Back to Air Force PDG Chapter 12 - Training and Education
Requirements for award of 5-level changed:
2009 PDG
12.7.2. Journeyman.
Airmen must complete mandatory CDCs, if available, applicable core tasks identified in the CFETP, and all
other mandatory requirements identified by the AFCFM. Award of the 5-skill level also requires completion
of a minimum of 15 months in UGT and all mandatory requirements listed in Air Force Enlisted
Classification Directory, CFETP, recommendation and approval by their supervisor and commander
respectively. Individuals in retraining status are subject to the same training requirements and must complete
a minimum of 9 months in UGT.
2011 PDG
12.7.2. Journeyman.
Airmen must complete CDCs, if available, and applicable mandatory core tasks identified in the CFETP.
Award of the 5-skill level also requires completion of 12 months minimum UGT, and mandatory
requirements listed in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD). Airmen must also be
recommended by their supervisor and approved by their commander. Individuals in retraining (training status
code [TSC] “F”) are subject to the same training requirements, but must complete a minimum of 9 months in
UGT.