UNITED SERVICES

MILITARY
APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAM
(USMAP)

YMAN
JOURNE
ATE
CERTIFIC

What it is?
Program designed under written
agreement between Department of
the Navy and U.S. Department of
Labor (Bureau of Apprenticeship
and Training)

Whats the Purpose of the

Program?
Develop highly skilled journeymen who
will continue to use their technical skills
and knowledge while fulfilling their
military obligation.
Receive journeyman status in
component civilian occupation as
recognized through Department of
Labor.

Examples of Apprenticeships
Available
Dispatch Operator: MA rating
Cook, Food Service Manager: CS rating
Counselor Recruiters and Navy
Counselors
EMT & Paramedic: HM rating
Fire fighting: DC & ABH

More Examples of Apprenticeships

Internetworking Technician: CTA, CTM,
CTN, CTR, CTT, ET, FT, IT, ST
Retail Store Manager: SH rating
Computer Operator: LS & MA rating
Power Plant Operator: GSM, GSE
Police Officer: MA rating
Engineer Equip. Mechanic: CM

Available Apprenticeship Trades

To get a complete listing go to the USMAP
WEB Site: https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil
Some personnel will have more than one
option, but can only be enrolled in one at a
time.

Enrollment Requirements?

Must have high school diploma or GED

Must have approved apprenticeship trade
Must be on military active duty and complete
while on active duty
Must have formal classroom hours, military
schools will satisfy this requirement examples
A School, C School

How to enroll?
Service members can enroll on their own
by going to website:
https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil
Follow step-by-step procedures.
When entering address information, do
not use periods, commas, hyphens,
slashes, etc.
Remember to SAVE information at the
end.

Once enrolled

The length of on-the-job training will vary from 1

to 4 years depending on the trade
Individuals are required to turn in hours every 6
months on the report form printed from the
USMAP website.
Individuals who never report hours will be
suspended from program. Two suspensions where
service member is at fault will result in being
dropped from the program permanently.

Do I have enough time?

If you are close to your EAOS, you probably dont have

enough time unless you are reenlisting or extending.
Most occupations require 8000 hours, a few less.
Do the math: If you work in your occupation an average of
50 hours per week for 52 weeks, that works out to 2600 hours
per year.
You can only get a limited amount of credit retroactively
1000 hours per each year, but no more than 50% of total.
Hours cannot be carried over and completed in civilian world.
Program cannot be completed in a Reserve status (Reservist
activated for active duty is the exception).

Retroactive credit

For USN: Up to 1,000 hours per year spent

working in rating, but only time spent in
paygrades E-4 and above (paid as E-4, not
frocked). No more than 50% of total hours
required may be granted retroactively.

One of Easiest Professional

Qualifications

Just a matter of logging in hours worked on a daily

basis
Having hours verified by and signed by Leading
Chief or Division Officer
Submitting semi-annual reports
Program is based on 40 hour week. Military may
justify more than 40 hours by including written
explanation on log sheets. Must include explanation
for acceptance of hours in excess of 40 hours.

True Story

A few years ago three Sailors in the Engineman rating left the Navy
at the same time. All three were assigned to the same ship. An EN1
retired after completing a career. An EN2 separated with 10 years
of service. An EN3 separated with 4 years of service. All three
Sailors applied to one of the local shipyards. All three were hired.
So far, so good until a couple of weeks later. The former EN1 and
former EN2 visited their former Career Counselor to see if they
could retroactively complete USMAP. They were not happy about a
new situation with their new employment. The EN3 had completed
USMAP during his enlistment. The Union Contract stated anyone
who had completed a Department Labor Apprenticeship had to be
hired at a higher level of pay and responsibility. The former EN3,
who used to work for the former EN1 and former EN2, was now
assigned as their foreman! For our former EN1 and EN2, it was a
case of too bad, so sad. There is no provision to retroactively
complete USMAP once separated. Their only recourse was to
complete the civilian version of the DOL apprenticeship program,
which was going to take over 5 years. They could have completed it
in 36 months while on active duty.

Points of Contact
E-mail
NETPDTC.USMAP@navy.mil
Phone
(850) 452-1001 (DSN 922-1001) ext. 2096, 2222, or 2097
Fax
(850) 452-1419 (DSN 922-1419)
Mail
COMMANDING OFFICER
NETPDTC USMAP
6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD
PENSACOLA FL 32509-5251