How do I get started?

The Preseparation Counseling Checklist, DD Form 2648 starts the TAP process; and it can now be initiated at the TAP Center every Friday at 8:00 a.m. or (manual preseparation briefing) from your office or home PC by accessing SLF-TAP Online at https://www.sfl-tap.army.mil/;. You will need your AKO user name and password. Allow at least 2 hours to complete the form. Once you have completed the form on line, contact the TAP Center at (706) 791-7333 to schedule an appointment to meet with an TAP counsellor to complete your initial counselling (IC), print the form, and assist you in scheduling all required events, as well as other events of interests. (See FG 5-Day Curriculum). Instructions to complete the online Preseparation Briefing: - Log on to https://www.sfl-tap.army.mil/; In the sub-navigation menu under "Transition", follow these steps:,

  • Click on Preseparation Counseling
  • Go to second paragraph and click on "and complete DD Form 2648..." link
  • Enter your AKO "User Name" and your AKO "Password", check "I accept the conditions state above.", and click "Submit"
  • Carefully enter the required information about your separation. (Getting out of the military: ETS; Retirement – voluntary MEB; Chapter – involuntary)
  • Put in SFL-TAP Site: Gordon
  • Once you complete the briefing (about 90 minutes), please call the Fort Gordon TAP Center at 706-791-7333 to schedule your IC.

If you encounter difficulties, please contact the SFL-TAP call center at 800-325-4715.