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PURPOSE. In accordance with the authority in section 1143(e) of Title 10, United States Code (Reference (a)), DoD Directive (DoDD) 5124.02 (Reference (b)), DoDD 1332.35 (Reference (c)), and Directive-type Memorandum 12-007 (Reference (d)), this instruction establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for Service members (including active duty and Reserve Components) who may participate in job training and employment skills training, including apprenticeships and internships.

APPLICABILITY. This instruction applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this instruction as the "DoD Components").