MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND
READINESS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
______________________________________________________________________
SKILLBRIDGE PROVIDER
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
and
__________________________________________, hereinafter referred to collectively as the
“Parties”.
1. BACKGROUND: The DoD SkillBridge Program (sometimes referred to by the
Military Departments as the Career Skill Program (CSP)), is a program that encourages
Service members to capitalize on training and development opportunities throughout
their military career so that they may grow and develop as professionals fully capable of
serving the Nation – both during their time in uniform and after their term of military
service, as civilians. SkillBridge programs hosted by public and private organizations
are vetted and, if appropriate, approved by the Office of the USD(P&R). In order for a
program to receive initial approval by the Office of the USD(P&R), the hosting
organization must enter into an MOU with the Office of the USD(P&R) acknowledging
certain rules and requirements in operating the program. Additional, more detaile
d
M
emoranda of Understanding or Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with each Military
Department participating in the program may also be required in order to meet
command, installation and Service-specific requirements.
2. AUTHORITIES:
2.1. DoDI 1322.29 “Job Training, Employment Skills Training,
Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-AI) for Eligible Service
Members,” 24 January 2014
2.2. DoDI 1344.07 “Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations”, 30
March 2006
2.3. DoDI 1000.15 “Procedures and Support for Non-Federal Entities
Authorized to Operate on DoD Installations”, 24 October 2008
3. PURPOSE: This MOU establishes parameters for the participation of transitioning
Service members in __________________________________________’s propose
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SkillBridge Program (the Program). Service members who are within 180 days of
separating from service and who have completed at least 180 days of service are eligible
for consideration. Specifics of the program, to include the type and duration of the
training, apprenticeship, or internship provided through the program, will be established
in Department-specific MOU/MOAs or Office of the USD(P&R) authoritative public
interface.
4. U
NDERSTANDINGS OF THE PARTIES:
4.1.
The Office of the USD(P&R) will:
4.1.1. E
nsure that each Military Department participating in the program appoints
a representative at each installation hosting activities of
__________________________________________’s SkillBridge program
to maintain continuing liaison with the designated representatives of
__________________________________________.
4.1.2. E
nsure that participating Military Departments provide installation access
to Service members participating in
__________________________________________’s SkillBridge program
on installations under the Department’s authority in accordance with base
access requirements.
4.1.3. I
nform relevant Service member populations about the availability of
__________________________________________’s program and refer
interested candidates to appropriate resource material for more information
on
__________________________________________’s program.
4.1.4. Ensure that participating Military Departments pre-screen applicants to
ensure they meet minimum requirements to participate and have received
approval to participate from the first field grade commander, O-4 and
above, in the Service member’s chain of command, who is authorized to
impose non-judicial punishment under 10 U.S.C. 815, Article 15, also
known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
4.1.5. A
uthorize designated SkillBridge training locations as places of duty for
participating Service members, with the understanding that a member’s
participation in the program may be terminated at any time, based on
mission requirements, the member’s conduct, and/or other Service needs.
4.2.
The Service member shall adhere to the rules, regulations, procedures, and
policies of __________________________________________________
while on __________________________________________________’s
premises including, but not limited to, rules stated in the Service member
Statement and Acknowledgement, if applicable. This includes the DoD
requiring individual non-disclosure agreements from the Service member.
4.3. __________________________________________
will:
4.4. Provide no remuneration to Service members for services performed while
participating in the program, further, ensure program participants comply
with other restrictions on acceptance of compensation and gifts, bars on
representation of
__________________________________________________
before Federal
employees, and other ethics rules applicable to Service members as expressed
in the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. § 201209), the
Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R.
2635), and the Joint Ethics Regulation (DoD 5500.07-R).
4.4.1. Appoi
nt a representative to maintain continuing liaison with USD (P&R),
designated Military Department, and installation representatives.
4.4.2. As
sume overall responsibility for the execution of its SkillBridge program,
both on and off participating Military installations.
4.4.3. Sc
reen and select participants for
__________________________________________’s SkillBridge
program from among those candidates approved for participation by
Military Department authorities.
4.4.4. Ma
intain regular communication with Service members who are
SkillBridge program participants and their host employers. Notify the
appropriate Military Department, installation liaison, or command
approving authority immediately upon learning of any attendance issues,
disciplinary concerns, or injuries relating to a Service member who is a
SkillBridge participant.
4.4.5. Conduct a program feedback survey with Service member SkillBridge
program participants and work with designated Military Department
installation representatives to address any program concerns and, if
necessary, to provide final outcomes to USD(P&R).
