Description/Abstract
Nearly 250,000 U.S. military members transition out of service each year. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information, tools, and training to prepare service members for their transition to civilian life. However, nearly half of veterans say the military did not adequately prepare them for their transition from service. This issue brief highlights the shortcomings of veteran transition programs, like TAP, and provides recommendations for improving transition outcomes through more holistic programs.
Document Type
Issue Brief
Keywords
Military, Veterans, Transition Assistance Program, Separation from Service
Disciplines
Mental and Social Health | Military and Veterans Studies
Date
4-23-2024
Language
English
Acknowledgements
The author thanks Alyssa Kirk and Shannon Monnat for edits on a previous draft of this brief.
Recommended Citation
Graham, Emily. (2024). The U.S. Military Does Not Adequately Prepare Members for Transition from Service. Lerner Center Population Health Research Brief Series. Issue Brief #68. Accessed at: https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/252/
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