eSponsorship Application & Training

If you are a service member interested in becoming a sponsor, the updated, interactive eSponsorship Application & Training, or eSAT, course gives you all the resources you need to help other service members have a successful move.

This course supports the mind area of your MilLife.

The training will walk you through your sponsorship duties and help you find the resources and information your newcomer may need. Among its features are:

• Easy access — Access the eSAT course 24/7 through MilLife Learning. Use an existing account or register for a new account. If you’re new to MilLife Learning, check out this quick reference guide to help you set up an account and launch your course.
• Details about your role as a sponsor — Learn all about your new responsibilities and find what you need for effective sponsorship.
• The most current tools and resources — Master the most up-to-date information and resources, so you can be confident in what you’re passing along.
• Customizable resources — Access and download a sponsor checklist, a newcomer needs assessment and customizable email templates.
• A certificate of completion — Once you’ve finished the eSAT course, you can download and print your completion certificate. MilLife Learning even stores your completed course information so you can keep track of all your trainings.

As a sponsor, you’re a direct representative of your unit and installation. The updated eSAT course lets you approach those duties with confidence, knowing you have the latest information and resources. Check out other ways you can help others get mission ready for their move through Military OneSource.

The eSAT is now more comprehensive and uses real-life situations to test your knowledge as you gear up for sponsorship.

• Course content is more dynamic and effective.
• Course content has been streamlined to four “mission” challenges.
• Additional quiz questions offer increased chances to successfully complete your missions.
• Course material in the Overview: eSAT Tools section aligns with revised tool functionality.
• Transcription and narration functions have been enhanced for improved course experience and learning.
• Resource folders now have additional resources and links.
• Course format can be tailored to new or experienced sponsors.
• Experienced sponsors can demonstrate their knowledge with a pretest score of 85% or higher and earn their certificate.
• New sponsors can skip the pretest and go directly to the course.
• The course can now be completed in approximately 40 minutes.
• Tools and Resources feature helpful, service-specific sponsorship resources.

The eSAT supplements training requirements your service may have for sponsorship. Remember to check with your service for specific sponsorship requirements and guidelines.

The following steps explain the process of navigating the course in Blackboard Ultra, completing a course evaluation, and accessing the course tools and resources.

The following steps explain the process of downloading the course completion certificate.

The following resources are tools and examples of correspondence you might use during the sponsorship process.

• Getting Started Quick Reference Guide
• eSponsorship Application & Training brochure
• Sponsor Email — Initial Welcome Message Sample A
• Sponsor Email — Initial Welcome Message Sample B
• Newcomer Needs Assessment
• Newcomer Needs Checklist
• Single Service Member Moving
• Service Member/Dual Military Members/DOW Civilian Moving With Family
• Service Member Moving With Family Member With Special Needs
• Single Civilian Moving