Posted on Aug 28, 2021
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My unit is trying to send me on mission with a mission leave date AFTER my 180 days from date of separation, let alone the return date being after. I did attempt to start the TAP process the full 18 months out, but the nature of my mos is that we don’t have access to computers or cell phones for the full duration of missions, and I just got back, and am now being sent again so using the virtual center while on mission is impossible. This means I won’t get my ETS Orders on time, and I need a solution. What regulations can I cite on the allotted time requirement to convince my command team to give me a solution?
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Getting your orders normally has nothing to do with TAP. You need to submit your transition packet to transition center. It usually consists of your 4/1, 4/2, 4/3, dd93, SGLV, ERB, and a working copy of your transition leave form. Your post may have additional requirements. You will not need to be TAP complete until it is time to clear. Ive had people complete TAP in 3 days so it is possible.
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This actually helps astronomically, 1sgt, thank you. I had been told that you could not get your ETS orders until complete with capstone, which threw me into a bit of a panic since I need those before I can schedule home goods, clearing, or anything else. That would have made it impossible for my family and I to follow the plan we’ve spent two years putting together. If I can do them congruently, though, I might be able to knock it all out in the 30-45 days I hope they’ll give me, and still be able to do what I need to do outside the army.
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Dang it, I thought we had an entire year, haha
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There is actually a regulation for TAP. There are only a handful of classes the Commander is required to make time for, but they are required to make time for the classes
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The classes take five days.
The Capstone is a day no less than 90 days prior to your final out.
It sounds like you are doing SFL-TAP online, if you are wondering what the regulation is, you can find it under the Resources tab.
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