Completion of the Preseparation Counseling, DD Form 2648, is the first step in a soldier’s transition process. Soldiers preparing for deployment who will have less than 12 months remaining until separation/retirement upon their return from deployment must receive their Preseparation briefing prior to deployment. While deployed, Soldiers are encouraged to contact the SFL-TAP Call Center at 800-325-4715 or, if practical, visit (JKO) Joint Knowledge Online training.