ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM APPENDIX B APPENDIX B: INDIVIDUAL TRANSTION PLANS () Table of Contents APPENDIX B: INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLANS... i Selected Post-military Goal: I already have post-military employment.... 1 Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to go to school and use my VA education benefits.... 2 Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to get a job and start work as soon as possible.... 4 Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to start a business.... 6 Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to retire and not work.... 8 Selected Post-military Goal: Other... 9 Personal Transition Timeline Active Component Soldiers... 11 ACAP XXI USER GUIDE i.
Individual Transition Plan () Name Selected Post-military Goal: I already have post-military employment. Estimated date when I will separate/retire from active duty: Location where I want to live: Type of work I want to do: Salary I want to earn: Things I need to consider during my transition to take care of my family s needs. Education needs or requirements Individual family member needs Special medical needs Other Things I need to consider as I prepare to leave active duty. Develop a personal transition timeline. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing. Attend a DTAP Briefing. Update my will and other legal documents. Schedule my separation physical/dental evaluation. Things I need to do/prepare for my retirement. Evaluate my financial situation. Complete budget worksheet in TAP workshop. Determine what I plan to do in retirement. Determine where I plan to live. Meet with the Retirement Services Officer. Join a professional organization. Write a resume to document my military experience. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 1
Individual Transition Plan () Name Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to go to school and use my VA education benefits. Estimated date when I will separate/retire from active duty: Location where I want to live: Type of work I want to do: Salary I want to earn: Things I need to do to prepare to pursue my education. Assess my skills and abilities. Complete assessments in TAP workshop. Identify the things that are important for my future. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing to learn more about MGIB/Post-9/11 MGIB. Research testing, examination and other programs that award college credit. Schedule an evaluation of my skills and experience. Research schools, degree/certificate programs and requirements. Consider location, cost, duration, campus vs. online, OJT training, etc. Determine if I will work and attend school. Write a resume to document my military experience. Things I need to consider during my transition to take care of my family s needs. Education needs or requirements Individual family member needs Special medical needs Other Things I need to do to become financially ready for my transition. Complete a budget worksheet and Complete budget worksheet in TAP workshop. develop a transition budget. Determine my post-transition salary requirements. Develop a debt repayment plan. Consider the financial benefits of joining the National Guard or Reserve. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 2
Things I need to consider as I prepare to leave active duty. Develop a personal transition timeline. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing. Attend a DTAP Briefing. Update my will and other legal documents. Schedule my separation physical/dental evaluation. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 3
Individual Transition Plan () Name Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to get a job and start work as soon as possible. Estimated date when I will separate/retire from active duty: Location where I want to live: Type of work I want to do: Salary I want to earn: Things I need to do to prepare for my next career. Complete a self-assessment of my Complete assessments in TAP workshop. experience and training. Assess my skills and abilities. Complete assessments in TAP workshop. Identify the things that are important to me in my next career. Research locations where I want to live and work. Research industries, careers, jobs and salaries. Consider jobs in the public and private sectors. Determine job requirements; identify those I need to develop/obtain (e.g., education, license and certification.) Develop a job search network of colleagues, family, friends and other contacts. Join a professional organization. Volunteer for a job in a related career field. Consider the networking benefits of joining the National Guard or Reserve. Attend additional training/classes. Develop resumes or job applications. Conduct informational interviews. Apply and interview for jobs. Evaluate/negotiate job offers. Begin my new career. Things I need to consider during my transition to take care of my family s needs. Education needs or requirements Individual family member needs Special medical needs Other ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 4
Things I need to do to become financially ready for my transition. Complete a budget worksheet and Complete budget worksheet in TAP workshop. develop a transition budget. Determine my post-transition salary requirements. Develop a debt repayment plan. Consider the financial benefits of joining the National Guard or Reserve. Things I need to consider as I prepare to leave active duty. Develop a personal transition timeline. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing. Attend a DTAP Briefing. Update my will and other legal documents. Schedule my separation physical/dental evaluation. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 5
