Mission: The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) formerly The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP). The mission of the TAP is to prepare service members for their transition to civilian life.
Getting Started
Must register and complete the Enterprise Individualized Self-Assessment (Transition Portal Login).
Soldiers located on an installation will call the local TAP Center.
Contact TAP – Schedule Individualized Initial Counseling (IIC).
Initial and Pre-Separation Counseling should be completed 366 (or more) days prior to separation date.
Retirees – may start TAP 24 months prior to separation date.
ETS (Expiration Term of Service) Soldiers - may start TAP 18 months prior to separation date.
Chapters, Released from Active Duty (REFRAD), and Soldiers in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) – should start TAP services once notified.
Transition Assistance Program Commander’s Fact Sheet (Click Here)
Career Skills Program
Career Skills Program Installation Administration
TAP address
(803) 751-4664 (Direct)
(803) 751-4109 (Scheduling)
References
MILPER Number: 25-116,
AR 600-81, Transition Assistance Program
DoDI 1332.35, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Military Personnel
10 U.S. Code, 1142, Preseparation counseling; transmittal of medical records to Department of Veterans Affairs
10 U.S. Code, 1143, Employment assistance
