COMDINST 1900.1 4.
4.
POLICY.
a.
Commands must offer preseparation counseling at least 90 days before separation to all
members being discharged, retired or otherwise released from active duty ("separating
members").
b.
This counseling ensures all separating members have the opportunity to learn about the
transition services and benefits available to assist them and their spouses in adjusting to
civilian life.
5.
PROCEDURES.
a.
Commands shall ensure separating members receive face-to- face preseparation
counseling and access to applicable publications describing transition services and
benefits. Commands shall use DD Form 2648 (enclosure (1)), Preseparation Counseling
Checklist, signed by both the separating member and the command to document
preseparation counseling. Commanding Officers shall send the signed original DD Form
2648 to the Coast Guard Personnel Command (CGPC) for filing in each members' official
service record and retention as a part of the member's permanent record. The command
shall send the servicing PERSRU a copy which then will submit a PMIS/JUMPS
transaction to record that the member received preseparation counseling.
b.
Preseparation counseling consists of briefings on these transition services and benefits:
(1) Assistance with creatinq and executing a detailed Individual Transition Plan (ITP),
including at least, these elements:
(a) The member's and, if married, the spouse's separate post-Coast Guard
employment, education, training, and/or other objectives.
(b) The transition services the separating member and spouse will need to help them
achieve their objectives and transition benefits for which the member is eligible.
(c) Who delivers the services or benefits; their location, point of contact, and
telephone number.
(d) Service delivery dates.
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