§ 2200g. Establishment

For the purposes of preparing selected students for public service in Department of Defense occupations relating to acquisition, science, engineering, or other civilian occupations determined by the Secretary of Defense, and to target critical skill gaps in the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a Defense Civilian Training Corps program, organized into one or more units, at any accredited civilian educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

§ 2200h. Program elements

In establishing the program, the Secretary of Defense shall determine the following:

• (1) A methodology to identify and target critical skills gaps in Department of Defense occupations relating to acquisition, science, engineering, or other civilian occupations determined by the Secretary of Defense.
• (2) A mechanism to track and report the success of the program in eliminating any critical skills gaps identified under paragraph (1).
• (3) Criteria for an accredited civilian educational institution to participate in the program.
• (4) The eligibility of a student to become a member of the program.
• (5) Criteria required for a member of the program to receive financial assistance from the Department of Defense.
• (6) The term of service as an employee of the Department of Defense required for a member of the program to receive such financial assistance.
• (7) Criteria required for a member of the program to be released from a term of service.
• (8) The method by which a successful graduate of the program may gain immediate employment in the Department of Defense.
• (9) Resources required for implementation of the program.

§ 2200i. Model authorities

In making determinations under section 2200h of this title , the Secretary of Defense shall use the authorities under chapters 103 and 111 of this title as guides.

§ 2200j. Definitions

In this chapter:

• (1) The term “program” means the Defense Civilian Training Corps program established under section 2200g.
• (2) The term “member of the program” means a student at an accredited civilian educational institution who is enrolled in the program.