1. Ms. Naomi Lynch, IMCOM Operations Update
Chief, Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program
Installation Management Command
IMCOM delivers and integrates base support to enable readiness for a self-reliant and globally-responsive All Volunteer Army

2. Overview IMCOM SFL-TAP/SFL Fusion Cell Roles & Responsibilities
DD Form 2648 & 2958 – Uploading in Soldiers Personnel File
VSO/MSO Update
Commercial Internet to NIPR Conversion
Budget
Rebranding and Messaging
Examples of Items & Costs to Support SFL-TAP
SFL-TAP 34 Term Hiring Update
Supporting At Risk Populations
Installation Transition Services Council
OIP Trends
Transition OPORD/FRAGO Update
IMCOM Tasks in Support of SFL-TAP
Soldier for Life COP Data Sources
Way Ahead
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3. IMCOM SFL-TAP/SFL Fusion Cell Roles & Responsibilities
Prepare
Guide, Resource, & Support SFL-TAP Centers, Mobilization and Demobilization IMCOM-wide
Provide Soldiers with tools and resources for a successful transition
Support the National Memorandum of Understanding
Execute all Army policy
Train SFL-TAP Managers
Connect
Connect Soldiers w/future employers at the installation-level
Synchronize Garrison Efforts National (COC) Employment Summits
Community Relations
SFL Champion
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4. DD Form 2648 & 2958 – Uploading in Soldier’s Personnel File
Pre-Separation Checklist
Transition points currently upload forms
Need for standardization, consistency & efficiencies
Reference: AR , 7 Apr 14, Section B-2,
Direct Feed and Web Upload of documents to iPERMS
DD Form 2958
Service Member
Career Readiness Standards/
Individual Transition Plan Checklist
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5. VSO/MSO and Nonprofit Non-Federal Entities
What is it?
Purpose
23 Dec 14 SECDEF directive to military services to provide greater access & support services to "VA-recognized Veteran Service and Military Service Organizations” as well as “Nonprofit Non-Federal entities"
Installation Commanders must provide space/associated services on a space available basis at no cost
It’s the law (Section 5902, section 38, U.S.C.)
Maintain strong relationship w/national VSO/MSOs recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the preparation/process of VA Claims
Provide better access to military installations
Document installation level service support and address the responsibilities of each of the parties
Examples of Eligible Organizations
Way Ahead
VSO/MSO
Nonprofit Non-Federal
Entities are organizations
that provide…
Installation commanders are approval authority and must receive requests in writing
IMCOM developing policy memo for execution
American Ex-Prisoners of War
American Red Cross
Disabled American Veterans
Gold Star Wives of America
Military Order of the Purple Heart
National Association for Black Veterans
National Veterans Legal Services Program
The Retired Enlisted Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wounded Warrior Project
Camp Support and Services
Physical Fitness/rec activities
Scholarships
Life skills
Career opportunities
Emergency/financial assist
For example: American
Corporate Partners,
Operation Reinvent

6. Commercial Internet to NIPR Conversion
What is it?
HQDA Army CIO/G6 has requested IMCOM Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) Centers establish a standardized and enterprise approach for provision of connectivity to the internet.
There is no standardization as to how the SFL-TAP Centers are currently receiving connectivity to the Internet or receiving desktop support at Installations.
Security and ease of Access
There are a variety of connectivity solutions:
Commercial Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Army Recreation and Machine Program (ARMP)
Network Enterprise Center (NEC)
Why it is important?
There are a variety of connectivity solutions such as commercial Internet Service Providers (ISPs) (i.e. Time Warner, Comcast, Army Recreation and Machine Program (ARMP)) with wireless connectivity to the desktops and Network Enterprise Center (NEC) provided connection (either VLAN or NIPRNet connection) with wired connection to the desktop. Some SFL-TAP centers receive IT equipment support from the local NEC while others do not.
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In Oct 14 conduct a detailed site survey with 7th SC (T) G3, Ft Gordon NEC and IMCOM at the Ft Gordon SFL-TAP Center to determine IT requirements
Concluded IMCOM cost estimate for IT Conversion for selected installations
Determine potential Funding Source for implementation
IMCOM Battle Rhythm
Decision Point
Way Forward X

