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The Transition Readiness Program (TRP) works to ensure that Marines are prepared for their transition from military to civilian life and provides Marines and their families with the tools and resources needed to pursue the Department of Defense directed Career Readiness Standards. The program promotes awareness of the Career Readiness Standards (CRS) that Service Members must meet to create a successful transition and meet TAP compliance per the 10 U.S.C. § 1142(a)(4). Service Members must comply with the below conditions to become TAP compliant.
Completion of:
1. Initial Counseling
2. Pre-Separation Counseling
3. TRS or Pre-Retirement
4. 2-day track*
5. Capstone Review
6. Commander/Designee Verification
*A 2-day track is only required for Tier 3 Service Members. Please refer to your eForm if you are unsure of your tier status.
Service Members are eligible to start their transition process as early as 24 months prior to separation and no later than 12 months. To register and receive the TRS Pre-Work Checklist Service Members must contact their Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC). If you need assistance identifying your UTC, please contact our office at MCBB_TRP@USMC.MIL .
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SgtMaj of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Troy E. Black with a special message for our Marines and their families on the new Transition Readiness Program process and its importance.
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The Marine For Life Cycle model requires every Marine at their first Permanent Duty Station (PDS) to attend the Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS) within 90 days of their arrival per MARADMIN 568/16. The PRS provides Marines with an understanding of resources and program available to assist them with developing and supporting career and personal goals, while on active duty and beyond.
Due to the uprising of COVID-19 and the precautionary measures taking place, JRC will be canceling all classes until further notice. To complete this requirement, personnel must complete the online registration through Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) prior to completing the course. The course code and instructions for registering will be provided via email. Please contact MCBB_PRS@usmc.mil to register and please provide the following information:
-Rank, Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial-Department of Defense Identification Number (DoDI #)-Contact information (phone number/email address)
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Service Members must schedule and complete their Individual Counseling (IC) appointment and Pre-Separation Counseling brief before attending the Transition Readiness Seminars per MARADMIN 632/19. Once an IC appointment has been scheduled, a transition staff member will provide instructions on how to access their counselor prior to their appointment via email. To schedule your IC appointment, please use the camp links below. The availability of appointments may vary by location. When scheduling the appointment, Service Members will have the option to elect for in-person or virtual style appointments during registration. If you are unable to make your scheduled time or have questions, please email MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil.
The entire TRS Pre-Work checklist and all supporting documents must be completed prior to the Individual Counseling (IC) appointment. Once the checklist has been completed please schedule your Individual Counseling (IC) by utilizing the following links* below.
TRS Pre-Work Checklist
Self Assessment/ITP
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Individual IC Appointments
***If any of the below camps display 'Sold Out' or 'Event Ended', please click on another camp to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment***
Individual Camp Courtney IC Appointments
Individual Camp Schwab IC Appointments
Individual Camp Hansen IC Appointments
Individual Camp Foster IC Appointments
Individual MCAS Futenma IC Appointments
Individual Camp Kinser IC Appointments
Individual Counseling appointments will continue as scheduled. Please visit the following link Individual Counseling page and use the links listed to schedule your one-on-one appointment. All appointments will be conducted in-person or virtual based on the Service Members preference. Please be prepared to scan your TRS Pre-Work documents by saving an electronic copy of completed work for virtual appointments.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Transition Readiness Program at MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil.
The Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS), per MCO 1700.31, is a required for all active duty Service Members separating from service. Effective 1 October 2019, per DoDI 1332.35 and MARADMIN 632/19, all Service Members must complete an Individualized Initial Counseling (IC) and a Pre-Separation Counseling brief with a Transition Readiness Staff by 12-18 months out from separation or 12-24 months from retirement. During the IC it will be identified which pathway the Service Members will be required to complete and will determine if a 2-day track(s) are required, prior to the Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC)* registering the Service Member for TRS. The 2-day tracks are Managing Your Education (MYE), Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW), Career and Credential Exploration (C2E), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneur Track - Boots to Business (B2B).
In order to reduce potential risks and minimize the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately all TRS classes and additional training tracks have been changed from face to face classroom curriculum to a virtual curriculum via Transition Online Learning (TOL) until further notice. All current processes for registering for the seminar remain the same. Credit will not be provided to participants without prior registration.
*To register and receive the TRS Pre-Work checklist, please contact your Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC). If you need assistance identifying your UTC, please contact the Transition office at MCBB_TRP@USMC.MIL.
