Demobilization is a simple process here at Camp Talega and usually takes an average of about six days to complete, depending on the individual issues of the service member. As with the Mobilization page, this page is intended to give mobilized Marines and Sailors an idea of what to expect from the demobilization process.
It covers what to expect from the time that you receive your notification of demobilization from your Gaining Force Command (GFC) through to the end of your check-out of the Camp Pendleton DPC back to the civilian community.
The information is broken down into the following sections:
Preparatory Actions at GFC
Check-out Stations
Sample Schedule
TAP/TAMP and Pre-Separation Counseling
Preparatory Actions at GFC
In order to ensure that the individual is fully ready to demobilize, the following should be done at their GFC before arriving at DPC:
- All Medical/Dental issues must be resolved before reporting in to the DPC. Member will arrive physically qualified for separation or approved Physical Evaluation Board findings allowing separation. Medical/Dental records will be in hand when reporting in.
- Pay/ Per Diem problems handled before checking in for demobilization
- A copy of all reporting orders and endorsements in hand that were issued during current mobilization.
- SRB/OQR will be in hand when reporting in.
- Complete all required Fitness Reports, Pro/Cons (Cpl and below), Awards, and Training information prior to reporting in.
Check-out stations
During the demobilization check-out process, you will go through many of the same stations that you went through during your mobilization process. These stations are:
- Administration (ID Cards, Orders)
- Pay/Travel
- Medical/Dental
- Out Briefs
- Supply (if applicable)
- Separations
Sample Schedule
This sample schedule is only a guide, different factors may affect actual demobilization schedule (i.e.; medical issues)
Day one:
SRB, Admin (review and begin join and transfer paperwork preparations)
Commanding officer's brief and welcome
Warrior transition brief (if applicable)
Lunch
Medical forms & labs
Dental screening
Day two:
Briefs - benefits as a reservist (VA, TAP, ESGR, Tri-Care, M4L, Active Duty opportunities)
Gear turn in
Lunch
Gear turn in
Consolidated issue facility
Day three:
Separations
Lunch
Medical physicals
Day four:
- ID cards
- Pay 1351-2
- Lunch
- Travel claim class
Day five:
Distribute rough DD-214
Itinerary
Exit interviews
Lunch
Final check-out through Station #1 (processing)
Day six:
Distribute DD214/15, orders, tickets
Exit interviews
Turn in linen
Lunch
Departure to home of record
TAP/TAMP and Pre-Separation Counseling
In order to ensure that the individual has been counseled on their available benefits after demobilizing, the following is provided:
DOD Directive Transition Assistance for Military Personnel
Preseparation Counseling for Military Personnel
DOD Transition Assistance Program
Preseparation Guide with errata
This formed is required by law to be filled out by each Mobilized Reservist separating from Active Duty.
DD Form 2648-1 Preseparation Counseling Checklist for Reserve Component Members Released from Active Duty