I know there is a requirement for 144 hours of formal training for each 2,000 hours of apprenticeship but I have not had any formal training in my occupational specialty. Is there a way to get a waiver for the formal training or can I get some other kind of training?

The requirement for 144 hours of formal training cannot be waived because employers will not hire you without the training. When military schools are not available, you can use formal related civilian training such as vocational schools, college classes, trade schools, and correspondence courses. Contact the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program office before beginning any training [...]

I was in an apprenticeship program before I enlisted in the military. Can I get credit for that in my United Services Military Apprenticeship Program apprenticeship?

Yes, as long as you were in a trade related to your current occupational specialty and you have appropriate documentation from your previous apprenticeship, the USMAP administrator will grant allowable credit for what you [...]

How much of my off-duty time does this program require?

One of the benefits of this program is that you track your normal work hours. There is no requirement for any off-duty [...]

What if I need to log more than eight Hours?

If you work over eight hours in a day, your immediate supervisor must make a comment in your weekly logs. The USMAP website will not allow any hours over 12 to be entered into your account without an override for that semi-annual reporting period. If your situation requires greater than 12 hours a day, your supervisor must provide a request to USMAP for override with justification and their [...]

I have completed my trade hours before the next report is due, what do I do now?

If you have completed all hours in all skill areas, you may forward your semi-annual report to the USMAP office prior to the next scheduled report date. Log out, and log back in to update your records. Then, print and sign your final report, obtain the required command signature and submit to our office. Once reviewed and processed, (zero hours remaining and instruction complete) you will receive [...]