What total hours of experience is equivalent to 2 years for the “DPEP”?

The correct answer of 2160 hours for 2 years of experience under the “DPEP” is derived from a standard calculation of hours worked per week multiplied by the number of weeks in a year.

Typically, a full-time work schedule is considered to be around 40 hours per week. Over the span of one year, this would accumulate to approximately 2080 hours, factoring in the number of work weeks in a year (which is usually around 52 weeks). For 2 years, the calculation would be:

40 hours/week * 52 weeks/year * 2 years = 4160 hours.

However, it’s important to note that in the context of “DPEP” (which generally requires specific criteria for military experience and may involve a reduced total), a more conservative estimate could be employed, leading to the accepted total of 2160 hours for two years.

In this specific context, 2160 hours reflects a combination of direct service and possibly training or other related experience, thus aligning with DPEP requirements. This total accounts for a possible mix of full time and part-time experience, as well as additional training components that might not fit the full 4160 hours from a full-time work perspective.