Managing Your (MY) Transition Timeline Guide (DoDTap)
Service Member Transition Flowchart
2021 TRS Schedule & 2022 TRS Schedule
Statement of Benefits Flyer
How-to-Access the eForm Guide
How-To-Digitally-Sign-Your-eForm Guide
eForm (web location)
OSD Assessment
Next-Steps for eForm (Post TRS) - coming soon
IPAC Outbound Process & Information (available only from a .mil computer)
Skillbridge FAQ & MCCS Skillbridge Webpage
Marine for Life Network
Financial Planning Participant Guide - 2020 eFinancial Worksheet (Instructions for the eFinancial Worksheet) - Financial Planning Snapshot
Military Occupational Crosswalk (MOC) MOC Participant Guide - MOC Gap Analysis Career Readiness Standard (CRS) (print out only)
Self-Assessment/Individual Transition Plan (ITP- fillable document)
VA Benefits and Services 4.0 (Participant Guide only)
Reserved Opportunity Obligation Brief (ROOB)- Virtual ROOB Instructions
TRS Department of Labor (DOL Day) - Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT) (Presentation) DOL Day EFCT Participant Guide
Relocation (Smooth Move) Brief - Relocation Checklists for Marines and Sailors
Navy Personnel Support Detachment Separation Brief Information
2021 Small Business Association Boots to Business (B2B) Schedule - 2022 Small Business Association Boots to Business (B2B) Schedule - B2B Participant Guide
2021 Career and Credential Exploration (C2E) Schedule - 2022 Career and Credential Exploration (C2E) Schedule - C2E Participant Guide - C2E Presentation
2021 Managing Your Education (MYE) Schedule- 2022 Managing Your Education (MYE) Schedule
2021 Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Schedule - 2022 Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) Schedule - DOLEW Participant Guide - DOLEW Presentation
The Pre-Retirement Seminar is an alternative option to the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) MCO 1700.31 for retiring Service Members. Effective 1 October 2019, per DoDI 1332.35 and MARADMIN 632/19, all Service Members must complete an Individualized Initial Counseling (IC) with a Transition Readiness Staff by 12-18 months out from separation or 12-24 months from retirement. During the IC it will be identified which pathway the Service Members will be required to complete and will determine if a 2-day track(s) are required, prior to the Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC)* registering the Service Member for the Pre-Retirement Seminar. The 2-day tracks are Managing Your Education (MYE), Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW), Career and Credential Exploration (C2E), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneur Track - Boots to Business (B2B).
2021 Pre-Retirement Schedule - 2022 Pre-Retirement Seminar Schedule
Pre-Work Checklist
How-to-Digitially-Sign-Your-eForm Guide
Next-Steps for eForm (Post TRS) coming soon
Skillbridge FAQ - MCCS Skillbridge Webpage
Legal (180-Day Retirement Fact Sheet)
TRICARE
IPAC - IPAC Outbound Process & Information (available only on .mil computers)
DMO & PTO
Travel/Disbursing
Medical Records
VA Benefits & Services 4.0 (Participant Guide only)
Relocation (Smooth Move) Brief - Relocation Website
Military Occupational Codes (MOC) (Presentation only) MOC Participant Guide - MOC Gap Analysis Career Readiness Standard (CRS) (print out only)
Navy Personnel Support Detachment Retiring Brief Information
Financial Information & Brief
2020 eFinancial Workbook (Instructions for the eFinancial Workbook) - Financial Planning Snapshot
Financial Websites
Life Cycle Approach Handout
Survivor Benefit Plan Handout
Retirement Planning
Financial Insurance
Estate Planning
Financial Planning for Transition
TSP
2-Day Tracks, Schedules, Guides, and Presentations
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Liberty App Flyer
MCCS Okinawa Volunteer Program
Transition Information
Websites for Transitioning Service Members
VA eBenefits
My Next Move Interest Profiler
O*Net
USO Pathfinder
Linked-In
Federal Bonding Program
VMET
Next-Steps for eForm
SkillBridge Information
SkillBridge ( DoDI 1322.29 )
MCCS Camp Pendleton
MCCS Lejeune-New River
MCCS 29 Palms
SkillBridge WARTAC Factsheet & Trifold Information
ARES KLXS System Engineering Internship
Premier Truck Group Certification Program
BMW Technician Education Program
Amazon Military SkillBridge Webinar - June 9th
Employment/Education Information
Employment Resources (Resume Templates)
Separating/Retiring on Island Brochure
OCONUS, CONUS & OKINAWA Job Distribution Sign Up
180-Day Retirement Fact Sheet
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights (USERRA)
Warrior-Scholar Project Flyer
Amazon Military Employment Flyer
U.S. Secret Service Agency Brochure & U.S. Secret Service Flyer
Tips from TSA for Military Personnel
Hiring Our Heroes Virtual Career Community Flyer
SBA Boots to Business May Newsletter
Veteran Resources
Coronavirus Remote Support FAQ Flyer
Remote 1-on-1 Assist Session Flyer
VA eLearning Offering Flyer
VA TAP Remote VA Benefits Advisor Contact
VA Women's Health Transition Training Flyer
VA OCONUS Connection Newsletter
Water Works
Operation Freedom
Veteran Connect Center & NY Veteran Connect Center Flyer
On-Island Retiree Information Distribution Sign Up
Okinawa
Department of Veterans Affairs Website
Department of Defense (DoD) Skillbridge Website
Okinawa MCCS Skillbridge Website
DoDI 1322.29 & MARADMIN 350/18
MilitaryTimes Job Board Website
MilTax Flyer
Military OneSource Childcare Services
VA Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) Resource Flyer
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Capstone Review is the culmination of the transition process and must be completed with a transition staff NLT 120 days from the Service Members’ End of Active Service (EAS). Service Members will be required to present their completed Career Readiness Standards (CRS) to a transition staff member before the Commander’s Verification phase. The CRS are deliverables demonstrating if the Service Member is prepared to pursue personal post-transition goals. A transition staff member will complete an in-depth review of the Service Members’ eForm, Individual Transition Plan (ITP), and all required CRS documents.
