Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS)

The Marine For Life Cycle model requires every Marine at their first Permanent Duty Station (PDS) to attend the Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS) within 90 days of their arrival per MARADMIN 568/16. The PRS provides Marines with an understanding of resources and program available to assist them with developing and supporting career and personal goals, while on active duty and beyond.

Due to the uprising of COVID-19 and the precautionary measures taking place, JRC will be canceling all classes until further notice.  To complete this requirement, personnel must complete the online registration through Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) prior to completing the course.  The course code and instructions for registering will be provided via email.  Please contact MCBB_PRS@usmc.mil to register and please provide the following information:

-Rank, Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial
-Department of Defense Identification Number (DoDI #)
-Contact information (phone number/email address) 

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Individual Counseling (IC) Appointments

Service Members must schedule and complete their Individual Counseling (IC) appointment and Pre-Separation Counseling brief before attending the Transition Readiness Seminars per MARADMIN 632/19. Once an IC appointment has been scheduled, a transition staff member will provide instructions on how to access their counselor prior to their appointment via email.  To schedule your IC appointment, please use the camp links below. The availability of appointments may vary by location. When scheduling the appointment, Service Members will have the option to elect for in-person or virtual style appointments during registration. If you are unable to make your scheduled time or have questions, please email  MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil. 

The entire TRS Pre-Work checklist and all supporting documents must be completed prior to the Individual Counseling (IC) appointment. Once the checklist has been completed please schedule your Individual Counseling (IC) by utilizing the following links* below.

TRS Pre-Work Checklist

Self Assessment/ITP

How-to-Guides/Resources

How-to-Access the eForm Guide

How-To-Digitally-Sign-Your-eForm Guide

How-to-Create VA.gov Login Guide

How-to-Access LES Guide

Pre-Separation Counseling Resource Guide & Pre-Separation Counseling Brief

Things You Need to Know / Things You Need to Do Resource List 

Individual IC Appointments

***If any of the below camps display 'Sold Out' or 'Event Ended', please click on another camp to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment***

Individual Camp Courtney IC Appointments

Individual Camp Schwab IC Appointments

Individual Camp Hansen IC Appointments

Individual Camp Foster IC TRP Office Appointments

Individual Camp Foster IC EDU Office Appointments

Individual MCAS Futenma IC Appointments 

Individual Camp Kinser IC Appointments

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2-Day Transition Tracks

The Transition Readiness Program (TRP) offers four 2-day tracks for Service Members and spouses to attend. The tracks provide assistance, information, and training in education, employment, entrepreneurship, or vocational goals. The 2-day tracks may be required based on the Service Members' transition pathway, identified during their Individual Counseling (IC).  

Service Members can attend 2-day tracks at any time. It is highly recommended to complete a 2-day track before attending the Transition Readiness Seminar or Pre-Retirement Seminar but must be complete before a Service Member completes their capstone review. If you are unsure if a 2-day track is required, please refer to your eForm to identify your tier status. 

A 2-day track is only required for Tier 3 Service Members; it is highly recommended for all other tiers.

To register for the employment, entrepreneurship, or vocational tracks, please visit the 'Workshops' tab on the Transition page or email MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil.

To register for the education track, please email eduadvisor@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. 

To view the upcoming schedules for each track, please refer to the links below for schedules, participant guides, and presentations. 

Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS)

Individual Counseling (IC) Appointments

Individual Counseling appointments will continue as scheduled. Please visit the following link Individual Counseling page and use the links listed to schedule your one-on-one appointment.  All appointments will be conducted in-person or virtual based on the Service Members preference. Please be prepared to scan your TRS Pre-Work documents by saving an electronic copy of completed work for virtual appointments. 

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Transition Readiness Program at MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil.

The Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS), per MCO 1700.31, is required for all active duty Service Members separating from service. Effective 1 October 2019, per DoDI 1332.35 and MARADMIN 632/19, all Service Members must complete an Individualized Initial Counseling (IC) and a Pre-Separation Counseling brief with a Transition Readiness Staff by 12-18 months out from separation or 12-24 months from retirement. During the IC it will be identified which pathway the Service Members will be required to complete and will determine if a 2-day track(s) are required, prior to the Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC)* registering the Service Member for TRS.  The 2-day tracks are Managing Your Education (MYE), Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW), Career and Credential Exploration (C2E), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneur Track - Boots to Business (B2B). 

*To register and receive the TRS Pre-Work checklist, please contact your Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC). If you need assistance identifying your UTC, please contact the Transition office at MCBB_TRP@USMC.MIL.

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Pre-Retirement Seminar 

Individual Counseling (IC) Appointments

Individual Counseling appointments will continue as scheduled. Please visit the following link Individual Counseling page and use the links listed to schedule your one-on-one appointment.  All appointments will be conducted in-person or virtual based on the Service Members preference. Please be prepared to scan your TRS Pre-Work documents by saving an electronic copy of completed work for virtual appointments. 

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Transition Readiness Program at MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil.

The Pre-Retirement Seminar is an alternative option to the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) MCO 1700.31 for retiring Service Members.  Effective 1 October 2019, per DoDI 1332.35 and MARADMIN 632/19, all Service Members must complete an Individualized Initial Counseling (IC) with a Transition Readiness Staff by 12-18 months out from separation or 12-24 months from retirement. During the IC it will be identified which pathway the Service Members will be required to complete and will determine if a 2-day track(s) are required, prior to the Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC)* registering the Service Member for the Pre-Retirement Seminar.  The 2-day tracks are Managing Your Education (MYE), Department of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW), Career and Credential Exploration (C2E), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneur Track - Boots to Business (B2B).  

*To register and receive the TRS Pre-Work checklist, please contact your Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC). If you need assistance identifying your UTC, please contact the Transition office at MCBB_TRP@USMC.MIL.

Pre-Retirement Seminar Presentations

Legal (180-Day Retirement Fact Sheet)

TRICARE

IPAC - IPAC Outbound Process & Information

DMO & PTO

Travel/Disbursing

Medical Records

VA Benefits & Services 4.0 (Participant Guide only)

Relocation (Smooth Move) Information

Military Occupational Codes (MOC) Participant Guide - MOC Gap Analysis Career Readiness Standard (CRS) (print out only)

Self-Assessment/Individual Transition Plan (ITP- fillable document)

TRS Department of Labor (DOL Day) - Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition (EFCT) (Presentation) DOL Day EFCT Participant Guide

Marine for Life Network

Navy Personnel Support Detachment Retiring Brief Information

Financial Information & Brief

eFinancial Workbook (Instructions for the eFinancial Workbook) - Financial Planning Snapshot

Financial Websites

Life Cycle Approach Handout

Survivor Benefit Plan Handout

Retirement Planning

Financial Insurance

Estate Planning

Financial Planning for Transition

TSP

For additional resources for retirees on-island please click here. 

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Capstone Review

Capstone Review is the culmination of the transition process and must be completed with a transition staff NLT 120 days from the Service Members’ End of Active Service (EAS). Service Members will be required to present their completed Career Readiness Standards (CRS) to a transition staff member before the Commander’s Verification phase. The CRS are deliverables demonstrating if the Service Member is prepared to pursue personal post-transition goals. A transition staff member will complete an in-depth review of the Service Members’ eForm, Individual Transition Plan (ITP), and all required CRS documents.

All transitioning Service Members must complete the following CRS in preparation for their Capstone Review:

·      12-month post-separation budget or Financial Planning Snapshot

·      Individual Transition Plan (ITP)/Self-Assessment

·      Military Occupational Crosswalk (MOC) Gap Analysis Worksheet

·      VA.gov registration

·      Continuum of Military Service Opportunity via the Reserve Opportunities and Obligation Brief (ROOB) (not required for Retirees)

Depending on the Service Members’ transition pathway (identified during their Individual Counseling) will determine what CRS documents will be required. Additional CRS are as follows:

·      2-Day track CRS deliverables*
               -Employment:  Completed Resume or Verification of Employment
               -Vocational Training:  Comparison of Technical Schools
               -Education:  Comparison of Colleges/Universities
               -Entrepreneurship:  None

*A 2-Day track is only required for Tier 3 Service Members. Please refer to your eForm if you are unsure of your tier status.

How to complete a Capstone Review

When a Service Member is ready to complete their Capstone Review, they must:

Contact their Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) advisor or specialist to request a Capstone Review in-person or virtual. If the Transition Advisor or Transition Specialist is unavailable, please email MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil to request a Capstone Review and include all required CRS documents and EDIPI number.

Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC)

The Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC) coordinates with the installation transition office to ensure their Service Members within their units meet all requirements for the Transition Readiness Program (TRP). As the UTC, you will ease the process of transition to civilian life for all separating, retiring, deactivating, and demobilizing Service Members regardless of their rank. In order to become a UTC you must be appointed in writing by the CO. Please use the UTC letter template listed under resources. Once the letter has been completed please email a copy to MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil to request UTC training.

As a newly appointed UTC you must be:

·       Appointed in writing

·       In the rank of E-5 or above and not currently serving as the Career Planner

·       At least 12 months remaining with the command

·       Reports directly to the CO/XO

·       Complete UTC training no later than 45 days of appointed letter

For additional questions or inquires on the role of the UTC please contact any of the transition offices or email us at MCBB_TRP@usmc.mil.

Commanding Officer (CO) & Designee

The CO or designee, as scheduled by the UTC, personally interviews each separating Service Member to determine if they have met all of the required Career Readiness Standards (CRS), have a viable plan to transition from military to civilian life, and has been provided a warm handover to connect with external agencies that offer additional assistance post transition through the eForm (DD2648). In order to become a designee, you must be appointed in writing.

As a newly appointed designee you must:

·       Be appointed in writing by the CO or O5 (with court martial authority) and not appointed as a UTC

·       In the rank of an E6 or above

·       Receive designee training through the UTC or transition office

·       Review CRS and address any areas of concern or non-compliance before electronically signing the eForm

·       Receive official email 'token' to complete the eForm

Additional Resources for CO/Designees

·       Designee Letter Template

·       CO/Designee Brief

·       DoDtap FAQs for Commanders/Designees - DoDTap Website

·       Capstone Checklist

·       Commanders Designee eForm Job Aid

·       How to Access TRP Gear Locker for Commanders

·       NDAA Timeline (National Defense Authorization Act)

·       Managing Your (MY) Transition Timeline Guide (DoDTap) 

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