US D 101.6/5:C 18/2 BISON LOCKWOOD LIBRAHY UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FEB 8 1993 DOCUMENTS DEPOSITORY LIBRARY 0433 FOREWORD The Army Career and Alumni Program is the umbrella which integrates all available Federal and local transition activities for those being separated. The program is designed to provide a complete package of services and benefits for transitioning active duty, reserve, national guard, and civilian personnel and their families. Your direct contact with the program will be through the local Transition Assistance Office, which is the center of the transition process on your installation. If you are stumped for a starting point or can't find something, a counselor in this office will help you find the answer. During your visit to the Transition Assistance Office your counselor provided you with a great deal of information in the form of an Individual Transition Plan as well as this guidebook. The purpose of this guidebook is to give you a ready reference to benefits and services. It is designed to be used with your transition plan to stimulate questions, provide starting points for your research, and provide information about services, programs, and assistance you may need during not only transition, but also, after you have separated. In addition, information and tips believed important by previous transitioners have been included. A few words about the guidebook's organization. All the information concerning a specific service provider is grouped together. The organizations are arranged alphabetically in one of two sections; Army service providers or other service providers. Listed below each program are references dealing with similar services, benefits, or functiqns. By referring to all headings listed for a program you will be able to obtain all of the information on a given subject. Addresses and other helpful tips needed during and after transition are contained in appendices. A functional index follows the appendices. ~/Fi~~.~i f2 bf(~!;) ~:; l ~'1:~.lt~t.!:.}00 r .:.'~· vr~.:s·~a!J TAijLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER 1 TRANSITION SERVICE PROVIDERS 1 CHAPTER2 ARMY SERVICE PROVIDERS ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES 2 ARMY EDUCATION CENTER 4 CHAIN OF COMMAND 5 CHAPLAIN 6 CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OFFICE 7 COMMISSARY 9 DENTAL CLINIC 9 DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & HOUSING OFFICE 10 DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION OFFICE 11 EXCHANGE 12 FINANCE & ACCOUNTING OFFICE 13 JOB ASSISTANCE CENTER 14 LIBRARY 16 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY 17 MILITARY PERSONNEL OFFICE 18 RESERVE COMPONENT TRANSITION OFFICE 19 RETIREMENT SERVICES OFFICE 20 STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE 21 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE OFFICE 22 CHAPTER 3 OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 23 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 24 FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS 27 INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 28 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 29 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 31 STATE JOB SERVICES 32 VETERANS AFFAIRS 34 CHAPTER4 HINTS AND TIPS 36 APPENDICES A. Veterans Benefits Timetable 39 B. VA Regional Offices 41 C. Veterans Re-employment Rights 45 D. Information on Federal Employment 47 General Information 47 Veterans Preference 49 Administrative Careers with America 50 Location of OPM Offices 51 E. Tips on Completing a SF-171 54 F. Blank SF-171 59 G. State Job Services 67 H. Military Fraternal/Service Organizations 69 I. Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training 72 J. Other Readings 75 INDEX 76 Chapter 1 TRANSITION SERVICE PROVIDERS A Transition Service Provider is any organization responsible for making transition services and benefits available to you. Some of the transition service providers outlined in this book may be very familiar to you. However, as you review their programs you may find services in the area of transition that yol.i were unaware of, after all you've never transitioned before. Also you may not be thinking quite as clearly as you normally do, its natural, this is a stressful time. Because of this, some of the information is presented as a reminder to ensure you don't miss something important. The listing is not all inclusive. Ask your chain of command, supervisor, the transition assistance counselor, or one of the other providers if you don't see something you need. They may not have the answer at the tip of their finger, but they know how and where to find it. Each provider attempts to tailor its services to meet your needs. They exist to assist you in your transition. Each seeks innovative solutions to problems in their area of expertise . The part they have no control over is you. It is your transition, no one can do it for you. Transition won't be easy but there are ways that these organizations can help. The most important message is that you are not alone. There is an army of folks ready to help you any way they can. Soldiers should receive the following publications during their final processing orientation. These publications contain more detailed information on post service benefits and .entitlements. Used in conjunction with this guidabook they will provide you with a solid base of information with which to proceed. PUBLICATION ISSUED TO DA Pam 360-506 Disability Separation. Disabled only DA Pam 360-526 Once A Veteran. All DA Pam 360-524 Your Personal