24 - 12 Months Prior to Transition (Retirees Only)
- Complete Preseparation Counseling
- Complete Initial Counseling
- Begin Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
- Register on eBenefits
18 - 12 Months Prior to Transition (Non-Retirees)
- Complete Preseparation Counseling
- Complete Initial Counseling
- Begin Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
- Register on eBenefits
15 - 12 Months Prior to Transition
- Complete MOS Crosswalk/Gap Analysis
- Complete Standardized Individual Assessment
- Identify requirements for Certification/ Licensure
12 - 9 Months Prior to Transition
- Complete DOL Employment Workshop and obtain DOL Gold Card
9 - 6 Months Prior to Transition
- Attend VA Benefits Briefings I and II
6 - 5 Months Prior to Transition
- Complete Resume of Choice
5 - 4 Months Prior to Transition
- Complete 12-Month Post Separation Budget
No Later Than 3 Months Prior to Transition
- Complete DD Form 2958 (Capstone)
*Transition Career Tracks (Accessing Higher Education, Career Technical Training
and Entrepreneurship) will be completed throughout the transition period in accordance
with each Soldiers ITP.
*Continuum of Military Service Counseling will be conducted in accordance with appropriate
Army timeline standards.