > SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 3001—3005) > § 3002. Definitions

§ 3002. Definitions

(a) Applicability of definitions in title 10
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the definitions provided in section 101 of title 10 apply to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Additional definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Active duty
The term “active duty” means full-time duty in the active service of a uniformed service.
(2) 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.
(3) Officer
The term “officer” means an officer of the commissioned corps.
(4) 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).
(5) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.
(6) Administration
The term “Administration” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.