Affairs. If requested VA Pam 27-82-2 A Summary of Veterans Benefits. All CHAMPUS Handbook. Retirees only 1 CHAPTER 2 ARMY TRANSITION SERVICE PROVIDERS Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, and their Family Members. DA Civilians and their families where such services are not available from other sources. Provides full range of social services and programs. You may use the services until your transition. If you retire·you may continue to use many of the services provided: EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: The Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) assists family members in seeking employment in the federal and private sector. The FMEAP staff provides individual · job/career development · counseling, comprehensive assessment of the family member's employment skills, and identification of employment opportunities. Many varied workshops and seminars are offered t? help family members become more competitive in the job market, such as: enhancing job search skills. goal setting, preparation of Standard Form 171's and resumes, interviewing techniques, and occupational skills training for family members seeking entry level training in typing.! word processing, and data' entry: Job banks are maintained providing~ information "and referral on temporary, permanent, part-time, full-time, ' 1and volunteer positions in both the federal and private sector. Also See: Chamber of Commerce, Civilian Personnel Office, Department of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Industry Associations, Job i Assistance Center, Library, Office of Personnel Management, Small Business: I Administration, State Job Services, Veterans Affairs and Appendides A, 8, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, and J. . 2 CHAPTER 2 RELOCATION: .If you are moving to another area, information and counseling are available to assist you in making informed decisions. A relocation specialist will assist you in developing your relocation plan thereby easing some of the uncertainties of the move and reducing stress associated with it. Information can be obtained from the Relocation Automated Information System (RAIS) at 166 Army locations world-wide or information on selected military installations from the worldwide installation files. A lending closet is also available to assist you between the time your household goods are shipped and the actual move. Also See: Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor, . Housing Office, Job Assistance Center, Library, State Job Service, and Transportation Office. FINANCIAL PLANNING: If you are having financial problems now or think you may have them in the future, assistance is available. Help can range from budgets and spending plans to assistance with debt liquidation. Seminars on subjects such as insurance, credit, records . keeping, consumer rights and obligations, taxes, financial planing for transition, and investments are usually available. Emergency loans are available for active and retired soldiers through Army Emergency Relief. Also See: Chapter 4, Civilian Personnel Office, Finance and Accounting, . Small Business Administration, StaffJudge Advocate, State Job Service, and Veterans Affairs. EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER: If there .is an exceptional family member to consider, this is the place to obtain information on the services in your new hometown. Also See: Medical Department Activity and Veterans Affairs. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM: Increased stress accompanies transition which can translate into abusive behavior. If you or your family are having a problem the ACS can help. Also See: Chaplain. · 3 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: ARMY EDUCATION CENTER Active, Reserve, and ·National Guard Soldiers; Family Members, Retirees, and DA Civilians (space-available). Provides the full range of educational services. You may use these services until your transition. If you retire from the military you may continue to use some of these services. VOCATIONAL SERVICES: While most of you know about the academic counseling and testing available here; you may.. not be aware of the vocational services available. Information on subjects such ·as apprenticeship programs, credit for non-traditional learning experience, and teaching as a new career cah be fou~d here. If you are not sure what you want to do, taking a vocational interest inventory can help to clarify your career goals and interests. 1 AI 1 SO See:··State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, 0, and I. ''I i COLLEGE INFORMATION: Of course, you can get information on college programs, application procedures, a'nd financial aid; Remember, many adults today attend college on a part-time basis while working full " ' . time. Also See: Library. Gl BILL: Information on the Montgomery Gl Bill (MGIB) and other veterans educational benefit programs for those returning to continue their education · is available. lnvoluhtary separatees will receive information on their opportunity to enroillin the MGIB or convert from the , I Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Program (VEAP) prior to I I separation. Also See: Finance and ~~counting, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A and B. · ' TESTING/CERTIFICATION: If further t~sting such as SAT, CLEP, or GRE, is needed, it is available if you start early. Family members and DA civilians may take some tests on a spape-available, self-pay basis. If you need documentation of your military learning and job experience, the Education Center can assist