Education and Vocational Skills (Policy Statement)

Education and vocational skills are not ordinarily relevant in determining whether a departure is warranted, but the extent to which a defendant may Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 471 §5H1.3 have misused special training or education to facilitate criminal activity is an express guideline factor. See §3B1.3 (Abuse of Position of Trust or Use of Special Skill). Education and vocational skills may be relevant in determining the conditions of probation or supervised release for rehabilitative purposes, for public protec- tion by restricting activities that allow for the utilization of a certain skill, or in determining the appropriate type of community service. Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 386); November 1, 2004 (amendment 674).