Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Transition Timeline (congressionally mandated)

Initial Counseling and Pre-Separation – Must be completed prior to 365 from DOS and must be completed before you can attend TAP.
TAP – Recommended to be completed 6-12 months from DOS
Optional 2-Day Track Classes: Employment, Entrepreneurship, Education, and Vocation. Recommended to be completed any time after TAP and before your Capstone.
Capstone – Must be completed prior to 90 days from DOS. Set this up with your Transition Counselor at the AFRC.

Refer to the Managing Your Transition Timeline for more information

Starting TAP

To start the TAP process please call the M&FRC at 208-828-2458. They will send you an email with directions for you to provide the 6 required documents and for directions to sign your DD2648 via MilConnect. Within the documents they will send also has the TAP dates through the year so you can select your IC/PS date, TAP class dates, and track class options.

Additional TAP resources can be found at DODTAP.mil under the Resources/FAQ section and at TAPevents.org