Florida Administrative Code › 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › 5N - Division of Licensing › Chapter 5N-1 - PRIVATE INVESTIGATIVE, SECURITY AND REPOSSESSION ACTIVITIES, SCHOOLS › Section 5N-1.119 - Credit for Relevant Military Training and Education

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(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).