1. Verification of Military Experience and Training Element 3 Pg. 119
VMET (DD-2586)
Verification of Military Experience and Training
Element 3
Pg. 119

2. The VMET
Lists military job experience and training in civilian terms
Civilian equivalent job titles (ONET)
Recommends college credit information (ACE)
Identify possible certification/waiver of apprenticeship requirements
Lists any language proficiencies
Contains detailed descriptions of civilian equivalent job skills and training that you acquired while in the military
Gathers all reported demographic, training, and experience records in one place

3. Why is this important to TSMs?
VMET is used in discussing civilian occupations related to your military occupation
Can assist in preparing a resume, and translating military terminology and training into civilian terms
Can assist in identifying strengths when searching for employment
Must bring to TGPS
Take it to TGPS!
Download 120 days out.

4. Accessing your VMET DOD Common Access Card (CAC) DS logon credentials

5. When is VMET updated?
VMET documents are updated quarterly in January, April, July, and October every year for the previous fiscal quarter.
All USN individuals should review and discuss report errors with their Personnel Office and/or Command Career Counselor before separation

6. you use your VMET along with evaluation reports, training certificates, awards, transcripts, and similar documents to assemble a complete account of how you qualify for civilian occupations, certificates, licenses, or programs of study

7. VMET Summary
Gathers all reported demographic, training, and experience records in one place
Describes your Service occupations in civilian terms
Recommended college credit information
Identify possible certification/waiver of apprenticeship requirements
you use your VMET along with evaluation reports, training certificates, awards, transcripts, and similar documents to assemble a complete account of how you qualify for civilian occupations, certificates, licenses, or programs of study

8. Review What is the name of the VMET form?
Name two ways a Service Members can access their VMET?
What website can a TSM go to access VMET?
How often is VMET updated?
2586
DOD Common Access Card (CAC)
DS log on credentials
Current DFAS “myPay” PIN
DMDC
Quarterly

9. Resources Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) 1-800-727-3677
Personnel Office
Fleet and Family Support Center
VMET Frequently Asked Questions page

10. ANY QUESTIONS