Transition Readiness Program

We prepare Marines for the civilian workforce through the Transition Readiness Program by providing guidance and training for transitioning success.

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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.

Pre-Separation Counseling Resource Guide

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.

Contact Information and Resources
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