Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 0800-1600
Closed on: Weekends, Family Days,
U.S. Holidays & Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Address

Building 307, 54529, Spangdahlem AB

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is a congressionally mandated program for all separating and retiring service members across the DoD.
TAP is available to all eligible service members and, space permitting, their spouses. You can begin TAP as early as 24 months before retirement or 14–18 months before separation.
The process includes four mandatory steps, with the first two ideally completed no later than 365 days before your separation or retirement date.

No matter where you are in the process, we’re here to help. Your assigned transition counselor will provide personalized support every step of the way.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

To begin the Transition Assistance Program, please complete and email the following documents to 52fss.fsh.center@us.af.mil. A TAP Counselor will contact you within 5 business days of submission.

Required Documents:

  • M&FRC Statement of Understanding

  • Self-Assessment

  • Individual Transition Plan (ITP) – Page 1, Section 1 only

Before Your Initial Counseling Appointment:

  • Set up accounts: DS Logon, VA.gov, and access your VMET and CCAF

  • Review the TAP schedule to find upcoming workshop dates

Initial Counseling

This first step assesses service member goals/needs and assigns a Tier level (1-3) based on individual preparedness for transition. Service members learn what must be accomplished and are provided resource information. The eForm (DD Form 2648) is initiated during this appointment. Must be accomplished NLT 365 days from date of separation (DOS).

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Pre-Separation Counseling

This briefing provides important information on the benefits and entitlements available to support service members, their families, and significant others during the transition to civilian life. Pre-Separation Counseling should be completed early in the transition process, but no later than 365 days before your anticipated separation date.

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The Transition Assistance Program Roadmap

Transition (TAP) Workshop

Three days of comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare service members for their transition.

This workshop consists of the following mandatory requirements: DoD Day, VA Benefits and Services, DOL Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition.

Capstone

Service members show evidence they have completed Career Readiness Standards (CRS), which are tangible measurements of a service member’s preparedness to successfully transition from military to civilian life. The eForm (DD Form 2648) is finalized during this appointment.

Must be accomplished NET 12 months and NLT 90 days from date of separation (DOS). You will need the completed DD Form 2648 (signed by leadership) to out-process the installation. You will be signed off in vMPF after the DD Form 2648 is complete.

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Two-Day Tracks

Service members are encouraged to attend at least one Two-Day Track to enhance their transition planning. Depending on your assigned Tier level, participation in a track may be required.

Click on each workshop title below to learn more.
Keep in mind—Career Readiness Standards (CRS) associated with each track may be required during your Capstone appointment.

Managing Your (MY) Education

Service members pursuing college education will receive guidance to prepare for the college application process. The Education track addresses such topics as identifying educational goals, education funding, and researching and comparing institutions. Upon completion of this track, service members will be prepared to submit an application to an academic institution, meet with a counselor from the institution, and connect with the Student Veterans Organization on campus. Service members will be able to meet with education counselors for individualized preparation as desired.

CRS: Complete a comparison of higher education institutions option

DoL Employment Workshop

The Employment Track assists members seeking employment with resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, labor market information, and federal employment.

CRS: Complete targeted resume or provide verification of employment.

Click read more for the Participant Guide.

DoL Career and Credential Exploration (C2E)

The DOL Career and Credential Exploration Track assist with establishing clear goals, evaluating training options, and building an action plan. Participants will complete personalized career development assessments of occupational interest, aptitude, and work values. They will learn how to use certification finder web tools to identify licensed occupations and a military occupational code translator.

CRS: Complete a comparison of technical training institution options.

Click read more for the C2E Participant Guide.

Entrepreneurship (Boots to Business)

Participants pursuing self-employment in the private or non-profit sector will learn about the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the benefits and realities of entrepreneurship, and the steps toward business ownership. Upon completion of the Entrepreneurship track, service members will have developed the initial components of their business plan.

After completing Boots to Business, participants may elect to enroll in an optional eight-week online Entrepreneurship course. Service members and Veterans will be connected with a small business owner to mentor and guide them through their business start-up.

CRS: None

Additional resources

American Job Center Locator
Development Advisor
DoD TAP
Education Office/SkillBridge Program
Hiring Our Heroes Career Community
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program
Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses (TEAMS)
Transition Online Learning (TOL)
Voting Assistance Information for Transition
Military OneSource
Air Force Association Membership
Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
My Next Move (O*NET)
MilConnect
TAP Interagency Website Guide