(a) There is an Under Secretary of the Navy, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The Under Secretary shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary of the Navy may prescribe.
Structure US Code
Subtitle C— Navy and Marine Corps
CHAPTER 803— DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
§ 8012. Department of the Navy: seal
§ 8013a. Secretary of the Navy: powers with respect to Coast Guard
§ 8014. Office of the Secretary of the Navy
§ 8015. Under Secretary of the Navy
§ 8016. Assistant Secretaries of the Navy
§ 8017. Secretary of the Navy: successors to duties
§ 8018. Administrative Assistant
§ 8020. Naval Inspector General: detail; duties
§ 8022. Office of Naval Research: duties
§ 8023. Office of Naval Research: appropriations; time limit
§ 8024. Naval Research Advisory Committee