Fort Bragg Career Skills Program (CSP)
What is CSP?
The Career Skills Program (CSP) helps Soldiers prepare for civilian careers through internships, apprenticeships, and training opportunities before separation or retirement.
How to Start
- Enroll in TAP and complete:
- Initial Individual Counseling (IIC)
- Pre‑Separation Brief
- Visit the CSP Office to sign up for the Mandatory CSP Brief.
- Obtain an acceptance memo from your internship company.
- Email memo to CSP Office: usarmy.bragg.usag.mbx.dhr-tap-career-skills-program@army.mil
- Receive your CSP packet.
Basic Eligibility
- Begin CSP within 180 days of ETS/Retirement.
- IDES participants eligible immediately after CSP Brief.
- Command approval required.
- Must be Capstone complete before internship start.
- Internships: ≤120 days; longer requires General Officer/SES approval.
Packet Requirements
- Vetted CSP Programs: No Brigade/IMCOM legal review.
- Within 50 miles of Fort Bragg: Company & Battalion Commander signatures.
- Outside 50 miles: Company, Battalion & Brigade Commander signatures; Soldier placed on administrative leave.
Approval Categories
- Category I (E1–E5): Up to 120 days → First Field Grade Commander with UCMJ authority.
- Category II (E6–E7, WO1–CW3, O1–O3): Up to 90 days → First O6 Commander with UCMJ authority.
- Category III (E8–E9, CW4–CW5, O4+): Up to 60 days → First General Officer in chain of command. No further delegation authorized.
CSP = Your Bridge to Civilian Success
Prepare early. Get command approval. Secure your packet. Start your transition strong.