All transitioning Service Members must complete the following CRS in preparation for their Capstone Review:
· 12-month post-separation budget or Financial Planning Snapshot
· Individual Transition Plan (ITP)/Self-Assessment
· Military Occupational Crosswalk (MOC) Gap Analysis Worksheet
· VA.gov registration
· Continuum of Military Service Opportunity via the Reserve Opportunities and Obligation Brief (ROOB) (not required for Retirees)
Depending on the Service Members’ transition pathway (identified during their Individual Counseling) will determine what CRS documents will be required. Additional CRS are as follows:
· 2-Day track CRS deliverables* -Employment: Completed Resume or Verification of Employment -Vocational Training: Comparison of Technical Schools -Education: Comparison of Colleges/Universities -Entrepreneurship: None
*A 2-Day track is only required for Tier 3 Service Members. Please refer to your eForm if you are unsure of your tier status.
When a Service Member is ready to complete their Capstone Review, they must:
Contact their Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) advisor or specialist to request a Capstone Review in-person or virtual. If the Transition Advisor or Transition Specialist is unavailable, please email MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil to request a Capstone Review and include all required CRS documents and EDIPI number.
The Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC) coordinates with the installation transition office to ensure their Service Members within their units meet all requirements for the Transition Readiness Program (TRP). As the UTC, you will ease the process of transition to civilian life for all separating, retiring, deactivating, and demobilizing Service Members regardless of their rank. In order to become a UTC you must be appointed in writing by the CO. Please use the UTC letter template listed under resources. Once the letter has been completed please email a copy to MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil to request UTC training.
As a newly appointed UTC you must be:
· Appointed in writing
· In the rank of E-5 or above and not currently serving as the Career Planner
· At least 12 months remaining with the command
· Reports directly to the CO/XO
· Complete UTC training no later than 45 days of appointed letter
For additional questions or inquires on the role of the UTC please contact any of the transition offices or email us at MCCB_TRP@usmc.mil.
· UTC Letter Template
· Pre-Work checklist
· How to Obtain a 24-12 month Alpha Roster Guide
· How to Run TA & TZ Codes Guide
· CLC2S UTC Guide
· UTC Checklist Cheat Sheet
· How to Access TRP Gear Locker for UTC’s
· DoDTap FAQs for CO/Designees - DoDTap Website
· 2021 TRS Schedule - 2022 TRS Schedule
· 2021 Pre-Retirement Schedule - 2022 Pre-Retirement Schedule
· TRS UTC Resource List
· 2021 2-day Track Schedules - 2022 2-day Track Schedules
· Table of Contents for UTC Turnover Binder
· Example UTC Tracking Sheet
· UTC Responsibility Flowchart
· Service Member Flowchart
· NDAA Timeline (National Defense Authorization Act)
· Managing Your (MY) Transition Timeline Guide (DoDTap)
· Skillbridge FAQ - MCCS Skillbridge Webpage
· MCO 1700.31
· MARADMIN 632/19
· MARADMIN 568/16
· DoDI 1332.35 (Public Law 115-232 Section 552)
· Functional Area Checklist
· Functional Area Trends & Best Practices Information
The CO or designee, as scheduled by the UTC, personally interviews each separating Service Member to determine if they have met all of the required Career Readiness Standards (CRS), have a viable plan to transition from military to civilian life, and has been provided a warm handover to connect with external agencies that offer additional assistance post transition through the eForm (DD2648). In order to become a designee, you must be appointed in writing.
As a newly appointed designee you must:
· Be appointed in writing by the CO or O5 (with court martial authority) and not appointed as a UTC
· In the rank of an E6 or above
· Receive designee training through the UTC or transition office
· Review CRS and address any areas of concern or non-compliance before electronically signing the eForm
· Receive official email 'token' to complete the eForm
· Designee Letter Template
· CO/Designee Brief
· DoDtap FAQs for Commanders/Designees - DoDTap Website
· Capstone Checklist
· Commanders Designee eForm Job Aid
· How to Access TRP Gear Locker for Commanders
The Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is pleased to offer the Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot (ENPP) program aboard Marine Corps military installations here in Okinawa. Employment Navigators (EN) can assist transitioning Service Members and their spouses with 1-on-1 counselings to include self and skill assessments, identifications of credentials and high-demand occupations, resume reviews, and connect them to government and non-government ENPP partners.
To schedule an appointment with an EN please visit dol.gov/employmentnavigator or scan the appropriate camp QR code listed below.
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