- Create a DD 2648 (eform)
Transition Service Delivery Model
The Navy Service Delivery Model is designed to ensure that Service members meet Career Readiness Standards (CRS) for a successful transition to civilian life.

Transition Legislation and Policies
- The VOW to Hire Heroes Act (P.L. 112-56) states that all Service members and their spouses receive transition assistance within 24 months of retirement and 12 months of separation (2011).
- Title 10, US Code Chapter 58 “Benefits and Services for Members being Separated or Recently Separated” codified language found in the VOW to Hire Heroes Act and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY12.
- DTM 12-007 “Implementation of Mandatory Transition Assistance Program Participation for Eligible Service Members”
Establishes Policy
The following policy guidance assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures by which the Military Departments administer the mandatory Transition Assistance Program.
- DoD TAP Memorandum of Understanding establishes agreements between the DOD, DOL, VA, ED, USCG, SBA and OPM regarding the parties’ collaboration on the redesigned Transition Assistance Program (2014).
- OPNAVINST 1900.2B implements provisions of references (a) through (k) and issue policy and guidance for establishment and execution of the Navy Transition Assistance Management Program (2007).
- DoDINST 1332.35 Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Military Families
Documents for Service members to bring to the TAP Workshop
- Initial Self-Assessment
- Individual Transition Plan (ITP)
- Career Interest Assessment Form (O*NET Interest Profiler or Kuder Journey)
- Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
- Joint Service Transcript
- Recent evaluation or Fitness Report (FITREP)
- Recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
Participant Guides:
- Managing Your Transition (MY Transition)
- Financial Planning Participant Guide
- Managing Your Education (MY Education) Participant Guide
Transition Workshop Tools
- Developing your Spending Plan
- Analyze your Credit Report and Scores
- Evaluate Salary and the Total Compensation Package
- Leverage Resources for your Financial Future
- Evaluate Cost of Living
- Understanding How Taxes Change
Useful Websites
- Veterans Benefits and Services
- Transition Virtual Curriculum
- Plan my Move
- CareerOneStop
- Navy Personnel Command Transition
Updated November 3, 2020