Sec. 212. DEFINITIONS
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## SEC. 212 DEFINITIONS **[**[33 U.S.C. 3002](/us/usc/t33/s3002)**]** ###
(a)Applicability of Definitions in Title 10, United States Code Except as provided in subsection (b), the definitions provided in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, apply to the provisions of this title. ###
(b)Additional Definitions In this title: ####
(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)Officer candidate .—The 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 section 221(a)(2)(A). ####
(5)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). ####
(6)Secretary The term “**Secretary**” means the Secretary of Commerce. ####
(7)Administration The term “**Administration**” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. ####
(8)Under secretary The term “**Under Secretary**” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
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