Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

(Recently known as Goals, Plans, Success (GPS) Program )

The Transition provides separating/retiring service members and their families with the skills, tools and self-confidence necessary to successfully re-enter into the civilian work force, pursue higher education or technical training or retire.

The goal of the program is to provide professional career development resources throughout the military career life cycle (MLC).  Per OPNAVINST 1900.2C and the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, every Service member is eligible for and will have full access to transition services and must meet Career Readiness Standards (CRS) prior to separation.

TGPS e-Forms and GPS Reports Training (Oct19) 

Guidance and Forms

DoD Instruction 1332.35 TAP for Military Personnel (29Feb17)

DD Form 2875 System Authorization Form (SAAR) (Aug 09)                       (Note:  OPNAV 5239/14 SAAR-Navy cannot be used for DMDC access.)

OPNAV Instruction 1900.2C TAP (24Aug16)

NAVADMIN 030/15 Transition GPS - Reserves (2Feb15)

NAVADMIN 223/19 Changes to Transition Assistance Program (30SEP19)

Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Forms:

      - ITP Block 1: Needs, Finances, Training, Certifications 

      - ITP Block 2: Employment 

      - ITP Block 3: Higher Education

      - ITP Block 4: Technical training (optional)

      - ITP Block 5: Entrepreneurship (optional)

      - ITP Block 6: Transition Timeline (optional)