How do you feel about the current ACAP program?

1SG Rich Martinez — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 02:27:08 -0400

Do you think that its worth the amount of money that the Army puts into it and are the transitioning Soldiers gaining any value from the program?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 11 at 2014 7:50 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:50:28 -0400

I hope it's better than the program I went through when I retired in 2006. The entire program was one long 'check the box' exercise.

Response by 1SG Jason Fitzpatrick made Aug 11 at 2014 12:57 PM

1SG Jason Fitzpatrick — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:57:43 -0400

I retired in 2012. I went to ACAP with a Soldier that I was chaptering out of the Army. So, for 23 years of service, I received the same four day course of instruction that my Soldier who failed to maintain basic minimum standards was afforded. I think that there should be a Chapter ACAP and a retirements / honorable discharge ACAP.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 5:05 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:05:45 -0500

It is a good program if you ask questions, stay engaged, network, know which path (school, work, small business) you want to pursue, and stay proactive. Also, there are ACAP and TGPS (Transition, Goals, Progress, and Success) courses available to everyone on JKO. You also maintain the ability to access ALMS (Army Learning Management System) upon ETS.

Response by CW3 Michael Danberry made Nov 15 at 2014 3:22 PM

CW3 Michael Danberry — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:22:57 -0500

ACAP is like "most" other military classes, you only get out of it what you put into it.

Response by SFC Dave Joslin made Nov 17 at 2014 7:50 PM

SFC Dave Joslin — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 19:50:13 -0500

The ACAP program assisted me greatly. I agree with CW3 Michael Danberry, you only get out of it what you put in it. Now as an Operations Director with my own territory in the private sector, I have been coordinating with the ACAP office at the local Post to attend the Employer Workshop day to help mentor other transitioning service members and represent my company as a whole, in an effort to help Veteran's find solid employment with a solid company (I love my job!).