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Transition Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions·
1. Is ACAP mandatory?
One of the services provided by ACAP is the preseparation briefing. You are required to participate in a preseparation briefing and complete a Preseparation Counseling Checklist, DD Form 2648 or 2648-1, no less than 90 days before you leave federal service. You will not be able to clear the installation until you participate in such a briefing and complete the Checklist. ACAP also provides a wide range of valuable transition and job assistance activities and resources that can make a real difference in the rest of your life. If you want to be sure that your future is as rewarding as it can be, go online or visit your ACAP Center to take advantage of the services they have to offer.
2. I want to use ACAP, but my unit won't let me off. What can I do?
ACAP policy allows you up to one year, if you're not retiring, or two years, if you are retiring, before leaving active duty to use ACAP services. Congress directed this to ensure that you would have enough time to take full advantage of all ACAP offers. Your unit must allow you to receive preseparation counseling and should allow you to use other ACAP services. Fortunately, you can receive preseparation counseling, and other ACAP services, online as well as at an ACAP Center, so completing DD Form 2648 or 2648-1 is easy and convenient. Keep in mind that your unit's mission is the first priority and begin early so as to allow yourself to schedule activities and use ACAP services around mission demands. Talk with your chain of command to see how you can fit ACAP into your duty time. Call your ACAP Center to find out how you can creatively schedule your activities.
3. What types of services does ACAP provide to clients?
ACAP prepares transitioning clients for success by providing the following services: ·
- Preseparation briefings, counseling and referrals that can help you learn about programs designed to help you transition and readjust.
- Job Assistance workshops, counseling and resources that can help you find and win the best jobs.
4. When should I start the ACAP process and for how long can I receive assistance?
Retiring Soldiers can start using ACAP services up to two years before their retirement and non-retiring Soldiers can start one year before their separation date. AC Soldiers preparing for deployment whose separation date will occur during, or within 90 days following, deployment and mobilized RC Soldiers on active duty for 180 day or more can receive services. Starting early will ensure that duty demands don't prevent you from getting the services you want and need. Keep in mind that non-retiring veterans and non-Army retirees can use ACAP for up to 180 days after separation. Army retirees can use ACAP on a space available basis beyond the 180 days following retirement for the rest of their lives.
5. I recently separated from the Army and have relocated in an area where there are no ACAP Centers. Where can I get additional transition and job assistance?
Since there are no ACAP Centers in your area, you can use ACAP On-Line to continue receiving job assistance from your ACAP Center. You also have the option of using the services provided by one of the other military services. To locate a Transition Assistance Office in your area, go to TurboTAP.com. As a veteran, you should also plan to visit a Department of Labor (DOL) One-Stop Career Center in your local area.
6. How do I contact the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) Program?
You can contact the Army Wounded Warrior (AW2) Program by phone at 1-877-393-9058 or by email at mAW2careerprogram@conus.army.mil. The AW2 website is https://www.aw2.army.mil/index.html.
7. What programs are available to Wounded Warriors?
There have been many initiatives established to assist Wounded Warriors. By reviewing the Army Wounded Warrior Websites, you will become familiar with those initiatives and how they can assist you. · How can I locate a Wounded Warrior support group near my current location?The Army Wounded Warrior Websites include good web resources where you can locate support groups in your local area as well as additional information to support your and your family’s requirements. |
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