7. Budget
Discuss Spend Plan
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8. What is it? Where are we now?
Rebranding Army Career & Alumni Program (ACAP)
to Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
July 2012 CSA established Army SFL
May 2014 CSA directed the rebranding of
ACAP to SFL-TAP to reinforce the Army’s
commitment to incorporate transition
activities throughout a Soldier’s entire
military career
IMCOM OPORD released
24 Oct 14 directs installations to rebrand
ACAP to SFL-TAP in 3 phases
Phase I (24 Oct Nov 14) IAW
OPORD develop & submit rollout plan
Phase II (Oct 14–Sep 16) Execute
Phase III (1 Oct 16) FOC
What is it?
Where are we now?
As of 30 Mar 15:
100% of installations delivering
SFL-TAP initiated Phase I
100% of installations initiated Phase II
10% of installations report Phase III completion .
Talking Points:
Today, our Army is undergoing a transition to a smaller force. As we do, IMCOM is doing its part to set the conditions for success on future battlefields. The Soldier for Life (SFL) program is one of the many ways the Army is doing that. The Army is relying on IMCOM to make this effort successful. You all have already heard about and are already in the execution phases of the chief of staff’s initiative to rebrand our ACAP programs to Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Programs. This is not about a name change on buildings but rather an effort to the change mindset of the way transition services are delivered to our stakeholders, regardless of their current status within the Soldier Life Cycle.
I want to make sure that you know IMCOM released OPORD on 24 Oct 2014 directing our installations to rebrand in three phases as outlined here. I wanted to give you a quick update on where we are with installation rebranding efforts as of 4 Dec 14. We performed a data call on 18 Nov 14 to include the installations’ funding required, challenges rebranding, whether they are using the new SFL logo, whether they have coordinated press releases and organized kickoff events. Great news, 100 percent of our installations have initiated Phase I and 87 percent have begun Phase II.
My team is currently compiling your cost estimates and stand ready to assist your TSM with any issues that may arise.
We also recently checked the installations’ websites and social media sites and we are making progress but there remains work to be done. As a reminder, this is one of the CSA’s top priorities and HQDA is anxious for us to rebrand as soon as possible.
Stay tuned for further developments in our rebranding efforts that will encompass the Retiree Services Offices at our installations. Once we get the Army’s policy guidance on this issue, we will issue instructions to the field on how to proceed.
IMCOM WAY AHEAD:
Identify funding for Garrisons
Review/analyze signage, social media sites, marketing, physical name
changes, pamphlets, etc
Army rebranding policy for Retirement Services to SFL due NLT 2d Qtr FY15

9. Example of Rebranding Items & Costs to Support SFL-TAP
Qty
Price Per Item
Subtotal
Banner - Vertical Stand 2 $ $
Literature Display 3 $ $
Floor Poster Stand
$195.00 $
Poster Display Kit 1
$120.00 $
Poster, Mounted (Cdr Prg) 20 $ $
Poster, Mounted (Soldier) 16 $
Banner - Outdoor $ $
Poster, Frames 4 $ $
Business Cards
$300.00 $
Building Signage $ $
Room Signage $ $
Name Plates $
Total
$ 11,353
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10. Total number positions Approved: 34 Number currently filled: 20
Good News Story
Total number positions Approved: 34
Number currently filled: 20

11. Supporting At Risk Populations
Purpose and Goal
Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs & the
Department of Labor are assisting Soldiers
affected by the downsizing of the Army by
providing personalized benefit and employment
assistance
The goal of the project is to secure meaningful
employment for those impacted by force
reductions prior to their separation date, allowing
for a seamless transition to a civilian career
Immediate connection with the VA and DOL for
one-on-one counseling generally available after
transition from service
Committed VA Resources to create a VEC profile
Expedited assistance from American Job Centers,
referrals to job openings & training
opportunities, assessments of skills
Other Resources
SFL Memo
Officers with questions regarding Smooth Takeoff
should “opt-in” via the registration page of the VEC or contact VA at
Veterans Employment Center (VEC): Single employment portal to support veterans and their families; developed by federal government.
American Corporate Partners: Non-profit organization assisting veterans in transition with help of business professionals nationwide: located at

