COMDTINST 1900.2B governs the establishment and execution of the mandatory Coast Guard Transition Assistance Program.
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The publication addresses transition assistance services, transition benefits, transition seminars, counseling, career readiness, and transition services for separating and retiring members. It requires mandatory participation, pre-assessment, counseling, seminars, and capstone completion within specified timelines.
Applies to: All Coast Guard personnel shall comply and be knowledgeable on the contents of this Instruction.
In November 2011, the President of the United States signed into law Reference (b), mandating participation in a TAP for all separating and retiring members of the Armed Forces, to include: Pre-separation Counseling, a Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW), Veteran Affairs (VA) Briefing, and registration in for VABenefits. (paragraph 4)
Not all members are eligible for transition benefits, but they are eligible for transition services to include separation counseling and seminars.
As authorized by Reference (c), members are eligible to receive transition services as early as 24 months prior to retirement.
As required by Reference (a), Pre-separation Counseling, participation in a TAP seminar, and capstone are mandatory for every Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) servicemember separating after serving 180 continuous days or more on active duty.
All members must complete these requirements at least 90 days prior to separation.