topic 1.20 transition counseling and veterans benefits

Career Development Training Course

Transition Counseling and Veterans’ Benefits

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Enabling Objectives

Upon successful completion of this topic, the trainee will be able to:

IDENTIFY the purpose of the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP).

LIST TAMP program elements mandated by public law.

IDENTIFY the responsibilities of the CCC in the transition process.

IDENTIFY the process to complete the Pre-separation Counseling Checklist.

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Enabling Objectives

IDENTIFY the CCC’s responsibilities in completion of the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) for separating personnel.

LIST the purposes of DD Form 2586, Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET).

IDENTIFY the benefits provided to Navy veterans.

IDENTIFY the source to determine Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) eligibility and coverage amounts.

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Reference Publications

NAVPERS 15878(series), Career Counselor Handbook

OPNAVINST 1900.2(series), Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)

OPNAVINST 1900.1(series), Pre-separation Counseling by Career Information Teams

DD Form 2648, Pre-separation Counseling Checklist

DD Form 2586, VMET: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/vmet

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Reference Publications

Department of Veterans Affairs website: http://www.va.gov

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Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) Purpose

OPNAVINST 1900.2(series)Assists separating/retiring Sailors

as they transition from military to civilian life.

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Transition Program Overview

TAMP elements mandated by public law:Pre-separation counseling (DD Form 2648)

90 days prior to separation.Verification of Military Experience &

Training (DD Form 2586).Employment Assistance:

Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshop.

Transition Bulletin Board (TBB).Information on involuntary

separation/retirement benefits and services.

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The Transition Process

The CCC is a vital partner in making a successful transition.

Identify potential separatees early (9 to 12 months) and retirees (24 months):Complete the Pre-separation Counseling

Checklist.Schedule TAP class in advance.

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CARIT brief

Mandated by CONGRESSOnly those Sailors who are

reenlistment eligible attend a CARIT brief (includes HYT, PTS, Fleet Reserve, and Retirement).


Pre-Separation Counseling Checklist

Mandated by Congress.Must be completed NLT 90 days

prior to separation.Ensure document is filed in service

record.TAMP Manager at local FFSC must

receive data to facilitate reporting to BUPERS.

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The Individual Transition Plan

A game plan for a successful transition back to civilian life.

A framework you can use to fulfill realistic career goals.

Not a DOD Form.Something created by yourself, for

yourself.CCC must know resources available

for referral action.

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DD Form 2586, Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)

Mandated by Public Law 101-510The VMET is:

A listing of job skills and experience acquired while on active duty that may apply to employment in the private sector.

A tool to use in combination with evaluations, fitness reports, and other pertinent documents to prepare employment applications.

A listing of a training data after 1980 and experience history only after 1975.

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Veterans’ Benefitshttp://www.va.gov

Job-finding AssistanceReemployment Rights:

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) was signed into law on 13 October 1994. USERRA clarifies and strengthens the Veterans' Reemployment Rights (VRR) Statute.Title 5 U.S. Code 2108Covers non-career military personnel

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Veterans’ Benefits (cont.)

Unemployment Compensation:Administered by states as agents of

the federal government.Each state has its own benefit

structure.Vocational Rehabilitation:

Assistance in preparing for, finding, and keeping jobs.

Assistance in re-training service members with serious disabilities.

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Loans: Small-business loansVA loans

Federal Civil Service EmploymentVeterans preference:

5 points for any veteran10 points for veterans with disabilities

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Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI)Eligibility requirements:

Sailor’s with full-time SGLI coverage are eligible to convert.

Amount of coverage:Issued in multiples of $10,000 up to a

maximum of $400,000Cost:

Premiums are based on separating Sailor’s age.

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Summary and Review

What form is used to document pre- separation counseling?

What does the DD 2586 (VMET) provide?

What is an ITP?

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