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 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
12 Months Remaining
You must have a minimum of 12 months remaining on active duty.
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 Worked in Trade
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
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 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 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 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
- 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.
Enroll Online
Follow the instructions to complete the online application. This is the preferred and most efficient method.
Enroll OnlineSubmit a Paper Application
Mail Your paper Application to:
Director USMAP NETC USMAP
640 Roberts Avenue Building 502
Pensacola, Florida 32511-5155
Receiving Your Certificate
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.