Transition Readiness

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Step 1 | Complete Pre-Work Prior to TRS

Prepare for the mandatory, Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS).

The following pre-work is required to be completed before you can register for a seminar (view TRS Instructions & Checklist.)

If you are accessing this site from a .mil computer, please right-click on the links below and select “copy link address” or “copy shortcut” and then open a new tab in your browser and paste it into your browser URL window.

Download 2024 TRS Checklist.pdf and fill out the top portion of the first page and follow Transition Pre-Work Instructions on checklist.
Use the following links below to follow along with the checklist.
Schedule your Individual Counseling Appointment
Schedule Individual Counseling Appointment
1. Must complete and bring all pre-work to your Individual Counseling Appointment.
2. Individual Counseling Appointments must be completed no later than 365 days prior to your End of Active Service (EAS).
3. At this one-on-one appointment with a Transition Specialist, you will begin your Transition journey by selecting course pathways and dates.
Complete Self Assessment/ITP
Initiate the e-Form (MUST use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
VMET (Verification of Military Experience and Training) (MUST use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
JST (Joint Service Transcript)
VA Account Registration
Update MOL Email

Must complete and bring all pre-work to your Individual Counseling Appointment. Individual Counseling Appointments must be completed no later than 365 days prior to your End of Active Service (EAS). At this one-on-one appointment with a Transition Specialist, you will begin your Transition journey by selecting course pathways and dates.

Step 2 | Pre-Separation Counseling Brief (NLT 365 Days Prior to EAS)

Pre-Separation Counseling Brief is mandatory.

The brief is scheduled no later than 365 days prior to your End of Active Service (EAS) date. The date and location of your pre-separation counseling brief will be scheduled at your Individual Counseling Appointment.

Failure to attend your Pre-Separation Counseling Brief will result in forfeiture of the TRS class seat. You will need to reschedule through the TRS office.

Step 3 | Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) (12-24 Months, NLT 180 Days Prior to EAS)

Topics covered:

DoD Day – Managing My Transition, MOC Crosswalk, Finance, and Healthcare options.
VA Benefits and Services
Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Fundamentals
Depending on the assigned Tier, this will be your chosen Transition Track. Options include Employment, Education, Entrepreneurial, and Career Exploration classes.
PTAD | 100% in class – NO outside appointments or being pulled away; this will result in being dropped from the class.

Step 4 | TRS 400 - Capstone Review (NLT 120 Days Prior to EAS/Beginning of Terminal Leave)

Print out the Capstone Checklist in the downloads section.
Capstones are offered by appointment only.

Step 5 | Commanders Verification Capstone (NLT 90 Days Prior to EAS)

Schedule your capstone interview with the Commanding Officer or assigned Command Designee.
DD2648/eForm is signed during this interview by Commanding Officer or designee and converted to a PDF.
Provide a copy to Unit Transition Coordinator UTC and IPAC.