12. Installation Transition Services Council
What is it?
Purpose
HQDA EXORD directs establishment of
an Installation Transition Services Council at
IMCOM Army installations to synchronize decision
making, prioritize local requirements, enhance
readiness, promote stewardship of resources,
enhance communications, and highlight issues
for elevation to Army senior leaders.
The Council supports the Senior Commander
in conducting quarterly installation transition services councils with supported and supporting stakeholders. The Council will support collaboration between federal, state/local agencies and private/non-profit organizations that share responsibility for providing transition assistance to Service members and their families.
Membership
Tasks
Membership will include but is not limited to the following stakeholders:
Transition Services Managers
Retirement Services Officers
Installation Contract Managers
Veterans Administration Representatives
Department of Labor Representatives
Career Counselors
Education Center Directors
Directors of Family Morale
Welfare & Recreation
Directors of Human Resources
Army Reserve/
National Guard Regional Support
Garrison Commanders will upload quarterly
EXSUMS of their Council meetings to the IMCOM COP. Submission of the quarterly EXSUM will be submitted no later than 15 calendar days prior to the last day of every quarter. IMCOM G1 will consolidate all Garrison responses and forward to the Army’s Transition Proponent Office at Human Resources Command.

13. SFL-TAP OIPs – What’s Trending?
Ensure your Commanders are conducting an Installation Transition Services Council
Performance metrics are not communicated to Commanders
Contact with Unit Commanders is not maintained
Soldiers are not starting the SFL-TAP Process at least 365 days out
Marketing objectives need to be achievable
VA Benefits briefings not meeting the 6 month requirement
OSD TGPS electronic class participant surveys are not being completed
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14. TRANSITION OPORD UPDATE a/o 10 Mar 15
Background
Status
Release Date
FRAGO to OPORD ,
In-Processing changes
ACP states eBenefits/My HealtheVet registration to be included during Soldier in-processing along with other tasks to be completed at first duty station
Staffed with Regions. Making edits for submission to front office
TBD
VSO Access MOU Policy Memo
VSOs have requested presence on Installations to assist Soldiers with filing for VA benefits/claims
Sent to Regions for input
Non-profit NFE Policy Memo
NFEs have requested presence on Installations to provide additional SFL-TAP service
Working draft
AJC FRAGO
Prior to Capstone, Soldiers can/should contact the American Job Center (AJC) in the region/location a Soldier intends to reside upon transition to begin that early "connection" with potential employers.
Career Skills Program (CSP)
Soldiers may participate in the Army Credentialing Program or the CSP, to obtain credentials related to their MOS, which include apprenticeships, OJT, job shadowing, employment skills training and internships, capitalizing on training and development opportunities.
Working draft w/ACES. Will develop Implementation Plan
Modified Curriculum OPORD
Army Transition Campaign Plan to support the development and execution for Wounded Warriors
Reset OPORD
To be published
Reviewing relevance
QA Visits OPORD15-047
Coordinate SAV/Inspection visits
Released (OPORD )
21Jan15
SFL-TAP Center Term Employee CTO
Temp manpower effort to assist SFL-TAP Centers w/VOW workload
Released (TO15-005)
7Oct14
SFL -TAP Center Workload OPORD
Additional VOW Act requirements created the need to reassess the workload maintained by SFL Center personnel
Released (OPORD )
22Oct14
SFL-TAP Rebranding OPORD
Directed by CSA to rebrand ACAP Centers
Released (OPORD )
24Oct14
SLC OPORD
Army Campaign Plan requires OPORD to be published
Released (OPORD )
12Nov14
IT Assessment TO
Supports SLA between 7th SIGCOM & IMCOM
Released (T15-013)
13Nov14

