SOI INITIAL COUNSELING - CAMP PENDLETON TRS

Initial Counseling (IC) must be completed NET 18 months from EAS and NLT 12 months from EAS. Please ensure you have all IC Documents listed below completed prior to your appointment. Please download the initial counseling checklist instructions here: https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/modules/media/?do=inline&id=74d4ce4f-ffb5-4e6a-9830-6625b902b289

*Update*

The initial counseling process has been updated. Service members MUST complete the Individual Transition Plan (ITP)/Self-assessment on the Army Tap portal.

IC Requirements:

1. Initiate DD 2648 eForm https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
2. VA eBenefits Registration
3. Verification of Military Experience and Training(VMET)
4. Joint Services Transcript (JST)
5. Individual Transition Plan (ITP)/Self-Assessment https://portal.armytap.army.mil
6. Update MOL Email
7. Access to most recent LES

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to appointment.

**SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES**



ADSEP, MEDSEP, or 90-day EAS may complete their initial counseling appointment as a "walk-in" on Main Side at Leatherneck Lanes, BLDG 1339, Classroom 4, Tue - Fri between 0800-1430.

You are required to have all IC documents completed and in hand prior to speaking with an advisor (please reference list above). Additionally, MEDSEP/ADSEP are REQUIRED to have the following in order to be seen:

MEDSEP - Must have letter/notification from PEBLO/Case Manager

ADSEP - Must have official intent to separate notification from Command



For any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected] or call: 760-763-6939

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