The DD 2958 form is required for service members transitioning from military to civilian life. It certifies that the service member has completed the DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and met the required Career Readiness Standards (CRS). These standards align with the service member's goals for employment, education, technical training, or entrepreneurship after leaving the military.
Its development is based on authoritative mandates including 10 U.S.C. 1142, Department of Defense directives, and executive orders. These regulations require that every transitioning service member receives thorough counseling and preparation before their separation date.
The checklist covers essential transition milestones: completing an individual transition plan, evaluating civilian job skills, creating a post-separation budget, and registering on eBenefits. Service members must also complete a VA benefits briefing and a DOL employment workshop as part of the process.
A special section addresses higher education and technical training requirements. The form concludes with a Warm Handover section, where the service member is connected with a VA representative, a DOL employment coordinator, or other support agency to ensure continued assistance after separation.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 2958 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | military handover dol, dd 2958, form standards transition, 2013 dd |
| Issued by | Department of Defense |