Transition Assistance Program

Transition Assistance Program Legislation (U.S.C. Title 10) states that starting 1 Oct 2019, the NDAA19 Transition Curriculum will consist of four CONGRESSIONALLY mandated components:

1. Initial Counseling – first step in the transition process (must be completed 365 days prior to date of separation – this briefing is a pre-requisite to the Pre-Sep Briefing)
2. Pre-Separation Briefing – prerequisite to three day TAP Workshop (must be completed 365 days prior to date of separation – this briefing is a pre-requisite to the TAP Workshop)
3. TAP Workshop – Three day workshop – this briefing is a pre-requisite to the Capstone appt
4. Capstone – culmination of the transition process (must be completed 12 months – 90 days prior to date of separation)

Please follow steps below to be scheduled for all workshops:

1. Fill out the attached forms below. (If opening in gmail, use DocHub – PDF Sign and Edit)
2. Upon completion, save the form by adding your Last and First Name. Example:

   Received: LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME-SOU-INTAKE-PRI-TAP SELF ASSESSMENT-TIER ASSESSMENT
   Return Saved: PIKE-KEVIN-SOU-INTAKE-PRI-TAP SELF ASSESSMENT-TIER ASSESSMENT

3. Send the completed forms to 2FSS.FSFR.TAPClass@us.af.mil or type in Barksdale Tap in the global.

Upon receipt of your completed forms, a member from our staff will contact you verifying your scheduled dates for the following Transition components:

Self-Assessment
TAP Handbook

Initial Counseling: Individualized Counseling (IC) is a 30-minute appointment between the service member and transition counselor and is the first mandatory component of the transition process. IC should take place NLT 365 days prior to separation/retirement from military service.

Pre-Separation Briefing: The pre-separation briefing is the second mandatory component of the transition assistance program and must also be completed NLT 365 days prior to separation/retirement. This briefing runs from 0800 – 1230 and covers by-law information to include benefits, entitlements and resources for eligible transitioning service members.

The mandatory Transition Assistance Program (TAP) three-day Workshop provides information, tools, and training to ensure service members and their spouses are prepared for the next step in civilian life, whether pursuing additional education, finding employment in the public or private sector, or starting their own business. All transitioning members must complete this requirement prior to the Capstone component. Completed TAP mandates expire four years from the date of Initial Counseling.

Dress Code

Dress Code: Business Casual for the TAP workshop. Please no uniforms, hats/caps, jeans, shorts, cut-offs, jogging suits, sweats, scrubs, uniforms, flip-flops, tennis shoes or halter tops. If not properly dressed, you will not be able to attend the workshop.

 The Capstone is a mandatory component of the Transition Curriculum where Commanders, or Commanders’ designees, and capstone counselors verify that Service members have met Career Readiness Standards (CRS). The purpose of the Capstone event is to evaluate a service member’s preparedness to successfully transition from a military to a civilian career. The capstone appointment must be completed 12 months – 90 days prior to your DOS/DOR. The capstone expires after 12 months from the date of signature. Please bring required CRS/deliverables to your capstone appointment for review. If you do not then your capstone appointment will be rescheduled.

To book or reschedule your capstone appointment, please use the following link.
To review Tier requirements click here.

Two-day tracks are a great way to receive additional information on your selected transition career path. These tracks are optional for members who are in Tiers 1 and 2. Tier 3 members are REQUIRED to complete one of the four tracks to be compliant with TAP mandates. Dress code for all tracks is business casual. Below are the four two-Day Track Workshops offered:

SBA Entrepreneurship Track “Boots to Business” This two-day workshop introduces participants to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. This two-day in-person program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

DOL Employment Two-Day Track. This Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Workshop is a comprehensive two-day curriculum that covers emerging best practices in career development. Participants receive vital skills in the DOL led workshop, including learning interview skills, building effective resumes, and using emerging technology to network and search for employment.

DoD Education Track. This two-day workshop is designed to assist participants in identifying the higher education requirements that support their personal career goals. The workshop is divided into four topic areas: choosing a program of study, selecting an institution of higher education, exploring funding sources, and navigating the admission process. This workshop is beneficial for all service members attending college (entry level – graduate level). Service members will have an opportunity to research and compare institutions of higher education.

To register, call us at 318-456-8400.