Defense Civilian Training Corps Explained

The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) is a program of the United States Department of Defense to recruit and train university students for careers as civil servants in the department. Training occurs via campus-based instruction at participating universities.[1] [2]

The program, which has been compared to a civilian version of the Reserve Officer Training Corps, was authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and began operation in 2023.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Thornton . Karen DaPonte . Introducing the Defense Civilian Training Corps . October 14, 2024 . . June 9, 2023.
  2. News: Thompson . Kara . Defense Civilian Training Corps Pilot Program Finishes First Year . October 14, 2024 . National Defense Magazine . August 14, 2024.
  3. Web site: Acquisition Program Is Talent Pipeline to Prepare Students for DOD Civilian Careers . defense.gov . . October 14, 2023.
  4. News: Wichner . David . U of A to host new Pentagon acquisition training program in Tucson . October 14, 2024 . . July 24, 2024.

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