Army TAP Process to Start Earlier

Week of January 30, 2012

According to a new order, all Soldiers planning to separate from the Army are now required to begin their transition process at least a year before leaving by scheduling a pre-separation counseling session at their installation Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) Center. Also, a new toll-free call center for transition assistance recently opened. Soldiers can call 1-800-325-4715 for transition advice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And a new website or virtual ACAP Center will soon be available. Army civilian employees who are leaving due to Base Realignment and Closure, or just moving on, as well a National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, are also eligible to use ACAP separation services. For more information, visit the Army Career and Alumni Program website and see this article on Military.com.