15. IMCOM Tasks in Support SFL-TAP
Provide adaptive instruction for Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) Soldiers
Report quarterly installation and community job fairs/hiring event metrics
Provide HRC TD a quarterly QA SAV inspection schedule
Publish an OPORD for initial SLC implementation at installations
Incorporate Transition SLC overview slide into Ready and Resilient Army orientation course (RRAOC) and Installation Commander/First Sergeant Courses
Market to current commanders at the installation level
Incorporate Transition SLC requirements into the Commander/First Sergeant Courses
Coordinate for ACT access and training
Change in-processing procedures to include SLC tasks
Develop projected budget requirements to support SLC and CSP implementation
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16. IMCOM Tasks in Support SFL-TAP (cont’d)
Provide information requirements to HRC for Prepare efforts and to SFL for Connect efforts
Ensure Soldiers register and upload resumes to the Army employment portal
Resource through the Army budget process for Army CSP requirements
Serve as the lead for CSP execution at installations; report all CSP program metrics on/around installations to HRC and SFL.
Identify pilot locations ICW OEMA to evaluate education decisions and provide installation support during pilots
Develop CSP programs for the top ten UCX AC MOS’s
Infantry (11), Quartermaster (92), Maintenance (91),
Engineers (12), Medical (68), Signal (25) Transportation(88),
Aviation (15), Military Police (31), Field Artillery (13), Military
Intelligence (35), Armor (19), Adjutant General (42)
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17. Additional IMCOM Tasks in Support SFL-TAP
TSM Quarterly Management Reports
Report installation job fairs/hiring events on IMCOM COP
Support completion of OSD TGPS participant surveys at the end of each core curriculum class
Market to Commanders on your installations the requirement for their Soldiers to complete VOW/CRS
Review the SFL-TAP Center Installation Visit calendar located on the IMCOM COP
TSM Quarterly Management Reports (IMCOM OPORD , Annex S, Appendix 1)
Report installation job fairs/hiring events on IMCOM COP Sharepoint Site (IMCOM OPORD , Annex S, Appendix 1)
Communicate to the Transitioning populations need/requirement by OSD to participate in the OSD TGPS participant surveys at the end of each core curriculum class
Communicate/market to Commanders on your installations the requirement for their Soldiers to complete VOW/CRS (which is more than the five-day TAP classes)
CSP reporting metrics (I don’t know the specifics?)
Regularly review the SFL-TAP Center Installation Visit calendar located on the IMCOM COP
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18. Soldier for Life Common Operating Picture Data Sources
Garrison Resource Matrix
Proponent: HQ IMCOM G1 SFL-TAP
Updated monthly
Career Skills Programs
Proponent: Garrison Staff, IMCOM G1 ACES
Updated monthly
Employment Readiness Training
Proponent: HQ IMCOM G9
Updated NLT 20th of each month
TSM Quarterly Management Report
-Workshop Assessments
-Quarterly Transition Council EXSUM
Proponent: Garrison staff
Submitted NLT 10 days after quarter end
Employment Events Schedule
Proponent: Garrison Staff
Updated as necessary
Financial Readiness Program
Proponent: HQ IMCOM G9
Updated NLT 20th of each month
SFL-TAP Site Visit Schedule
Proponent: HQ IMCOM G1 SFL-TAP
Updated weekly
SFL-TAP Enrollment %
Proponent: Garrison staff
Submitted NLT 3 weeks after quarter end
TAP Confidence and Quality Metrics
Proponent: HQ IMCOM G1 SFL-TAP
Updated quarterly

19. Guiding Resourcing Supporting Way Ahead TSM Handbook OPORDS/FRAGOs
AR (SFL-Transition Assistance Policy)
Fully Implement Transition Councils Worldwide
Guiding
Manpower Study
Metrics
Budget
Installation Support
Resourcing
Marketing
Training
Best Business Practices
Market Best Practices “Tell the IMCOM Story”
Supporting

