WASHINGTON 1 1 MAR 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: Army Directive 2015-12 (Implementation Guidance for Credentialing Program and Career Skills Program)

based on two distinct evaluations made by the medical management and mission command teams. The medical management evaluation must conclude that the Soldier is medically, emotionally and physically ready to participate in a career and education ready activity or activities while continuing medical treatment. The mission command evaluation must conclude that the Soldier demonstrates the initiative and self-discipline required to participate in such an activity or activities. experience in related occupations approved by the Secretaries of the Military Services, that is undertaken to facilitate transition into private sector jobs and careers. CSPs provide the networking and connecting functions that are essential to successful employment and rewarding careers. They include: instruction under the supervision of a trade official. These programs are jointly sponsored by employer and union groups, individual employers or employer associations. skills, OJT and related instruction. the practical application of skills learned and leads to employment in a specific career or technical trade. Internships may be completed in Federal, State or local government or in the private sector. about the job by observing the day-to-day activities of someone in the current workforce.

OJT, which is employee training and tasks learned at a place of work while performing the actual job. OJT occurs in the particular working situation that an employee can expect to work in daily. standards and earning official recognition in the form of certificates, licensure and other official verification of competency accepted by civilian industry or Federal, State or local authorities. Examples include Six Sigma Black Belt from the American Society for Army Directive 2015-12 Enclosure 9 Quality; Certified Executive Chef from the American Culinary Federation, Inc .; Advanced Engine Performance Specialist from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; and electrician license from the State of Utah. materials, classroom instruction, hands-on training, materials and manuals; processing, tests, test site and related fees; and membership and recertification fees. Medical Evaluation Board phase of the IDES timeline. Title X active service. Army Directive 2015-12 2 Enclosure 9