Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 1900.2A
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PERMANENT TRANSITION SERVICES
1.
PRESEPARATION COUNSELING. Counseling shall be provided to
all separating and retiring members in the following ten
areas:
Education Assistance/Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB). A
a.
discussion of educational assistance benefits to which
the member is entitled under the MGIB and other
educational assistance programs because of the member's
service in the Armed Forces.
Reserve Affiliation. An explanation of the procedures
b.
for, and advantages of, affiliating with the Selected
Reserve.
Job Search. Information concerning government and
c.
private sector programs for job search and employment
assistance.
Spouse Job Search. Job search and employment assistance
d.
counseling for the spouse of a separating/retiring
member.
Relocation and Transition Assistance. Information
e.
concerning the availability of relocation assistance
services and the DoD/DoL's Transition Assistance Program
(TAP).
Medical and Dental Coverage. Information concerning the
f.
availability of medical and dental coverage following
separation from active duty, including the opportunity
to elect into the conversion health policy.
Career Change. Counseling (for the member and
g.
dependents) on the effect of career change on
individuals and their families.
Financial Planning. Counseling on the fundamentals of
h.
financial planning and budget development.
Vocational Rehabilitation. If the member is being
i.
medically separated or retired, a description of the
compensation and vocational rehabilitation benefits to
which the member may be entitled through the Department
of Veterans Affairs.
Transition Plan. A transition plan shall be created for
j.
each member and spouse to enable them to attempt to
achieve their educational, training, and employment
objectives.
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