Requirements

In addition to completing a formal, structured training program or documented trade-related on-the-job-training (OJT), there are several other requirements for completing the United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).

General Requirements

Active duty

Active Duty Enlisted

You must be an active duty enlisted Servicemember, including members of Reserve, Guard, or Air National Guard performing in the capacity of your Uniformed Service duties

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12 Months Remaining

You must have a minimum of 12 months remaining on active duty.

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Work in Trade Full Time

You must be assigned and working full time under supervision in your requested trade (not a collateral or extra duty)

Report hours

Report Hours Worked in Trade

Adhere to standards

Adhere to USMAP/DOL Standards

 

Reporting Requirements

You will be required to document the OJT hours worked for your trade. Enter hours worked for each skill area from the Work Process Schedule (WPS) for the week. Hours must be logged in full or half-hour increments.

How to Report

How to Report

Print a Work Experience Hourly Record Form to help keep track of your hours. As you work the skill areas, use the form to document hours as they happen. At the end of the work day, transfer the hours from the form to the online weekly log.

Types of Hours

Types of Hours You Can Log

You may only log hours pertaining to your trade listed on your Work Process Schedule (WPS). Tasks such as military duties, training not outlined in the WPS, eating, sleeping, standing watch, command PT, or appointments cannot be reported in your work logs.

Time-Based Apprenticeships

Time-Based Reports

Monthly Logs

Servicemembers submit their monthly report online to their supervisor for approval.

Final Report

Servicemembers submit their final report online to their command for approval.

Competency-Based Apprenticeships

Competency-Based Reports

Competency Evaluation

Servicemembers submit their competency job function evaluation online to their supervisor for approval.

Final Report

Servicemembers submit their final report online to their command for approval.

General Rules

General Rules
  • You may register for only one trade or occupation at a time. When you complete one trade you may register for another, if eligible. 
  • Your apprenticeship will be automatically cancelled if you do not make submissions for an 18 month period.
  • Enrollees must agree to the terms of the apprenticeship.
  • You must be enrolled in a trade to be able to log in and record hours or competencies for your apprenticeship.

Enroll in an Apprenticeship

There are two ways to enroll in USMAP, online or by paper application. Before you enroll, make sure you use the Program Guide A MAP to Success to ensure you qualify for the chosen trade.

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Enroll Online

Follow the instructions to complete the online application. This is the preferred and most efficient method.

Enroll Online
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Submit a Paper Application

Mail Your paper Application to:
Director USMAP NETC USMAP
640 Roberts Avenue Building 502
Pensacola, Florida 32511-5155

Download Paper Application

Receiving Your Certificate

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Once all apprenticeship requirements are complete and your final report is approved and processed, your Department of Labor Certificate of Completion and Journeyworker Card will be available online.

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Updated: August 30, 2023