and of the provisions of law under which such rights and benefits arise. (f) Compensation (1) Basic pay Individuals serving with the Department of Defense as cybersecurity or legal professionals under the pilot program shall be paid basic pay for such service in accordance with a schedule of pay prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of the pilot program. (2) Treatment as basic pay Basic pay payable under the pilot program shall be treated for all purposes as basic pay paid under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. (3) Performance awards Individuals serving with the Department as cybersecurity or legal professionals under the pilot program may be awarded such performance awards for outstanding performance as the Secretary shall prescribe for purposes of the pilot program. The performance awards may include a monetary bonus, time off with pay, or such other awards as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the pilot program. The award of performance awards under the pilot program shall based in accordance with such policies and requirements as the Secretary shall prescribe for purposes of the pilot program. (4) Additional compensation Individuals serving with the Department as cybersecurity or legal professionals under the pilot program may be awarded such additional compensation above basic pay as the Secretary (or the designees of the Secretary) consider appropriate in order to promote the recruitment and retention of highly skilled and productive cybersecurity and legal professionals to and with the Department. (g) Probationary period The following terms of appointment shall be treated as a probationary period under the pilot program: (1) The first term of appointment of an individual to service with the Department of Defense as a cybersecurity or legal professional, regardless of length. (2) The first term of appointment of an individual to a supervisory position in the Department as a cybersecurity or legal professional, regardless of length and regardless of whether or