DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1560.10D
N127
23 Nov 2015
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1560.10D
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED SERVICES MILITARY
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Encl: (1) General Information
(2) Registration, Cancellation, and Suspension
(3) Program Requirements
1. Purpose. To issue guidance and procedures for the
administration and management of the United Services Military
Apprenticeship Program (USMAP). This instruction is being
reissued with a new date, updated version and signature
authority to meet Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO) age
requirement for Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)
instructions. This instruction is a complete revision and
should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 1560.10C.
3. Background. The USMAP enables participating personnel in
the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy to earn
certification as journey workers per standards of the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL) in specific occupational fields.
Certification of completion of apprenticeship can be earned
through documented work experience and related instruction.
USMAP supports the professional development of military
personnel, reinforces the occupational skills of those active
duty personnel registered in the program, and encourages the
reenlistment of registered personnel in order to complete the
apprenticeship. Note: The term "apprentice" as used in
civilian programs and the USMAP is not the same as the term
“apprentice” associated with the Navy pay grade E-2.
4. Discussion
a. The USMAP is managed by the Naval Education and Training
Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC),
