Describe 4E051 (Journeyman).

• A. Awarded upon rank of SSgt or higher
• B. Awarded after completion of all CDCs
• C. Awarded after at least 12 months of OTJ training, completion of all CDCs, 5-skill level in STS, recommended by supervisor, after cert must complete tasks unsupervised.
• D. Awarded after 6 months of training with supervisor approval

Answer: (C)

For 4E051 Journeyman, the level is earned through a combination of time on the job, formal training, proven competency, and supervisory validation. You need at least 12 months of on-the-job training to show you’ve accumulated sustained, hands-on experience in the Public Health role. In addition, completing all Career Development Courses ensures you’ve gained the necessary knowledge and procedures that underpin daily duties. Achieving the 5-skill level in the Specialty Training Standards confirms you’ve reached a journeyman’s competency across the required tasks and responsibilities. A supervisor must recommend you for this level, signaling confidence in your ability to perform duties at a higher responsibility level. Finally, after certification you must demonstrate you can complete tasks without supervision, proving you can operate independently and support the mission.

This combination isn’t about rank, and it isn’t satisfied by a single element. Simply attaining a higher rank doesn’t by itself grant the journeyman level. Completing CDCs alone isn’t enough without the required time on the job and the ability to perform tasks unsupervised. And six months of training falls short of the standard, which calls for at least a year of OJT plus the other prerequisites.