SFL-TAP Delivery & Documentation: Total Soldier Concept Rose Marie Tinker HRC Transition Division, Prepare Branch Policy Analyst Amanda Crowdus Serco Inc., SFL-TAP Policy and Training Director

Soldier Transition Experience Personal Preference Family Considerations Fiscal Responsibility Labor Market Information Where will I live? Purpose-driven Aptitude and personal choice Predetermined skill-sets and abilities Credentials /Licensure What will I do/Who will I be? Perceived Self-Efficacy Perceived TAP Value Voluntary vs. Involuntary Separation Deployments/ Mission Needs When do I start? Internal External

Modified Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) Of 43 identified life events on the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory, 11 can be recognized as applicable to transitioning Service members within a one year time span. Accumulation of points increases risk of stress-induced health breakdown. Point associated to events occurring the past year >150 points = low susceptibility to stress-induced health breakdown 151 points = 50% change of major health breakdown in next 2 yrs <300 points = 80% chance of major health breakdown in the next 2 years

Five Dimensions of Health and Strength CSF2 Vision A Total Army team of physically healthy and psychologically strong Soldiers, Families, and DACs whose resilience and total fitness enables them to thrive in the military and civilian sector and to meet a wide range of operational demands. WHO Definition of Health A state of complete physical, social and mental well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Concept of wellness - Dimension Definitions Physical: organic body state & needs (sleep, nutrition, exercise) Spiritual: purpose, identity, values, beliefs, life vision Emotional: self-control, adjusting to change and problems, aware of thoughts and feelings, expressing emotions Mental: intellectual growth, cognitive ability, creativity Social: trusted, valued, fulfilling relationships, communication skills, support networks Family: primary source of support in a safe, secure environment

Development Skill “Fit for Duty” Stress Management Decision Making Budget, Gap Analysis, Resumes, Applications (school and job), Certs, Licensures, ITP Physical Exam, Disability, eBenefits Networking, Mentorship, Family Concerns, Interviewing, Negotiating Purpose, ITP, Values, Assessment VA Vet Centers, Special Concerns “Fit for Duty” Stress Management Decision Making

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. -Goethe

Identification/Notification Tells WHEN and HOW to start transition planning with SFL-TAP Begins accountability Signals SLC shift to Transition Phase Tells Soldier WHEN to start SFL-TAP (answers inherent question of when transition activity begins from Army perspective) Soldier individual accountability begins for transition decision-making and preparation Paradigm shift from SLC Initial and Service phases to transition phase (Civilian duty fitness)

Supports ITP development Touchpoint Soldier Benefit Associated Requirement (including CRS) SFL-TAP/TAP XXI Capture Preseparation ** & Initial Counseling Benefits and Entitlements Primer Goal Identification Ebenefits, MyHealthEVet, AJC Presep Counseling with DD Form 2648/-1 Ebenefits registration Form Completion eBenefits BM ITP Track BM AJC BM Transition Overview* SFL-TAP & ITP Resilient Transitions (Mentorship, Family, Stressors) n/a Course attendance MOS Crosswalk* Personal assessment JST/VMET LMI Crosswalk military skills, education, certification to desired civilian goal Assessment Gap Analysis Licensure, Certification, Apprenticeship requirements Assessment BM Gap Analysis BM Financial Planning Workshop* Enhances financial knowledge Compares current and projected financial needs to meet transition goals Post Service Budget Post Service Budget BM DOLEW* Employment readiness; resume, references, job search development Course Completion DOL Gold Card DOL Gold Card BM Waiver BM Supports ITP development *JKO Course available **Available through TAP XXI

Supports ITP development Touchpoint Soldier Benefit Associated Requirement (including CRS) SFL-TAP / TAP XXI Capture VA Benefits Briefings I* and II* Comprehensive benefit information VA Applications Resources, support familiarity Course completion Course attendance Cont. of Military Service Counseling (AC only) Offers RC opportunity as a career option Counseling completion Cont. of Military Service Counseling BM Accessing Higher Education* Evaluation of schools and application process None; may assist in attaining track CRS Career Technical Training* Evaluation of programs and application process Entrepreneur Track* Principles of self-employment and entrepreneurship None ITP Review* ITP completion, deficiency identification None; may assist in attaining and tracking ITP and other CRS (job app pkg/job offer) Course attendance, possible ITP BM, other related BMs Capstone CRS Verification and Warm Handover Event completion and DD Form 2958 Possible course attendance, DD Form 2958 submission Supports ITP development *JKO Course available

Current Policy References -10 USC 1142 -Public Law 101-510 - Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011 -OSD DTM 12-007 -Army Directive 2014-18 Future Policy -AR 600-80 SFL-TAP Presentation References -http://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory/Holmes and Rahe Inventory -Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 19-22 June, 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 States (Official Records of the World Health Organization, no. 2, p. 100) and entered into force on 7 April 1948. -AR 350-53 Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness -Army Transition Campaign Plan FY14 - FY15

Points of Contact Rose Marie Tinker Rose.m.tinker.civ@mail.mil 502-613-8394 Amanda Crowdus Amanda.l.crowdus.ctr@mail.mil 502-613-8506