The '''Transition Assistance Program''' (TAP) is a [[U.S. Department of Defense]]-led program that provides serviceService members with preparation and resources for their civilian life after they separate from the military. TAP is an interagency program between the Department of Defense (DoD), the [[U.S. Department of Labor]], [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs|Department of Veterans Affairs]], [[Small Business Administration]], [[Department of Homeland Security]], [[U.S. Department of Education]], and [[Office of Personnel Management]]. <ref>https://dodtap.mil/partners.html</ref> Service member participation in TAP is mandatory.
The program offers curricula for serviceService members through classroom training.Itas iswell also availableas online through the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) portal for geographically separated Service members, short-notice separatees, spouses, or as a refresher for veterans.<ref name="JKO">{{cite web|url=http://jko.jten.mil|title=JKO|work=jko.jten.mil}}</ref> The curriculum is standardized by the DoD and administered individually by each Service. TAP courses have been executed at over 200 military installations. It is reviewed annually based on participant and other SME feedback. TAP courses have been executed at over 200 military installations.
