Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5N-1.119 - Credit for Relevant Military Training and Education

(1) To receive credit for relevant military training or education that is substantially similar to the training or education required for licensure, applicants shall submit a DD Form 214 at time of application. Other official documents showing military training, education, or experience will also be considered, including, joint services transcripts, training certificates, job evaluation reports, or commanding officer letters describing particular training or experience and number of hours dedicated to its performance.

(2) With regard to military experience, substantially similar means "equivalent experience" as defined in subsection 5N-1.100(3), F.A.C., except it need not be substantially identical.

(3) Prior to denial of a license, each applicant will be provided with written notification identifying overlaps and gaps between the requirements for licensure and the military training or education received and completed by the veteran, and programs that offer training and education to assist with overcoming any deficiencies.

(4) An applicant for a Class "DI" or Class "D" license meets the substantially similar requirement for having served not less than one year on active duty as a military policeman, security police officer, or in other military law enforcement duty.

(5) An applicant for a Class "C" license meets the substantially similar requirement for having served not less than 2 years on active duty as a military police investigator, security police investigator, or command investigator. Those discharged with less than 2 years of service will receive equivalent partial credit. Applicants receiving credit for relevant military training toward a Class "C" license must also pass an examination administered by the department as required by Section 493.6203(5), F.S.

(6) An applicant for a Class "MB" license meets the substantially similar requirement for having served in the military in any capacity for not less than 2 years at pay grade E4 or above. Those discharged with less than 2 years of service will receive equivalent partial credit.

(7) An applicant for a Class "MA" license meets the substantially similar requirement for having served in the military for not less than 2 years at pay grade E4 or above, provided that 2 years were in the capacity of military police investigator, security police investigator, or command investigator. Applicants receiving credit for relevant military training toward a Class "MA" license must also pass an examination administered by the department as required by Section 493.6203(5), F.S.

(8) An applicant for a Class "M" license meets the substantially similar requirement for having served in the military for not less than 4 years at pay grade E4 or above, provided that 2 of those years were in the capacity of military police investigator, security police investigator, or command investigator. Applicants receiving credit for relevant military training toward a Class "M" license must also pass an examination administered by the department as required by Section 493.6203(5), F.S.

(9) An applicant for a Class "G" license meets the substantially similar requirement if he or she was discharged within the last 12 months from serving as a military police officer, and completed:

(a) Army Military Police Course (MOS - 31B or 31O);

(b) USMC Military Police Course (MOS - 5811, 5803, 5800);

(c) Air Force Security Specialist Course (MOS - 3P with anything following);

(d) Navy Master-at-Arms (MOS - MA with anything following), or

(e) Army Resettlement or Corrections Specialist Course (MOS - 31E).

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5N-1.119

Rulemaking Authority 493.6103 FS. Law Implemented 493.61035, 493.6203(5) FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 43, Number 080, April 25, 2017 effective 5/10/2017.

New 5-10-17.