§ 1745. Additional education and training programs available to acquisition personnel
(a)
Tuition Reimbursement and Training.—
(1)
The Secretary of Defense shall provide for tuition reimbursement and training (including a full-time course of study leading to a degree) for acquisition personnel in the Department of Defense.
(2)
For civilian personnel, the reimbursement and training shall be provided under section
4107
(b) of title
5 for the purposes described in that section. For purposes of such section
4107
(b), there is deemed to be, until September 30, 2010, a shortage of qualified personnel to serve in acquisition positions in the Department of Defense.
(b)
Repayment of Student Loans.—
The Secretary of Defense may repay all or part of a student loan under section
5379 of title
5 for an employee of the Department of Defense appointed to an acquisition position.