The Transition Assistance Program (TAP), presented by the Eglin Military & Family Readiness Center, provides the necessary information, tools, and training to ensure military service members are prepared for their transition to civilian life.
The initial counseling and pre-separation counseling must be completed at least 365 days or more from the date of separation or retirement.
- Begin the transition process by completing an initial counseling session. Please bring the following:
- Initial Self-Assessment (found on the download section)
- CCAF transcript (if applicable)
- Updated Verification of Military Training & Experience (VMET) document located on milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil
- Top portion of the Individual Transition Plan (downloadable below)
- During the initial counseling session, members will be registered for a pre-separation briefing, three-day TAP GPS and any additional workshops. To be compliant, both the initial counseling and pre-separation briefings must be completed 365 days or more from your date of separation or retirement.
- During the TAP GPS briefing, some of the topics that will be discussed are VA benefits, how to translate military skills and training to civilian skills and terminology, TRICARE, current techniques for developing a résumé and conducting an effective job search.
- There are four optional two-day tracks available for individuals who would like more information on career preparedness for Department of Labor (DOL) employment, vocational training (DOL vocational track), owning a business (entrepreneur track/”Boots to Business”) or furthering your education (“MY Education” track).
- In order to be compliant with TAP requirements, members will have to complete CAPSTONE prior to discharge. CAPSTONEs can be accomplished by walk-ins during business hours. During the CAPSTONE appointment, a transition counselor will ensure that all of the required TAP appointments, briefings and workshops have been accomplished. Command signature is required to complete this phase.
For additional information and registration for TAP classes, contact the Eglin Military & Family Readiness Center at 850.882.9060.
Pre-Separation Briefing
The pre-separation briefing provides a complete rundown of your transition and veteran benefits, including education assistance, using your Post 911-GI Bill, employment help and medical benefits. You’ll also be given information about financial planning, VA home loans, mental health support and creating a transition plan. Initial counseling is a prerequisite.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) 3-Day Workshop
3-day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshop for separatees & retirees that includes building resiliency by managing your own transition (MyTransition), a Military Occupational Code Crosswalk to help define and translate military skills, and the financial plan for transition module, which fulfills the mandated financial literacy requirement. Pre-separation briefing is a prerequisite.
DOL Employment Track
Covers emerging best practices in career employment, including in-depth training to learn interview skills, build effective resumes, and use emerging technology to network and search for employment. Pre-separation briefing is a prerequisite.
DOL Vocational Track – Career & Credential Exploration
Offers an opportunity to complete a personalized career development assessment of occupational interest and ability and be guided through a variety of career considerations, including labor market projections, education, certifications, apprenticeships, and licensure requirements.
Small Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track – Boots to Business
Provides an introductory understanding of business ownership. Pre-separation briefing is a prerequisite. Offered in-person and virtually.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Retirees
2-day workshop for retiring service members that have an exemption from the DOL TAP Workshop. Topics covered are Veterans Administration, Military Occupational Code Crosswalk, and personal finance. (VA, MOC Crosswalk, Finances)
Pre-separation briefing is the prerequisite.