How is your specific military branch assisting you in preparing for the private sector upon separation?

PO3 Michael Townsend — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:31:23 -0400

Response by LTC Stephan Porter made Oct 1 at 2018 11:03 PM

LTC Stephan Porter — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:03:03 -0400

Other than SFL/TAP, nothing!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2018 11:09 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:09:17 -0400

I was discharged in 1972. I made and carried out my own plans.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Oct 1 at 2018 11:46 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:46:54 -0400

TAPS is a big deal in the AF. It’s several weeks of pre-discharge training for how to transition into civilian life. Since I am still in, I haven’t been to it myself.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Oct 2 at 2018 6:30 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:30:59 -0400

If you are expecting the military to prepare and support you through a transition in jobs you might be in trouble. There are more programs now than there were back when I departed (there were none then). We all seemed to manage without hours of classes, preparation, resume writing etc.

There is nothing wrong with a plan but don't be married to it. Be flexible and understand you might have to start somewhere other than what you might have expected.