TAP

The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) offers separating or retiring personnel an individual transition plan to ease re-entry into civilian life. Consider beginning transition planning at least 18-24 months prior to retirement or separation. M&FRC provides initial counseling, TAP workshops and pre-separation counseling. TAP is designed to provide necessary tools to effectively transition from the military to the civilian community. The initial counseling, pre-separation, and TAP Workshop are mandatory briefings. All TAP mandates are documented on the (DD Form 2648) checklist. The DD Form 2648 checklist is a mandatory TAP requirement for all separating/retiring service members and must be accomplished 365 days no later than 90 days prior to the individual's separation/retirement to facilitate out-processing.

In addition, based on Vow to Hire Heroes Act, TAP has changed to a 3-day mandatory and a 2-day optional attendance program with mandatory requirements. It is highly recommended that the initial counseling, pre-separation counseling, and TAP be accomplished one year prior to retirement and/or separation.

Mandatory initial counseling, pre-separation counseling, capstone, and TAP are four separate requirements. Members attending TAP must sign up for initial counseling first and then the pre-separation briefing prior to attending the TAP workshop. The capstone is the last mandatory requirement. The pre-separation briefing occurs on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays at 0900. The TAP workshops offered twice a month begins at 0800. Depending on circumstances, members may receive both the initial counseling and pre-separation counseling on a walk-in basis prior to attending TAP. Members must complete the initial counseling and pre-separation counseling before attending the TAP workshop.

Congratulations on your transition! The WPAFB Transition Assistance Program is a mandatory, multi-step process designed to prepare you for life after service.

Phase	Requirement	Delivery Method
Phase 1	Initial Counseling	Microsoft TEAMS or In-Person
Phase 2	Pre-Separation Counseling	In-Person (Teams authorized only for GSU personnel)
Phase 3	TAP Workshops	In-Person ONLY
Phase 4	Capstone	Microsoft TEAMS or In-Person (365 to 90 days before separation)

🔗 2026 TAP Schedule

🔗 TAP Curriculum Overview

Required Action Items 📋

Please complete these steps before your initial appointment:

Task	Resource / Link	Purpose
Self-Assessment	Provided by TAP Counselor	Complete and return to your selected counselor via TimeTap
Print VMET	milConnect	Required for the 3-day TAP workshops.
Review DAF ITP	DAF Individual Transition Plan	Required for Step 4 (Capstone) only.

How to Schedule Your Appointment 📅

To begin Phase 1, you must schedule an appointment with a TAP counselor. Use the link below to select your counselor and booking time:

👉 Schedule via TimeTAP

Next Steps 🚀

Once you return your Self-Assessment and Statement of Understanding, we will review your documentation to finalize your Phase 1 Initial Counseling session. During our meeting, we will register you for your mandated TAP workshops and any optional tracks you are interested in attending.