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
Can assist in identifying strengths when searching for employment
Must take to DOLEW
Take it to TGPS!
Download 120 days out.

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

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
You won't see today's date on your VMET document or the date that VMET was updated - the date you will see is the day after the last fiscal quarter

6. How do I fix errors on VMET?
Confirm the errors are real errors
Confirm the missing/erroneous information is in your electronic military record
For information missing from your electronic military record, talk to your personnel office or CCC
Contact the Transition Helpdesk and report your specific case

7. 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. The Website

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. ANY QUESTIONS