AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES.

SEC. 1101. AMENDMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES. (a) Career Paths.—Section 9902(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: “(D) Development of attractive career paths.” . (b) Appointment Flexibilities.—Section 9902(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(5) The Secretary shall develop a training program for Department of Defense human resource professionals to implement the requirements of this subsection. “(6) The Secretary shall develop indicators of effectiveness to determine whether appointment flexibilities under this subsection have achieved the objectives set forth in paragraph (1).” . (c) Additional Requirements.—Section 9902(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: “(6) provide mentors to advise individuals on their career paths and opportunities to advance and excel within their fields; “(7) develop appropriate procedures for warnings during performance evaluations for employees who fail to meet performance standards;” . (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.— (1) Technical amendment.—The heading for chapter 99 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “CHAPTER 99—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES” . (2) Conforming amendment.—The table of chapters for part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to chapter 99 and inserting the following: “99. Department of Defense Personnel Authorities” . 9901