Transition Readiness Program
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TRANSITION READINESS PROGRAM
We prepare Marines for the civilian workforce through the Transition Readiness Program by providing guidance and training for transitioning success.
Steps to Success
Complete the Individualized Initial Counseling (IC) no later than 365 days prior to EAS date.
- Contact your Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC) for IC pre-work instructions and assistance with scheduling IC with your installation’s TRP office.
IC pre-work requirements include:
- Launching your DD Form 2648
- Registration on VA.gov
- Downloading your VMET and JST
- Completing the NAVMC 17031
- Review of the Pre-Separation Counseling Resource Guide
- Completion of the virtual Reserve Obligations and Opportunities Brief (ROOB)
- Update personal email address in MOL
Download Check List
Attend the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief no later than 365 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must complete your IC before attending the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief.
- The Pre-Separation Counseling Brief is an in-person class which provides high level information on the many benefits, services, resources, and programs available during and after transition.
- Contact your UTC or TRP office for assistance with scheduling your attendance to the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief.
Attend the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) courses no later than 180 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must complete the Individual Initial Counseling (IC) and attend the Pre-Separation Counseling Brief to register for the TRS courses.
- Contact your UTC for assistance with scheduling your attendance to the TRS courses.
Conduct Capstone Review no later than 120 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must attend all the TRS courses before you can complete the Capstone Review.
- You and a TRP Advisor will review your completion of all mandated Career Readiness Standards (CRS) and discuss your transition plans.
- Your DD Form 2648 will be forwarded to your commander or commander’s designee at the conclusion of Capstone Review.
- You must contact your UTC or TRP office to schedule your Commander’s Verification.
Complete Commander’s Verification no later than 90 days prior to your EAS date.
- You must complete the Capstone Review before the Commander’s Verification.
- At Commander’s Verification, your CO or designee will validate your overall preparedness to transition and will conduct any warm handovers to services or resources as needed based on your transition plan.
- Your CO or designee will digitally sign your DD Form 2648 at the conclusion of Commander’s Verification.
- You will need to provide a copy of your completed and signed DD Form 2648 to your UTC.
- You will also need to provide a copy to IPAC in order to receive your DD214.
Programs, Resources & Support
Get started on your steps for the Transition Readiness Seminar with a detailed checklist, documents, and downloads, preparing you for success as you begin your transition from military service to civilian life.
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Learn MoreContact Information and Resources
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Hours of operation:
Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |