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TAP @ Norfolk

From the classroom to your next mission — schedule, prep, and transition with confidence.

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Sailors in a classroom during training.
DoD classroom training
TAP whiteboard exercise.
TAP workshop activity
Sailors walking past Chevalier Hall.
Naval Air Technical Training
CONSEP course at Norfolk.
CONSEP course • NAVSTA Norfolk
Aerial view of piers at Norfolk Naval Station.
Norfolk Naval Station piers
Multiple carriers moored at NAVSTA Norfolk.
Carriers moored at NAVSTA Norfolk
2011 aerial of Norfolk Naval Station.
Aerial • Norfolk Naval Station
Hangar event at Norfolk with large crowd.
Community event • Norfolk hangar
1996 aerial of ships at piers 4 & 5, Norfolk.
Fleet piers • Norfolk

Norfolk TAP • Fleet & Family Support Center

Start early (24–12 months). Finish strong. One mission-ready page for your transition.

Email TAP Office Admin: (757) 444-6089 Front Desk: (757) 444-3522 Register / Intake
NS Norfolk Building U-93 TAP Core + Tracks SkillBridge • BDD • GI Bill

Your Transition Timeline (24–0 Months)

24–18 Months Out • Start Early
  • Initial Counseling (IC): Begin DD Form 2648, start your ITP, confirm Tier (1–3) & Career Readiness Standards (CRS).
  • Explore pathways: SkillBridge (apply up to 12 months), MilGears (JST → credentials), ACP Mentorship.
  • Reserve options: Review SELRES/IRR via MyNavyHR.
Open DoDTAP Portal Pre-Separation Guide
18–12 Months Out • TAP Core (NLT 365 days)
  • Pre-Separation Counseling (mandatory): benefits, timelines, ITP setup.
  • DoD Transition Day: Managing Your Transition • MOC Crosswalk • Financial Planning.
  • Pick at least one 2-Day Track: DOL Employment (DOLEW), Career & Credential Exploration (C2E), Managing Your Education (MYE), SBA Boots to Business.
Schedule TAP Core Create VA.gov Account
12–0 Months • Claims, Health, Capstone
  • VA BDD Claim: submit between 180–90 days; begin gathering medical records now.
  • GI Bill: confirm transfer obligation met; plan FAFSA/admissions.
  • Health: schedule SHPE/SHA & Mental Health Assessment; plan TRICARE Reserve Select or Marketplace coverage.
  • Capstone (NLT 90 days): verify CRS (resume, budget, ITP, job/education plan); request warm handover if needed.
  • DD-214: review every line for accuracy—this document unlocks benefits.
Book Capstone TRICARE Options

TAP Classes – Typical Norfolk Rhythm

Weekly Flow & Tracks
MonPre-Separation Counseling (AM)U-93
TueTransition Day: MYT • MOC • Financial PlanningU-93
Wed–Thu2-Day Track: DOLEW / C2E / MYE / Boots to BusinessU-93 / C-9
FriCapstone Appointments (by booking)U-93

* Schedules can shift with base ops. Confirm dates when registering.

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Resource Library (Open What You Need)

Employment, Education & Credentials
VA, Health, & Well-Being
Reserve Affiliation & Community Support

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FAQ – Fast Answers

When should I start TAP?

Start at least 12 months prior (earlier is better—24–18 months). Complete TAP core NLT 365 days and Capstone NLT 90 days before separation.

When do I file a VA disability claim?

Use BDD between 180–90 days before separation. Start gathering medical records as early as 12–18 months prior.

Where are Norfolk TAP classes?

Building U-93, 7928 14th Street, Norfolk, VA 23511. Overflow in Building C-9. Call (757) 444-3522 to confirm your room.

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