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Service members are encouraged to take advantage of additional trainings that suit their career path from the military into ______.
Service members are encouraged to take advantage of additional trainings that suit their career path from the military into ______.
civilian life
Effective 1 Oct 2019, all Service members transitioning from the military must complete a Congressionally Mandated Initial ______ within two years of retiring.
Effective 1 Oct 2019, all Service members transitioning from the military must complete a Congressionally Mandated Initial ______ within two years of retiring.
Self-Assessment
Service members must complete the Initial Self-Assessment not less than ______ days prior to their official retirement or separation date.
Service members must complete the Initial Self-Assessment not less than ______ days prior to their official retirement or separation date.
365
Service members are required to contact a Career Command ______ for guidance during the transition process.
Service members are required to contact a Career Command ______ for guidance during the transition process.
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Completion of the ______ is essential for Service members as part of their transition to civilian life.
Completion of the ______ is essential for Service members as part of their transition to civilian life.
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The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) helps Service members transition from active duty back to ______ life.
The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) helps Service members transition from active duty back to ______ life.
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TAP enables Service members to fulfill the requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of ______.
TAP enables Service members to fulfill the requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of ______.
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Effective 1 Oct 2019, all transitioning Service members must attend Initial Self-Assessment Counseling (IC) no less than ______ days prior to official separation.
Effective 1 Oct 2019, all transitioning Service members must attend Initial Self-Assessment Counseling (IC) no less than ______ days prior to official separation.
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The TAP Workshop comprises ______ days of core mandate curriculum.
The TAP Workshop comprises ______ days of core mandate curriculum.
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In 1990, Congress established a program to assist transitioning Service members due to a mandate reduction in ______.
In 1990, Congress established a program to assist transitioning Service members due to a mandate reduction in ______.
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TAP is overseen by the Office of Secretary ______ (OSD).
TAP is overseen by the Office of Secretary ______ (OSD).
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From the VOW, the Hire Heroes Act makes several components of the program ______ for all eligible service members.
From the VOW, the Hire Heroes Act makes several components of the program ______ for all eligible service members.
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In 2014, TAP adopted the Military Life Cycle (MLC) model, allowing transition assistance to be a ______ through Service members’ careers.
In 2014, TAP adopted the Military Life Cycle (MLC) model, allowing transition assistance to be a ______ through Service members’ careers.
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Study Notes
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
- TAP prepares service members and families for civilian life after active duty.
- It helps meet requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2012.
- It adheres to Career Readiness Standards (CRS) mandated by the Department of Defense Instruction 1332.35.
Program Requirements
- All transitioning service members must attend Initial Self-Assessment Counseling (IC) at least 365 days before separation.
- IC prepares participants for three-day TAP workshops.
- Workshops cover core curriculum and specific career tracks (employment, entrepreneurship, vocational training).
- Online learning (TOL) is available for deployed or isolated service members.
- Military spouses are encouraged to participate in TAP.
TAP History
- Congress created a program in 1990 to aid transitioning service members due to force reductions.
- The Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) initially led this effort.
- The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 1991 established TAP (10 U.S.C, 1142), aiming to lessen hardships during transitions.
- TAP is overseen by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
- TAP collaborates with the Department of Labor, Department of Education, Department of Veterans Affairs, Small Business Administration, Office of Personnel Management, and Military Civilian Transition Office (MCTO).
- In 2011, TAP was redesigned based on VOW Act recommendations to better prepare service members and families for transitions.
- The Hire Heroes Act mandated some components of TAP for those serving 180+ consecutive days of active duty.
- In 2014, TAP adopted the Military Life Cycle (MLC) model for continuous transition assistance throughout a service member's career.
- MLC enables in-depth financial planning methodologies.
- Additional training is available during TAP workshops to help with career transitions.
Mandated Initial Self-Assessment & Pre-Separation Counseling
- All transitioning service members must complete a Congressionally Mandated Initial Self-Assessment (within 2 years of retirement, 18 months of separation, and at least 365 days before separation or retirement).
- Service members must contact a Career Command Counselor (CCC) or Transition Counselor for guidance.
- Counseling aids in understanding Career Readiness Standards and DD Form 2648 completion.
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