(a) In calculating an individual’s years of practice in an occupation or a profession, each unit shall give credit to the individual for all relevant experience as a service member.

(b) Each unit shall credit any training and education provided by the military and completed by a service member toward any training or education requirements for licensure if the training or education is determined by the unit to be:

(1) substantially equivalent to the training or education required by the unit; and

(2) not otherwise contrary to any other licensing requirement.