2019—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–92 substituted “acquisition positions in the Department of Defense” for “the Acquisition Corps”.

2004—Pub. L. 108–375, § 1084(f)(1), amended directory language of Pub. L. 108–136, § 834(a). See 2003 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 108–375, § 812(b), designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).

2003—Pub. L. 108–136, § 834(a), as amended by Pub. L. 108–375, § 1084(f)(1), amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary of Defense shall require that each military department conduct an intern program for purposes of providing highly qualified and talented individuals an opportunity for accelerated promotions, career broadening assignments, and specified training to prepare them for entry into the Acquisition Corps.”

Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title X, § 1084(f), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2064, provided that the amendment made by section 1084(f)(1) is effective as of Nov. 24, 2003, and as if included in Pub. L. 108–136 as enacted.