Proactive Marine Corps Transition Assistance In The Twenty-First Century
Abstract
This paper will examine the programmatic efficiency and effectiveness of the Marine Corps Transition Readiness Program (TRP) in the context of the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS), the Marine for Life Cycle to include case management, and the transition of Marines to civilian society after separation or retirement. This review will provide insight into current programmatic shortfalls and will then recommend pragmatic improvements to enhance TRP. TRP has improved at the deck plate level over the last two years through the adoption of new transition assistance requirements to include a formal one-week standardized TRS and Capstone. The implementation of the Marine for Life Cycle concept will further improve transition readiness. However, significant programmatic shortfalls exist in quantitatively, qualitatively, and temporally tracking Marines through the course of their Marine for Life Cycle and with measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the transition of Marines to civilian society. There is presently no case management system in place across the Marine Corps to capture these relevant readiness metrics. A case management system would enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of TRP through tracking the Marine for Life Cycle, memorializing the timely completion of all transition assistance requirements, facilitating Marine Veteran mentoring of transitioning Marines, and confirming the successful transition of Marines to civilian society. There is also no Marine Corps Order on TRP and no formal TRP training for leaders at each level in the chain of command. Creation of a Marine Corps Order and annual training requirements would provide a roadmap to educate leaders on the importance of TRP.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 17, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA620284
Entities
People
- Keith A. Forkin
Organizations
- Air War College