Who is considered an apprentice?

Who is considered an apprentice?

• A. Airmen who are awarded the 3-skill level
• B. Airmen who have completed basic training
• C. Airmen at the 5-skill level
• D. Airmen who are assigned to a training unit

Answer: (A)

In Air Force enlisted progression, an apprentice is the first formal level of proficiency in a career field, shown by earning the 3-skill level after completing the technical training for your AFSC. Basic training alone doesn’t grant apprentice status; you must complete tech school and be awarded the 3-level. A 5-skill level means journeyman, which is more advanced, and simply being assigned to a training unit isn’t enough to become an apprentice. So, the airmen who are awarded the 3-skill level are considered apprentices.

In Air Force enlisted progression, an apprentice is the first formal level of proficiency in a career field, shown by earning the 3-skill level after completing the technical training for your AFSC. Basic training alone doesn’t grant apprentice status; you must complete tech school and be awarded the 3-level. A 5-skill level means journeyman, which is more advanced, and simply being assigned to a training unit isn’t enough to become an apprentice. So, the airmen who are awarded the 3-skill level are considered apprentices.