you. 4 CHAPTER 2 CHAIN OF COMMAND Eligibility: Active, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, and DA Civilians. Services: Provides assistance during the entire transition period. Timeframe: Available during the transition process. Programs: EXCESSilRANSITION LEAVE and PERMISSIVE TDY: Should you need excess or transition leave or permissive TOY to accomplish your transition you may apply through your unit. This should be done as soon as you know of the need. (soldiers only) TRANSITION ASSISTANCE: Any problems that you encounter should be brought to your unit commander's or supervisor's attention so that they may help resolve them. 5 CHAPTER 2 CHAPLAIN Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians, and their Family Members. Provides a full range of religious and family services. You may use these services until your transition. If you retire from the military you may continue to use these services. WORSHIP: Opportunities to worship with supportive and caring congregations and faith communities. EDUCATION: Religious education classes and programs provide growth and nurture for all age groups. CHAPEL GROUPS: Youth, women, and men of the chapel offer the support of fellowship and friendship. COUNSELING: Counseling in the areas of personal, pre-marital/marital issues, family counseling as well as family abuse, parent/child conflict, alcohol and drug abuse, and intervention. in family crisis assistance is available. Referral services are available .• Worry about the unknown is normal and causes stress. The chaplain can help you and family members with stress management. T~e pastoral support of having someone listen and help you sort out feelings and options is always available. Also See: Army Community S~rvices, Medical Department Activity, Unit Chain of Command, and V~t~rims Affairs. 6 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OFFICE DA Civilians, Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, and their Family Members. Provides personnel and out placement services. All services during transition; some should be sought prior to transition, and many are available after transition. PERSONNEL SERVICES: Provides advice, guidance, and assistance on all federal civilian employment matters including, but not limited to, employment opportunities, application procedures, qualifications evaluation, all categories of pay and benefits, and relocation services. For military specifically, provides information and assistance on such matters as Veterans Preference, Veterans Readjustment Appointment (VRA), positions restricted to preference eligibles, restoration following . military service, and so forth. Also See: Army Community Services, Chamber of Commerce, Department of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Industry Associations, Job Assistance Center, Library, Office of Personnel Management, State Job Services, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and J. OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES: Provides advice, guidance, and assistance on a variety of placement assistance programs to include those listed below. Also See: Army Community Services, Department of Labor, Job Assistance Center, Office of Personnel Management, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, 'E, F, G, H; and J. ARMY PLACEMENT SERVICES: Includes the one:-stop employment information center; the reemployment priority placement list (RPL), which allows displaced employees to receive priority referral to vacancies in their commuting area; and re-promotion eligibility list which, according to local merit promotion plans, may allow noncompetitive re-promotion up to the highest grade permanently held. 7 CHAPTER 2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (POD) PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM(PPP). Allows eligible employees, including those facing separation, to register and be considered for vacancies throughout DOD. Involuntary military separatees and their family members will be given a one time priority for NAF employment. OFFICE of PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM) PLACEMENT PROGRAMS. Include the Interagency Placement Assistance Program (I PAP) and Displaced Employee Program (DEP), both of which provide priority referral to eligible displaced employees for other federal and, in some cases, state, local, and private sector positions. Automated job ·listing systems such as the Washington Area Service Network (WASNET) are also available. FAMILY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: Programs designed to assist family members obtain employment include the DA Family Member Program, DOD Military Spouse Preference Program, Family Member Preference (OCONUS), Executive Order 12721 (Eligibility of Overseas Employees for Non-competitive Appointments), and the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) operated jointly with ACS. None of these programs can guarantee employment, but each may increase opportunities for eligible family members. 