(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.
