One-time exception to policy, requests for joint experience credit Published Nov. 2, 2015 By By Cindy Dewey ARPC Public Affairs BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- On Sept. 27, the Office of the Secretary of Defense approved a one-time Exception to Policy to Department of Defense Instruction 1300.19, "Joint Officer Management (JOM) Program" to allow Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels the opportunity to apply for Joint Experience (e-JDA) Credit for experiences older than 12 months since experience completion. This one-time exception is good only for Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels serving in grade as of Sept. 27, 2015, who participated in experiences they believe meet the definition of Joint Matters that were gained after Oct. 1, 2010. For more information about this ETP, what is considered "joint matters" and how to apply for credit, please visit the myPers JOM page. The links are under Related Resources. If you have questions about your specific package please email ARPC's Joint Officer Management at afrc.dpajjom@us.af.mil.