8 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: COMMISSARY Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, Involuntary Separatees, and their Family Members. Provide groceries and household items at the price it costs the commissary to purchase them. You may use these services during transition. Retirees may continue to use the facility after transition. Involuntary separatees retain the privilege for 2 years after separation. In addition to standard grocery and household items, commissaries now offer services comparable to commercial supermarkets. DENTAL CLINIC Active Soldiers and on a space available basis Family Members, Retirees, and DA Civilian(OCONUS). Provides full range of dental services for eligible personnel. You must use the dental activity services prior to actual separation. Retirees may continue to receive care on a space available basis. DENTAL CARE: The dental activity provides preventive dentistry care as well as making sure current problems have been corrected. Early in your transition process you should see the dental activity for a routine check-up. If problems are found early enough work can be completed prior to separation. Of course, emergencies after the check-up will continue to be taken care of until your separation. Also See: Veterans Affairs and Appendices A and B. DENTAL HYGIENE: The dental activity can also help with ahy questions you may have concerning dental hygiene. Also See: Veterans Affairs and Appendices A and B. 9 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: Notes: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND HOUSING OFFICE All who reside in government housing. Provides all services dealing with government housing. Services are available until transition. CLEARING: Soon after your departure date is established, you must obtain a housing appointment. At that time a pre-inspection will be preformed and the requirements for cleaning and termination will be explained; as well as, options available for you to accomplish them. EXTENSION IN FAMILY HOUSING; If you are being separated involuntarily, you may request an. exception to remain in quarters after your separation. Details and processing requirements are available at the housing office. ! HOUSING REFERRAL SERVICE: A listing of rental and -sale units reflecting a full range of prices, sizes, and, locations in the local area is · available for those moving out of government hou-sing, or into the area of an installation. Assistance with any landlord problems you may have in conjunction with your separation can also Ibe obtained from this office. 10 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: ·Services: Timeframe: . Programs: Notes: DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS, TRANSPORTATION OFFICE Active Soldiers, DA Civilians (OCONUS), and their Family Members. Provides all forms of transportation services. Services may be used until personal property is moved to a final destination or 180 days after separation. Involuntary separatees under certain circumstances and retirees have one year to make their final move. . MOVEMENT/STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: You should arrange your transportation counseling as soon as you have your orders. This is extremely important because the availability of movers is limited. At that appointment your entitlements to and the ·time limits will be explained. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION: The transportation office will arrange your travel for you or you may make your own arrangements and request reimbursement based on home of record and other factors. Remember, you cannot be reimbursed for travel on a Foreign Flag ·Carrier. SHIPMENT/STORAGE OF POV: If you are overseas you may be authorized to ship a POV to the United States. Check with the Transportation Office to determine your entitlement. Motorcycles may be shipped as part of your personal property. 11 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: EXCHANGE Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, Involuntary Separatees, and their Family Members. Provide merchandise and services of necessity and convenience at uniformly low prices. You may use these services during transition. Retirees may continue to use the facility after transition. Involuntary separatees retain the privilege for 2 years after separation. Main retail/department stores, shoppettes, troop stores (mini-malls), automotive. food operations, vending, package beverage, catalog sales, commodity concessions, film processing, food plant operations, franchise food, military clothing, new car sales (OCONUS), personal services, school lunches, and movie theaters. ... 12 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OFFICE Active Soldiers and DA Civilians serviced locally. Provides pay services. Services are provided during transition processing. FINANCIAL SERVICE: Your final entitlement and obligations will be determined and a local payment provided, as appropriate. Final reconciliation of your account will be done by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Indianapolis Center. You may obtain information regarding your educational contributions and taxes. If you are retiring you will have the opportunity to adjust the allotments you wish to continue into retirement. Also See: Army Community Service, Army Education Center, Civilian Personnel Office, Staff Judge Advocate, and Veterans Affairs. SEPARATION PAY: Under some circumstances separation pay may be authorized. The Finance and Accounting Office will compute your actual ammount. Also See: Military Personnel Office and Staff Judge Advocate. 