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Initial Counseling & Pre-Separation
Begin as early as possible (up to 24 months before separation/retirement). You’ll build your Individual Transition Plan (ITP) and choose your track(s).
Own your next mission.
Mentorship • Career • Education
Independent helper site; not an official DoD/USN/FFSC resource.
Own your next mission.
This page gives Sailors a clean launch point for transition: quick self-assessment, a prioritized timeline, and direct links to official resources. Answers stay in your browser—no PII is stored.
Begin as early as possible (up to 24 months before separation/retirement). You’ll build your Individual Transition Plan (ITP) and choose your track(s).
Employment • Education • Entrepreneurship • Vocational. Pick what fits your next mission—combos are OK. Bring your JST/VMET and résumé if applicable.
Complete your Career Readiness Standards: budget, ITP, résumé or acceptance/enrollment, gap analysis, and warm hand-offs as needed. Your commander validates at Capstone.
Ensure members attend IC/Pre-Sep early, select tracks, and meet CRS before Capstone.
JST / VMET • LES & budget notes • Résumé (draft) • List of questions • Family considerations.
Own your next mission.
Answer honestly. This short check mirrors DoD’s Initial Self-Assessment and CRS focus areas. Nothing is uploaded—your answers stay in this browser.
Own your next mission.
Color-coded quick links for Active Duty → Civilian. Hover for details, click to launch.