of title 10, United States Code. Any repayment of a loan under this paragraph may require a minimum service agreement, as determined by the Secretary. (7) Department of defense component defined In this subsection, the term Department of Defense Component means a Department of Defense Component, as set forth in section 111 of title 10, United States Code. (f) Career development (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that participants in the fellows program— (A) receive career development opportunities and support appropriate for the commencement of a career track within the Department leading toward a future position of senior leadership within the Department, including ongoing mentorship support through appropriate personnel from entities within the Department