13 331-815 0 -92 -2 QL 3 CHAPTER 2 JOB ASSISTANCE CENTER Eligibility: Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians,and their Family Members. Service: Provides job search information and assistance. · Timeframe: You may use these services during the transition process. Programs: EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: This is your one stop job hunting facility.Also See: Army Community Services, Chamber of Commerce, CivilianPersonnel Office, Department of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, IndustryAssociations, Library, Office of Personnel Management, State JobService, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. EDUCATION: Seminars and workshops on subjects such as exploringthe labor market, resume/application preparation, interview skills, and selfassessments are provided. You may also receive individual assistanceand counseling as required. Also See: Army Community Service,Department of Labor, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, andAppendices A, B, and G. ARMY EMPLOYER NETWORK: Depending on your goals and thelocation you desire, your job search can start here. This office providesthe Army Employer Network, a listing of companies, local and national,who are interested in hiring individuals transitioning from the Army.Also See: Army Community Service, Civilian Personnel Office,Department of Labor, State Job St3rvice, Office of PersonnelManagement, ,and Appendices C, D, and G. I JOB BANK/REFERRALS: This office also has information on otheragencies offering job assistance. You may obtain a listing· of theorganizations· in the area where you are relocating which offer jobassistance. Also See: Army Community Services, Civilian PersonnelOffice, Department of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Office ofPersonnelManagement, State Job Service, and Appendices 0, G, and H. 14 CHAPTER 2 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT: You will find information regarding veterans employment programs and Job Fairs at this office. Also See: Civilian Personnel Office, Department of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Office of Personnel Management, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, 0, G, and H. RESOURCES: A mini reference library, automated resume writer, word processing, and copying equipment are located here. A~soSee: Library. 15 CHAPTER 2 LIBRARY Eligibility: Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians,and their Family Members. Services: Provides additional information on career decisions, schooling, and jobsearch. Timeframe: You may use these services during the transition process. Programs: JOB RESEARCH INFORMATION: Many sources of information concerning careers and your job search can be found here. Newspapers, trade journals, and magazines are excellent resources. One such publication is The National Business Employment Weekly It may help you get a feel not only for the national job market but also, the types of careers available. Association addresses are listed in The Encyclopedia of Associations or National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States. A detailed descriptions of all occupations may be found in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Information to support your research on individual organizations can be found in Dunn and Bradstreet, Standards and Poor Registry of Corporation~. and several other books. Other resources include audio and video c~ssettes and computer software packages to aid in career identificationi and career planning. Your librarian can show you where these resources are located and how to use them. Also See: Army •I Community Services, Chamber of Commerce, Civilian Personnel Office, j ' Department ofLabor, Fraternal Organizations, Industry Associations, Job H Assistance qenter, Office of Personnel Management, State Job Service,Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, 0, G,· H, and I. ' OFFICE MACHINES: Typewriters, personal computers, and duplicatingmachines ar~ generally available. Also See: Job Assistance Center I Notes: 16 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: ·Programs: MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY Active, Reserve, and National ·Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA civilians under certain circumstances, and their Family Members. Provides all medical care services. Variable depending on status at time of separation and length of service. There is a wide range of health benefits available to soldiers and family members transitioning from the Uniformed Services. Counseling and information on your particular entitlements are available from the Patient Administration Division at the local military treatment facility. SEPARATION/RETIREMENT PHYSICAL: Arrange for your physical as early as possible. If problems are found they can be treated or you may be referred to the physical disability system if required. EXTENDED HEALTH CARE: If you have a family member who requires continued care, such as a wife who is pregnant, a request for such care must· be submitted as soon as possible. Involuntary separatees with more than 6 years service are authorized to use CHAMPUS and Hospital services for a limited period after separation. There is also a program to convert to civilian health insurance. Patient Administration has information on these programs. Also See: Veterans Affairs. COUNSELING/INFORMATION: Other services include assistance with: moving exceptional family members, CHAMPUS and health benefits, immunizations, drug and alcohol abuse, and stress/mental health counseling. Also See: Army Community Services, Chaplain, Fraternal Organizations, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, 8, and H. MILITARY HEALTH RECORDS: As a service, military health records will be expeditiously transferred to the Veterans Affairs regional office nearest your separation address. If you have had medical problems, it is best to make a copy for your records as well. Also See: Veterans Affairs and Appendix B. 17 CHAPTER 2 MILITARY PERSONNEL OFFICE Eligibility: Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, and