Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
(Recently known as Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Program )

 
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
20 May22 - UPDATE

The TAP website’s URL changed on Friday, 5/6/2022, as a result of the maintenance and security upgrades that were performed.

We recommend you bookmark this link instead - https://www.dodtap.mil/. Click “Login to DoDTAP” on the main menu. When you arrive on the Login to DoDTAP page click the "Managers and Counselors" button, follow the prompts, and you will be able to log into the DoDTAP for Managers and Counselors website.
If you are receiving a 404 error when you attempt to log in – You need to clear your browsing history/cache.
You should also create a new quick link via https://www.dodtap.mil/dodtap/ - then select Login to DODTAP, then select Managers and Counselors tab
You can also try to access directly at https://tacl-pki.dmdc.osd.mil/tacl/logon
 

 
     TAP provides separating/retiring service members and their families with the skills, tools and self-confidence necessary to successfully re-enter into the civilian work force, pursue higher education, or technical training.  The goal of the program is to provide professional career development resources throughout the military career life cycle (MLC).
 
TAP Key Components
1. Mandatory Initial Counseling (IC)/self-assessment to be completed 365 days or more prior to release from active duty.
2. Mandatory Pre-Separation counseling at least 365 days or more prior to release from active duty.  Updated Pre-Separation Guides and Presentation are available under Transition Tools. 
3. Mandatory TAP Core Curriculum:
     • Attendance at DoD Transition Day (My Transition, Military Occupation Code crosswalk,
       and Financial planning).
     • Veterans Administration Benefits and Service brief
     • Department of Labor (DoL) One-day Employment Workshop
4. Selection of Two-Day Track: Sailors assigned Tier I and II may be waived from participating. Tier II assigned personnel must select at least one track.  
     • My Employment
     • My Education
     • My Vo-tech
     • My Entrepreneurship
5. Mandatory CAPSTONE event which must be completed no later than 90 days prior to separation to verify you have met CRS and received the transition services requested.
 
Mandatory Career Readiness Standards
(– applicable to all civilian career paths)
  • Self-Assessment/Individual Transition Plan
  • Post-Transition Financial Plan
  • eBenefits registration
  • Continuum of Military Service brief (AC only)
  • Gap Analysis or verification of employment
  • Completed Resume or provide Verification of employment (based on track selected)
  • Comparison of Technical Institutions (based on track selected)
  • Comparison of College/Universities (based on track selected)
   
Guidance
DoDI 1332.35              TAP for Military Personnel (26Sep19)
DD Form 2875             System Authorization Form (SAAR)(Aug09) – DMDC Access
OPNAVINST 1900.2C   TAP (24Aug16)
NAVADMIN 082/20      Navy TAP Policy Update for COVID-19 (23Mar20)
NAVADMIN 223/19      Changes to Transition Assistance Program (30SEP19)
 
 

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