1723 by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c) and 
inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: 
‘‘(b) CAREER PATH REQUIREMENTS.—For each ca-
reer path, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, 
and Logistics shall establish requirements for the comple-
tion of course work and related on-the-job training and 
demonstration of qualifications in the critical acquisition- 
related duties and tasks of the career path. The Secretary 
of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary, shall 
also— 
‘‘(1) encourage individuals in the acquisition 
workforce to maintain the currency of their acquisi-
tion knowledge and generally enhance their knowl-
edge of related acquisition management disciplines 
through academic programs and other self-develop-
mental activities; and 
‘‘(2) develop key work experiences, including 
the creation of a program sponsored by the Depart-
ment of Defense that facilitates the periodic inter-
action between individuals in the acquisition work-
force and the end user in such end user’s environ-
ment to enhance the knowledge base of such work-
force, for individuals in the acquisition workforce so 
that the individuals may gain in-depth knowledge
and experience in the acquisition process and become 
seasoned, well-qualified members of the acquisition 
workforce.’’. 
SEC. 205. RECERTIFICATION AND TRAINING REQUIRE-
MENTS. 
(a) CONTINUING EDUCATION.—Section 1723 of title 
10, United States Code, as amended by section 204, is 
further amended by amending subsection (a) to read as 
follows: 
‘‘(a) QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.—(1) The Sec-
retary of Defense shall establish education, training and 
experience requirements for each acquisition position, 
based on the level of complexity of duties carried out in 
the position. In establishing such requirements, the Sec-
retary shall ensure the availability and sufficiency of train-
ing in all areas of acquisition, including additional training 
courses with an emphasis on services contracting, market 
research strategies (including assessments of local con-
tracting capabilities), long-term sustainment strategies, 
information technology, and rapid acquisition. 
‘‘(2) In establishing such requirements for positions 
other than critical acquisition positions designated pursu-
ant to section 1733 of this title, the Secretary may state 
the requirements by categories of positions.
‘‘(3) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, 
and Logistics, shall establish requirements for continuing 
education and periodic renewal of an individual’s certifi-
cation. Any requirement for a certification renewal shall 
not require a renewal more often than once every five 
years.’’. 
(b) STANDARDS FOR TRAINING.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter IV of Chapter 
87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘§ 1748. Guidance and standards for acquisition 
workforce training 
‘‘(a) FULFILLMENT STANDARDS.—The Secretary of 
Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, shall develop 
fulfillment standards, and implement and maintain a pro-
gram, for purposes of the training requirements of sec-
tions 1723, 1724, and 1735 of this title. Such fulfillment 
standards shall consist of criteria for determining whether 
an individual has demonstrated competence in the areas 
that would be taught in the training courses required 
under those sections. If an individual meets the appro-
priate fulfillment standard, the applicable training re-
quirement is fulfilled.