their Family Members.. Services: Provides military personnel support. Timeframe: You may use these services during the transition process. Programs: TRANSITION POINT: At installations where a Transition AssistanceOffice has not been established the Transition Point performs many ofthe services. They will ensure you receive counseling on the following:Education assistance, compensation and vocational rehabilitationentitlements, affiliation with Guard or Reserves, government and privatesector employment search and placement assistance for you and yourspouse, relocation services and benefits, medical/dental coverage afterseparation, financial planning assistance, and the effects of careerchange on family members. You will also be provided the publicationsmentioned in Chapter 1 concerning your post service benefits. DO FORM 214: You will receive your most important document from thisoffice. It is your DO Form 214. Ensure it is correct before you sign itbecause it is your key to many benefits after your transition. Also See:Chapter 4, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, and G. PERSONNEL COUNSELING: If you have questions regarding yourdischarge, orders, personnel records, reserve obligations, or awards thisis the place to get answers. Also See: RC Transition Office, Staff JudgeAdvocate, and Unit Chain of Command. ID CARD/PEERS ENROLLMENT: Retirees and certain involuntaryseparatees receive these services here. 18 CHAPTER 2. RESERVE COMPONENT TRANSITION OFFICE Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: Notes: Active Soldiers. Provides reserve component options. You may use these services until transition. RESERVE/GUARD AFFILIATION: If you will have a reserve obligation or are interested in joining a reserve component unit, see this office as early as possible. Like many other programs there are a limited number of positions at any given place. This office can not only tell you where and what is available but also, obtain the assignment for you. They will also give you information concerning your obligations and the benefits of continuing your career in a reserve unit, i.e. bonuses, education plan, student loan repayment, etc. Also See: Military Personnel Office and Unit Chain of Command. PRIORITY PLACEMENT: Priority placement in a Guard/Reserve Unit is authorized for certain categories of involuntary separatees applying within 1 year of separation. If you have already separated contact your local Reserve or National Guard recruiter. He or she will be able to provide you the same service as the Reserve Component Transition NCO. Also See: Unit Chain of Command 19 CHAPTER 2 RETIREMENT SERVICE OFFICE - Eligibility: Retiring and Retired Soldiers and their Family Members. Services: Provides information, assistance, and referrals to retirees. Timeframe: You may use these services during the transition process and beyond. Programs: PRERETIREMENT PROGRAMS: Conducts briefings on the SurvivorBenefits Plan and other military retirement benefits for soldiers and theirspouses. Videos on preretirement planning and the Survivor BenefitPlan are available for viewing at home or at remote locations. Listencarefully, it is hard to beat a subsidized, tax deferred, and inflationprotected program such as SBP. Also See: Fraternal Organizations,Finance and Accounting, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A; 8, and H. · POST-RETIREMENT PROGRAMS: Conducts an annual Retiree ActivityDay to keep retirees and their families. and survivors current on theirearned rights, benefits, and privileges. Publishes a newsletter for retiredsoldiers within the installation's area of responsibility. Also See:Fraternal Organizations, Finance and Accounting, Veterans Affairs, andAppendices A, B, and H. ADVOCACY: The Retired Services Officer is the retiree's advocate onthe local installation, .as well as, through channels to Department of the Army. The local retiree council, consisting of retired volunteers, is theretirees advocate at both the installation and with the Chief Of Staff ofthe Army. The counsel meets periodically to discuss issues which affectretirees. Local issues are brought to the installation commander'sattention; national issues are sent to the Army Chief of Staffs RetireeCouncil for consideration at the.ir annual meeting. Also See: FraternalOrganizations and Appendix H. REFERRALS: The Retirement Services Officer is your expert onretirement-related issues. Retirees with questions outside this area willbe referred to the agency best equipped to provide an answer. 20 CHAPTER 2 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians located OCONUS are eligibile under certain circumstances, and their Family Members. Provides legal counseling. You may use these services until you transition. LEGAL ASSISTANCE: You may receive counseling and preparation of a will or power of attorney if one is required. If you have legal problems either on or off post with matters such as debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, family law, or taxes, help is available here. Other areas on which counseling is available are: recourse. regarding release from service, type of discharge, and claims against the government. Also See: Army Community Services, Civilian Personnel Office, Military Personnel Office, and Unit Chain of Command. 