TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)BENEFITS & SERVICES MATRIXTRANSITION BENEFITS

Separated with SPD code thatconveys Transitional AssistanceManagement Program (TAMP)
benefits -Includes honorable
involuntary separatees, thosevoluntarily separating underthe Hubbard Act and VSP
under Force Management(Notes 1 - 1C apply)

ALL RETIREES(Regular or Disability)

ALL OTHER SPD
CODESMembers of the Reserve
Component(Guard/Reserve) who aredemobilizing/deactivating
after serving 180
consecutive days or moreon Title 10 orders

180-days Extended Medical Care(for self and family)

Yes
Note 2

Note 3Maybe
Notes 2 & 3Maybe
Notes 2 & 3

Two-years of Commissary andExchange Benefits

Yes Note 4Note 4NoMaybe Note 5Transitional use of Military Family
HousingYes
Note 5Maybe
Note 5A

NoNo

Unemployment Compensation for
Ex-service members (UCX)

Maybe
Note 6Maybe
Note 6Maybe
Note 6Maybe
Note 6

Non Appropriated Fund (NAF)
Instrumentality Hiring Preference

Yes
Note 7

NoNo

No

Relocation to Home of Selection(HOS)

Yes(Based on years of service)Note 8Yes

NoN/A

Permissive TDY to attend TAP
Workshop

Yes
Note 9YesNotes 9 & 10Maybe
Note 9N/ANoNo

NoMaybeNote 11Permissive TDY for Employmentand Relocation Activities

Yes
Note 12Yes
Note 12Maybe
Note 12Maybe
Note 12

Dept of Defense Dependent
Schools (DoDDS) Extension

Yes
Note 13

NoNo

N/A

Paid TDY to attend TAP
WorkshopSeparated with SPD code thatconveys Transitional AssistanceManagement Program (TAMP)
benefits -Includes honorable
involuntary separatees, thosevoluntarily separating underthe Hubbard Act and VSP
under Force Management(Notes 1 - 1C apply)

ALL RETIREES(Regular or Disability)

ALL OTHER SPD
CODESMembers of the Reserve
Component who are being
demobilized/deactivatedafter serving 180
consecutive days or moreon Title 10 orders

Preseparation Counseling,
DD Forms 2648 / 2648-1
Note 15

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Individual Transition Plan (ITP)

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Benefits Briefing

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Transition GPS Workshop:
Resilient Transitions, MOC
Crosswalk, Financial Planning
Seminar, DOL Employment
Workshop, VA Benefits I & II
Briefings

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation
Exemptions may apply

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation
Exemptions may apply

Two-day Transition GPS Tracks:
1) Higher Education
2) Career Technical
3) Entreuprenurship

Yes
Optional Participation

Yes
Optional Participation

Yes/NoOptional Participation
Note 15

Yes
Optional Participation
May only select one track toattend

CAPSTONEYes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory Participation

Yes
Mandatory ParticipationYesYes

Yes

Yes

TRANSITION SERVICES

Verification of MilitaryExperience & Training (VMET),
DD Form 2586
Note 16NOTES: These notes apply only as designated above
1. In addition to having a SPD code that conveys transitional benefits, members must have completed 180 days of continuous active duty service and may
not have received less than an Under Honorable Condition (General) characterization of service.
A. TAMP eligible SPD codes, in alphabetical order, are: FCN, FCQ, GCN, GCR, GDG, GDK, GDL*, GFC, GFT, GFV, GGH, GHF, HCR, HDG,HDK, HFC, HFT, HFV, HGH, HHF, JBB, JBC, JBK, JBM, JCC, JCR, JDG, JDK, JDL* ,JEA, JEB, JEE, JEN*, JEP*, JEQ*, JER*, JFC, JFF, JFG, JFI,JFL, JFM, JFN, JFO, JFQ, JFR, JFT, JFV, JFW, JGA*, JGB, JGC*, JGH, JHF, JND, KCN, LBB, LBC, LBD, LBK, LBM, LCC, LCN, LCR, LDG, LDL*,LER*, LFC, LFF, LFG, LFT, LFV*, LFW*, LGA*, LGB, LGC, LGH, LND, and MCN. *Recently added SPD codes that convey TAMP benefits.
B. Members placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) then subsequently removed and discharged with or without disability severance
pay are not eligible for transition benefits.
C. Members who separate under the Force Shaping Reduction in Force (RIF) programs are eligible for full TAP benefits based on their SPD Code LCN.
RIF separations receive both Separation Pay and TAP benefits. However, there is no SPD Code available that generates both Separation Pay and authorizes
TAP benefits. As a “fix”, AFPC is using SPD Code FCC to generate separation pay and SPD Code LCN on the member's separation orders and DD Form
214 to generate TAP benefits (which include an ID card for the 180 days of transitional TriCare).
2. Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides 180-days of transition health care benefits to help certain service members separatingfrom active duty - as well as their families - transition to civilian life. Separating members may qualify if the member is:* National Guard/Reserve member separating from a period of active duty that was more than 30 consecutive days in support of a contingency operation* Separating from active duty following involuntary retention (stop-loss) in support of a contingency operation* Separating from active duty following a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty for less than one year in support of a contingency operation* Separating from active duty with an agreement to become a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve (with no break in service).
* Separating from active duty due to a sole survivorship discharge* Separating from active duty voluntarily through VSP under Force Management
Please ensure your counterparts at the MPS are aware of this provision of law so separating members can be counseled on the necessary requirements toobtain coverage
3. VA medical care (hospital, outpatient services, nursing home care) is available to veterans who served in a theater of combat operations or in combat
against a hostile force since November 11, 1998. The period of coverage is five years from the date of separation. The benefit does not cover treatment for
medical problems clearly unrelated to military service (e.g., common cold, injury from a post-service accident, disorder that existed prior to service).
4. Separated and retired members who elect to live in a foreign country may lose commissary and/or base exchange privileges due to treaty, Status of Forces
Agreements (SOFA), or military base agreements between the United States and host country.
5. Service members who are involuntarily separated may possibly remain in Government-provided family housing for up to 180 days after the date ofseparation. It is important to clarify that the extension of eligibility for housing does not authorize extension of basic allowance for housing (BAH) and areasonable rental charge will be required by the member. Contact the Base Housing Office for more information.