20. Questions

21. Back up slides
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22. Commanders SFL-TAP Checklist
Appoint a Unit Focal Point Advisor to work SFL-TAP requirements
Run monthly month loss rosters to identify eligible Soldiers and compare with SFL-TAP XXI (Get this from your Transition Service Manager).
Encourage & provide sufficient time for your Soldiers to participate in all transition programs
This means ensure your Soldiers:
Get a Pre-separation briefing one-on-one or online (
Initial Counseling appointment (DD Form 2648/-1)
Attend scheduled services such as: DOL Employment Workshop, VA Benefits Briefings I & II, & Resume Building Classes
Ensure Soldiers keep their appointments!
This slide Reinforces what leaders must do to fully support their transitioning Soldiers and be in full VOW/CRS compliance.
First, appoint a Unit Transition Point of Contact.
Second, ensure that all IDP are reviewed by the chain of command and career/education counselor, as applicable.
Third, run month Loss Roster to identify all eligible Soldiers and compare with Soldiers enrolled in ACAP XXI to ensure full VOW/CRS compliance.
Finally, ensure that all eligible Soldiers are afforded time to participate and that they keep all their associated transition appointments!

23. Command Team’s Focus for Transition
Soldier Arrival at Unit
Leaders should ensure Soldiers develop and/or update their Individual Development Plan (IDP); document within Army Career Tracker (ACT) system to use throughout the Soldier’s Life Cycle .
Soldier Life Cycle
Encourage Soldiers to consult Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) for civilian education & individual self-assessment; Army Community Services (ACS) training on finances/budget skills and family employment; use Career Counselors for MOS Crosswalk-GAP Analysis, and the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) to assist in military education and training.
Transition Decision
Eliminate stigma of transition decisions; support the Soldier, ensuring they go to career counselors and continue to work their IDP
Continuously engage SFL-TAP personnel and use TAP XXI reporting system and eMILPO datastore to track transition data to make informed decisions to identify Soldiers eligible to attend SFL-TAP services
Transition Actions
Soldier must begin NLT 12 Months prior to transition from active duty.
Consult SFL-TAP staff prior to exempting any Soldier
Support Soldier in attending local SFL-TAP classes and consult SFL-TAP to determine appropriate VOW/CRS timeline requirements
Validate Soldier’s Career Readiness Skills (consult SFL-TAP for most current requirements).
This slide lists Command Team’s Responsibility involving programs to ensure full transition requirements compliance.
Upon new Soldiers arrival at the unit the Command Team must develop/update the Soldier’s IDP and track development in the ACT System.
Likewise, the Command Team must track the Soldier Life Cycle touch-point requirements at Annual Review, Reenlistment, and Careerist designation.
Command Team must also support both career counselor activities and each individual Soldier decision.
Once a transition decision is made, the unit should continuously track all eligible Soldiers in ACAP XXI, ensure that all Soldiers begin transition actions NLT 12 months out, and be aware of VOW/CRS requirements and associated exemption policies.
Finally, remain in constant contact with TAP to ensure full situational awareness and understanding of most current VOW/CRS requirements/policy.

24. Commanders: How to be Successful….
Ensure early and frequent Soldier engagement with SFL-TAP 12 – 18 months prior to transition
Implement a commander notification process identifying transitioning Soldiers eligible for SFL-TAP services
Post the Commanding General SFL-TAP Policy Letter and participate in Quarterly Transition Services Council 1 2 3
This slide lists the four common performance indicators for successful transition programs to ensure VOW/CRS compliance.
The first is a Commanding General Policy Letter and incorporated BDE/BN/CO Policy Letters which set the stage in support of Commander/Soldier utilization of SFL-TAP.
Second is a notification process for process to identify eligible transitioning Soldiers and encourage SFL-TAP participation.
And finally, ensuring early and frequent Soldier engagement with SFL-TAP 12 – 18 months prior to transition. Soldiers should be encouraged to schedule transition related appointments in advance, keep those appointments, and utilize the transition tools available to them.
Serve Strong Transition Strong Remain Strong

25. SFL-TAP 34 Term Hiring Update