DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 212. DEFINITIONS. (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.116 STAT. 3083 (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) 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.