SFL-TAP is the official Army TAP directed by the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, and the USAREUR Commander.  Soldiers transitioning from military service, DA civilians, and retirees are eligible to use the ACAP Center.  Orders are NOT REQUIRED.  Family members transitioning with their sponsor are also eligible to utilize the ACAP program; however transitioning Soldiers are given first priority.  Our experienced, professional counselors provide a variety of services.

1.) Mandatory Pre-Separation Counseling – a mandatory automated counseling session that ALL ETSing Soldiers must attend.  The counseling is by appointment at 0900 and as required by ACAP. Soldiers are encouraged to attend 365 or NLT 180 days prior to departure date and Title 10, USC 1142 stipulates that all service members receive counseling at least 90 days prior to their date of separation. Orders are not necessary to attend, but the DD 2648, Preseparation Counseling Checklist, is required to obtain orders. You get this checklist when at the preseparation briefing. Schedule ACAP Pre-Separation Counseling by calling Baumholder ACAP DSN: 485-6630, CIV: 06783-66330; or schedule online through ACAP Online Secure Portal.
                
2.) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) – facilitated by the Department of Labor. Covers career decisions, transition, stress, resume/cover letter development, dress for success, interviews and translating military skills to civilian skills in a 2-1/2 day, live classroom setting or by a self-paced, interactive, multimedia computer-based training system (Job Assistance Training Application). Schedule TAP by calling Baumholder ACAP DSN: 485-6630, CIV: 06783-66330; or schedule online through ACAP Online Secure Portal    

3.) Resume/RESUMIX/Individual Counseling – Counselors are available for one-on-one appointments with clients, who have completed a Job Assistance Workshop/JATA to provide guidance and assistance at all stages of the job transitioning process.  Schedule counseling appointments by calling Baumholder ACAP DSN: 485-6630, CIV: 06783-66330.

                
4.) Computer Appointments/Copier/Fax - all office tools are available to assist in job search and transitioning.          

                                                                                                                                    
5.) ACAP is your referral source for VA benefit questions.  The following VA briefings are offered monthly and can be scheduled  for transitioning Soldiers and spouses by calling Baumholder ACAP DSN: 485-6630, CIV: 06783-66330; or follow the online do-it-yourself  software on ACAP Online: