service chief
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
The term “service chief” has the meaning given in section 3101 of this title.
Source
- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 181Armed Forces · Joint Requirements Oversight Council · in this section
The term “service chief” means—
(A) the Chief of Staff of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;
(B) the Chief of Naval Operations, with respect to matters concerning the Navy;
(C) the Commandant of the Marine Corps, with respect to matters concerning the Marine Corps;
(D) the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force; and
(E) the Chief of Space Operations, with respect to matters concerning the Space Force.
Source
- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 3101Armed Forces · Definitions · in this chapter