A. In some circumstances, retirees may be able to remain in Government-provided housing for a limited time after separation. Housing is available ona space permitting basis and a reasonable rental charge will be required by the member. Contact the Housing Office for more information.
6. Benefits vary. The law of the State (under which the claim is filed) determines benefit amounts, number of weeks benefits can be paid, and othereligibility conditions. Individuals should seek information from the State.
7. Certain categories of involuntarily separated military members, and their family members, may receive a one-time Transition Hiring Preference (THP).
THP eligibles must apply for employment and be fully qualified.
8. Members are authorized relocation to home of selection if separated with separation pay and have at least eight years continuous active duty with nosingle break of more than 90 days.
9. When a TAP/ETAP workshop is not available locally, unit commanders may authorize PTDY for member to travel to alternate location to attend(guidance outlined in AFI 36-3003, Table 7). HQ AF/A1P has approved an Exception to Policy for members impacted by FY14 & FY15 ForceManagement programs to allow PTDY outside of the 180-day timeline as stipulated by AFI 36-3003.
10. If a "regular" retiring member wishes to travel to attend a TAP/ETAP Workshop, the member must use PTDY in accordance with AFI 36-3003,
Military Leave Program (Table 7, Rule 4). Per that rule, if the member is outside the allowable 180 day window prior to separation, the member must
request a waiver.
11. Members of the Air National Guard are authorized a paid TDY to complete TAP requirements. Requirements may be completed at home station(DD2648-1, ITP, Captsone), at a co-located AD base (DOL Employment Workshop and Transition GPS Tracks) or one of the ANG Hubs (DOLEmployment Workshop and Transition GPS Tracks). Classes/funds should be requested through the Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager atbase level and will be funded thorugh NGB/A1SA.
12. An authorized permissive absence may be taken in conjunction with transition by members who are retiring, being separated involuntarily underhonorable conditions, or voluntarily separating through a Military Department force reduction or force shaping program. The losing commander may
approve up to 20 days for members based in the Continental United States (CONUS), up to 30 days for members stationed outside the Continental UnitedStates (OCONUS), and up to 30 days for CONUS-based members who have overseas residences. Use of benefit is subject to mission requirements and unit
commander approval. May be taken all at one time or in increments, except in cases of disability retirement or separation inn which time constraints dictatethat it is taken all at once or not at all.
13. Subject to Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) overseas, and providing each child has completed the 11th grade by the Service member's date ofseparation, extensions may be granted for dependents of Service members who are involuntarily separating from active duty. Refer interested members tolocal DoDDS.
14. Preseparation counseling shall not be provided to members who are being discharged or released before the completion of their first 180 days of active
duty UNLESS being retired or separated for disability.
15. The following categories of separation from military service are NOT eligible for participation in Transition GPS Tracks: 1) Bad-conduct discharge(BCD) or 2) Dishonorable discharge. In the case of an other-than-honorable (OTH) discharge, the first commnder in the Service member's chain ofcommand with UCMJ authority shall determine whether the member is permitted to participate in Transtion GPS Tracks.
16. A DD Form 2586 is not available for those individuals separated with less than 6 months of continuous active duty. Members can obtain a VMET
document at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgps.