TRS: Transitioning out of the military

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 May 2014 00:12:37 -0400

I recently attended in February the mandatory TRS training for exiting the military. I have to say I loved it. There were so many things brought to light for me and the personnel were very helpful and informative. However, I was over whelmed. The information given sent for a flood of endless questions and worries. You can do this program 18 months out of your EAS, having done this only just about 4 months ago, I've forgotten so much!! The military makes it very difficult to take care of personal tasks and naturally having to be present for duty during normal civilian working hours, it doesn't give you much opportunity to work with. My situation in general leaves me horrified. I'm going through a divorce with an 8 month old and no home or family to return to once I'm gone. I can't give up on my aspirations but I have to be realistic on being a mother, entering the civilian work force and going to school full time. There are so many things I could do to prepare for this if I simply had the time. I believe the military should accommodate those transitioning out. It's no secret that we all struggle doing so. Having a battalion that is dedicated solely to those about to transition, we will say 2 months, so that they can be properly accounted for but continue to work and be afforded the chance to use all resources available through their base (classes, VA, medical, job hunting, etc.) Until they are finally discharged. I believe those of us that have earned our honorable discharge should be encouraged to get your priorities and life in line before you make that leap. We are the country. Once we properly return to the civilian status, we are more capable than any to be successful and make great change for our communities, schools and businesses in general. The veteran unemployment and homeless rates I believe would drop and possibly suicide rates as well. If you give someone enough time to plan, there is minimal chance for failure and I think the results would speak for itself. What are your thoughts on how this could work in positively assisting active duty military more on transitioning?

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Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made May 24 at 2014 10:09 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Sat, 24 May 2014 22:09:47 -0400

CPL Ciesiun, At the very least, the military should provide those transitioning out more time to prepare for civilian life.
Transitioning in itself can be quite stressful, add to that a separation and pending divorce, becoming a single parent and school, it can be overwhelming.
RallyPoint is an excellent resource for advice on resources and support.
It has been nearly 30 years since I transitioned from military to civilian. So I cannot offer much advice, as I am sure the process is much different now. I am, however, transitioning, or recently transitioned from the work force into being a full time student.
Have you looked in to http://www.vetsprevail.org.
They cover many issues that those in the military face during transitioning. Also, they cover a wide range of topics and offer community support for separation and divorce, PTSD, depression, and many others.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made May 30 at 2014 1:40 AM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Fri, 30 May 2014 01:40:16 -0400

They do this for the ones that they are separating administratively. Had a Sgt get AdSepd for a positive urinalysis and the day after his board he was transferred to Spe Co. Same thing they do with the guys getting out from Oki. So it would make sense for them to do something for those that are getting out honorably.

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