Service Regulations and Orders

Army

Army Regulation (AR) 215-3, "Nonappropriated Funds Personnel Policy," 29 August 2003  This Regulation provides uniform policies governing personnel management and administration for nonappropriated fund instrumentalities' (NAFIs) employees of the Department of the Army (DA).  Paragraph 2-9 specifically addresses the rules and restrictions associated with priority considerations for veterans. Paragraph 2-12 specifically addresses the hiring of involuntarily separated service members.

AR 600-8-7, "Retirement Services Program," 16 June 2008 This Regulation prescribes policies governing military personnel retirement.  Paragraph 3-1b(14) of this Regulation requires that an Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) presentation be included as part of Preretirement Briefing.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps Order (MCO) P1700.24B, "Marine Corps Personal Services Manual," 27 December 2001 This Order publishes policies for Marine and Family Services. Chapter 4, Section 1, and Section 3 for the Family Member Employment Assistance Program, specifically address transition assistance for separating service members.

MCO P12000.11A, "Marine Corps Nonappropriated Fund Personnel Policy Manual," 31 October 2000  This Order provides detailed personnel administrative procedures and provides the primary reference for the overall administration and utilization of employees of Marine Corps NAFIs.  Paragraph 2107 of the Order specifically addresses employment preference for separating service members for employment in Marine Corps NAFIs.

Navy

Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 1754.1B," Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSP) Program," 5 November 2007  This Instruction provides policy and assigns responsibilities for the implementation of the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSP) Program.  Paragraph 3.a in the List of Core Programs and Services specifically addresses the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP). 

OPNAVINST 1900.2B, "Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)," 9 March 07 This Instruction implements provisions and issues policy and guidance for the establishment and execution of the Navy TAMP.  Specific service provider responsibilities are included in section 6.i.

Air Force

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3009, "Airman and Family Readiness Centers," 18 January 2008  This Instruction provides the authority and criteria for establishing Airman and Family Readiness Centers and defines the programs and services that must be available through those centers.  Section 3.7 specifically addresses transition assistance services and programs for retiring, separating, and demobilizing service members and family members.

Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 34-310, "Nonappropriated Fund Personnel Program Management and Administrative Procedures," 1 December 1995  This Manual contains specific guidance and technical procedures for managing and administering employees of NAFIs for the efficient and effective management and administration of the Air Force NAF Personnel Program.  Paragraph 3.3 specifically addresses NAFI employment policies, requirements, and restrictions as they relate to veterans. Paragraph 3.7 specifically addresses employment of retired military personnel.

AFMAN 36-203, "Staffing Civilian Positions," 12 December 2002  Chapter 6 of this Manual provides Air Force policy and procedures for employing retired military members in appropriated fund positions. Incorporating Change 1, 8 June 2006.

Coast Guard

Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) 1900.1, "Preseparation Counseling," 26 February 1996  This Instruction establishes policy and prescribes procedures for conducting Transition Assistance Program preseparation counseling. 

COMDTINST 1900.2A, "Transition Assistance Program," 17 April 2003  This Instruction provides policy and procedures for the Transition Assistance Program in the Coast Guard, including employment assistance for separating personnel.