COMDTINST 1900.2A
TAP/DTAP when DoL services will be utilized. A
sample memorandum of understanding is provided in
enclosure (11).
(7) Coordinate and/or conduct workshops for the purpose
of providing separatees and retirees preseparation
counseling and employment assistance per enclosure
(2).
(8) Maintain information on, and provide referrals to,
other appropriate agencies, both private and public,
which can assist members with their transition.
(9) Maintain a library of current transition reference
materials and publicize the availability of such
materials.
(10)Evaluate effectiveness of local transition programs
and services and provide status reports to the
chain of command, via standard TAP workshop critiques
for students and TRM's.
d.
Commanding Officers/Officers in Charge shall:
(1) Encourage maximum participation by all separating
service members in transition programs and services.
(2) Ensure all separating personnel are provided with a
face-to-face pre-separating counseling interview not
later than 90 days prior to their date of
separation. Counseling can begin as early as 24
months prior to retirement or 12 months prior to
separation.
(3) Promote full utilization of all transition
assistance services identified in enclosure (2).
Personnel within 6 months of separation should be
allowed to attend Transition Assistance Program
(TAP)/Disability Transition Assistance Program
(DTAP) workshops except where prohibited by
significant operational commitment. Members shall
attend the closest, least expensive available TAP
seminar.
(4) Ensure all IVS members are identified in a timely
fashion, briefed on all benefits and services
available to them (as identified in enclosures (1),
(2) and (3)), and assisted in obtaining benefits and
services for which action prior to separation is
required.
(5) Ensure all separating personnel have a transition
plan to enable them to achieve their educational,
training, and employment objectives (and those of
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