The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) helps U.S. service members and their spouses prepare for the move from military service to civilian life. Its outcome-based, modular curriculum provides information, tools, training, and resources to support individual post-military goals, including employment, higher education, finances, entrepreneurship, and managing transition stress. TAP also offers an event management service where users can find upcoming classes by service component, state, installation, or subject area, with options to explore events through the military services and partner organizations such as the Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Small Business Administration.

The transition process begins with individualized counseling, where service members assess their needs and start an Individual Transition Plan. Pre-separation counseling covers benefits, entitlements, and resources, and spouses and caregivers are encouraged to attend. TAP includes a Capstone event, during which commanders review career readiness and the transition plan. The program recommends starting well before separation or retirement and connects participants with follow-on support when needed.