Individual Transition Plan () Name Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to start a business. Estimated date when I will separate/retire from active duty: Location where I want to live: Type of work I want to do: Salary I want to earn: Things I need to do/prepare to start my own business. Assess my skills and abilities to Complete assessments in TAP workshop. manage my own business. Identify the things that are important for my/my family s future. Evaluate my/my family s financial situation: requirements, obligations, income, etc. Develop a personal financial plan. Research business opportunities (startup, franchise, etc.), locations, requirements, cost, etc. Network with business professionals: SCORE, mentorship programs, etc. Develop a business plan. Seek financing (bank, SBA, etc.) Write a resume to document my military experience. Things I need to consider during my transition to take care of my family s needs. Education needs or requirements Individual family member needs Special medical needs Other Things I need to do to become financially ready for my transition. Complete a budget worksheet and Complete budget worksheet in TAP workshop. develop a transition budget. Determine my post-transition salary requirements. Develop a debt repayment plan. Consider the financial benefits of joining the National Guard or Reserve. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 6
Things I need to consider as I prepare to leave active duty. Develop a personal transition timeline. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing. Attend a DTAP Briefing. Update my will and other legal documents. Schedule my separation physical/dental evaluation. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 7
Individual Transition Plan () Name Selected Post-military Goal: I plan to retire and not work. Estimated date when I will separate/retire from active duty: Location where I want to live: Type of work I want to do: Salary I want to earn: Things I need to do/prepare for my retirement. Evaluate my financial situation. Complete budget worksheet in TAP workshop. Determine what I plan to do in retirement. Determine where I plan to live. Meet with the Retirement Services Officer. Join a professional organization. Write a resume to document my military experience. Things I need to consider as I prepare to leave active duty. Develop a personal transition timeline. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing. Attend a DTAP Briefing. Update my will and other legal documents. Schedule my separation physical/dental evaluation. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 8
Individual Transition Plan () Name Selected Post-military Goal: Other Estimated date when I will separate/retire from active duty: Location where I want to live: Type of work I want to do: Salary I want to earn: Things I need to consider during my transition to take care of my family s needs. Education needs or requirements Individual family member needs Special medical needs Other Things I need to do to become financially ready for my transition. Complete a budget worksheet and Complete budget worksheet in TAP workshop. develop a transition budget. Determine my post-transition salary requirements. Develop a debt repayment plan. Consider the financial benefits of joining the National Guard or Reserve. Things I need to consider as I prepare to leave active duty. Develop a personal transition timeline. Attend a VA Benefits Briefing. Attend a DTAP Briefing. Update my will and other legal documents. Schedule my separation physical/dental evaluation. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 9
Things I need to do to prepare for my next career. Complete a self-assessment of my Complete assessments in TAP workshop. experience and training. Assess my skills and abilities. Complete assessments in TAP workshop. Identify the things that are important to me in my next career. Research locations where I want to live and work. Research industries, careers, jobs and salaries. Consider jobs in the public and private sectors. Determine job requirements; identify those I need to develop/obtain (e.g., education, license and certification.) Develop a job search network of colleagues, family, friends and other contacts. Join a professional organization. Volunteer for a job in a related career field. Consider the networking benefits of joining the National Guard or Reserve. Attend additional training/classes. Develop resumes or job applications. Conduct informational interviews. Apply and interview for jobs. Evaluate/negotiate job offers. Begin my new career. ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 10
Personal Transition Timeline Active Component Soldiers 18-12 Months Prior to Planned Separation (24-12 for Retiring Soldiers) Completion Date Complete Preseparation Counseling (DD Form 2648) (NLT 12 mo prior) 18-10 Months Prior to Planned Separation Completion Date Attend Individual Counseling and complete an (NLT 10 mo prior) 18-9 Months Prior to Planned Separation Completion Date Attend DOL TAP Employment Workshop (NLT 9 mo prior) 18-6 Months Prior to Planned Separation Completion Date Attend VA Benefits Briefing (NLT 6 mo prior) 18-5 Months Prior to Planned Separation Completion Date Develop a resume of choice (NLT 5 mo prior) ACAP XXI USER GUIDE 11