PROGRAMS ON DIRECT COMMISSIONS TO CYBER POSITIONS.

SEC. 509. [10 U.S.C. 503 note] PROGRAMS ON DIRECT COMMISSIONS TO CYBER POSITIONS. (a) Programs Authorized.—Each Secretary of a military department may carry out a program to improve the ability of an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary to recruit cyber professionals. (b) Elements.—Under a program established under this section, an individual who meets educational, physical, and other requirements determined appropriate by the Secretary of the military department concerned may receive an original appointment as a commissioned officer in a cyber specialty. (c) Consultation.—In developing a program for the Army or the Air Force under this section, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Air Force may consult with the Secretary of the Navy with respect to an existing, similar program carried out by the Secretary of the Navy.