4.4.6. At
a minimum, provide 90-, and 180-day post-program employment
updates to USD(P&R) and the Military Department liaison when identified
by the Military Department.
4.4.7. _______________
___________________________ shall not suggest
official DoD or Military Department sanction or endorsement of its
products or services because of participation in the SkillBridge program or
otherwise.
5. In
form the Installation Public Affairs Office (PAO) when any media coverage is
expected relating to the __________________________________________’s
SkillBridge program. All materials intended for use in connection with such coverage
must be provided to the PAO.
6. PERSONNEL: Each party is responsible for all costs of its personnel including pay and
benefits, support, and travel. Each party is responsible for the supervision and
management of its own personnel.
7. GENERAL PROVI
SIONS:
7.1. POINTS O
F CONTACT: The following points of contact (POCs) will be
used by the Parties to communicate the implementation of this MOU. Each
party may change its POC upon reasonable notice to the other party.
7.1.1. For the Off
ice of the USD(P&R):
Boris Kun
boris.kun.civ@mail.mil
4000 Defense Pentagon, Rm 1E525
Washington D.C. 20301-4000
7.1.2. For _________________________________________________________
7.2.
CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence except for initial transmission of this
agreement to be sent and notices to be given pursuant to this MOU will be addressed
to (do NOT
email or mail this form to contact noted here):
7.2.1. For the Off
ice of the USD(P&R):
Boris Kun
4000 Defense Pentagon, Rm 1E525,
Washington D.C. 20301-4000
7.2.2. For ________________________________________
__________:
Email: __________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
7.3. REVIEW AND MODI
FICATION OF MOU: This MOU will be in its
entirety triennially and updates will be initiated, as required. This MOU may
only be modified by the written consent of the Parties, duly signed by their
authorized representatives.
7.4. FUNDS AND MANPOWER
: This MOU does not document nor provide
for
the exchange of funds or manpower, other than participating Service
members, between the two parties nor does it make any commitment of funds or
resources.
Email:
DO NOT MAIL OR EMAIL THIS
Mailing address:
FORM TO THE NOTED POC
7.5. D
ISPUTES: Any disputes relating to this MOU will, subject to any
applicable law, Executive Order, Directive, or Instruction, be resolved by
consultation between the Parties in accordance with DoDI 4000.19 “Support
Agreements”.
7.6. NONENDORSEMENT: In accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation,
DoD is prohibited from endorsing or implying that it will endorse any
nonfederal entity, event, product, service or enterprise. The Parties
recognize
that this agreement does not constitute DoD endorsement of
________________________________ or
any of its products or services.
7.7. TRANSFERABILITY: This MOU is not transferable except with the
written consent of the Parties.
7.8.
7.9.
TERMINATION OF UNDERSTANDING: This MOU may be terminated
by any Party with 90 days written
notice to the other Party. The DoD may
terminate this MOU without written notice if DoD determines, in its sole
discretion, that it is no longer able to meet the terms of this MOU based on
military operational requirements or national emergency. The DoD may
terminate this MOU without written notice if DoD determines, in its sole
discretion, that the SkillBridge provider, or any of its partners or subsidiaries
operating under this agreement, fail to comply with the terms of this MOU.
SERVICE MEMBER RELEASE FROM SKILLBRIDGE
OPPORTUNITY:
Either the DoD or _______________________________ may release a Service
member from the Program if, in the opinion of either party, the Service member
is not actively and satisfactorily participating with the provided training. The
DoD may release a Service member from placement with
_______________________________ if it determines that the Service member
is not being utilized by _______________________________ consistent with
the goals of the Program. Prior to releasing the Service member, DoD and
_______________________________ shall confer and try to resolve the
issue(s), short of release of Service member from the Program. However, for
the avoidance of doubt, each party retains ultimate right to end the Program after
consultation with the other party.
7.10. CONS
ENT TO IDENTIFICATION: Neither party shall use the other
party’s name outside their organization without the other party’s express
written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
7.11. ENTI
RE UNDERSTANDING: It is expressly understood and agreed that
this MOU embodies the entire understanding between the Parties.
7.12.
7.13.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This MOU takes effect beginning on the day after the
last Party signs.
EXPIRATION DATE: This MOU expires on _______ (date to be
determined by agreement between DoD and organization’s
representative).
AGREED:
For _____________________________________
Name:
sign date
For the SkillBridge Program Office
sign date
SEND THIS FORM VIA SYSTEM OR TO
dodskillbridgeassistancecenter@livehelpnow.net
DO NOT EMAIL OR MAIL TO THE POC