21 CHAPTER 2 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE OFFICE Eligibility: All honorably separating Active, Reserve, National Guard, and DACivilians and their Family Members. Services: Integrates the various modules of transition services at your installation. Timeframe: First stop in the transition process. Programs: TRANSITION COUNSELING: You will receive needs assessmentcounseling by a Transition Services Specialist. This will quickly andefficiently identify immediate and long range career guidance, benefitscounseling, and job assistance needs that you may require. Based onyour counseling a personalized transition plan will be prepared to assistyou in your transition. Your individual transition plan will ensure that youreceive the necessary assistance, servi~e, and advice to gain full benefitfrom available entitlements as you transition. TRANSITION GUIDEBOOK: This office will also provide you a copy of the transition guidebook. The book will give you a ready reference tovital information on transition benefits and services. 22 CHAPTER 3 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: OTHER TRANSITION SERVICE PROVIDERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians, and their Family Members. Provides information on their local community. You can contact these agencies at any time. RELOCATION/JOB RESEARCH: The Chamber of Commerce tries to promote its city and is a good source of information about an area you may be interested in moving to. Typical information that might be requested would include the job market, housing costs, referral of realtors, cost of living, availability of services such as recreational or child care, local taxes, schools, and the climate. This would be much like the information you obtained about a new post from Army Community Services. Also See: Army Community Services, Civilian Personnel Office, Department of Labor, Job Assistance Center, State Job Services, and Library. 23 CHAPTER 3 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: ·Programs: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians, and their Family Members. Administers a full range of employment assistance services. You may use these services at any time. VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE (VETS): There is at least one VETS office in every state. The job of this office is to monitor and oversee veterans' employment and training services carried out by employment service -or Job Service offices. They administer veterans' training programs under the Job Training Partnership Act(JTPA).' lri addition, they protect the reemployment rights of veterans, including those who are on temporary active duty with the National Guard or Res.erves. Appendix D has the full details of the reemployment rights law. ~lso See: Office of Personnel Management, State Job I Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, G, I, and J. DISABLED VETERANS' OUTREACH PROGRAM (DVOP): DVOP specialists develop job and training opportunities for disabled veterans and coordinate the necessary employment services required to allow disabled veterans to be competitive in the job market. Also See: Veterans Affairs and Appendix A. JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS: You may receive training and other .help in finding jobs under the federal government's Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Though federally funded, most of the training programs are developed by the states. Information about them can be obtained from your local Job Service office. In addition to classroom ;and/or on the job training, services can include: Counseling, vocational and aptitude testing, career assessment, remedial education, and job placement and other training related assistance. Special programs may be set up under the Economic Dislocation Workers 24 CHAPTER 3 Assistance Programs at bases which are closing or being reduced. Also See: Army Community Services, Army Education Center, Civilian Personnel Office, Job Assistance Center, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, D, G, and I. JOB RESEARCH INFORMATION: Information on state training, employment, and apprenticeship programs can be obtained from this agency. Statistics regarding employment availability, economic climate, and cost of living by area have been complied for your use. This agency produces the Occupational Outlook Hand Book which addresses the projected needs for various occupations. You can find a copy at your local library. It may help you decide on a career or open the door on one you may not have been aware of. Also See: Army Community Services, Army Education Center, Chamber of Commerce, < Civilian Personnel Office, Fraternal Organizations, Job Assistance Center, Industry Associations, Library, Office of Personnel Management, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: In conjunction with The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs a three day Transition seminar is available at some installations. Personnel (Soldiers, DA Civilians and spouses of involuntary separatees) are eligible 180 days before and remain eligible until separation. The seminar addresses subjects such as: resume, application, and SF 171 preparation, interview · skills, job search techniques, and assistance with career decisions. Information is also provided about work place requirements and employment opportunities. Those seeking to start their own business may receive information and assistance in applying to the Small Business Administration or other federal, state or local agencies. You are also provided with the best information on hand about the geographic area you wish to move to. Another feature is that you are given a resource book containing points of contact around the nation for many of the services you will need after your transition. If available, you will be referred to this seminar during your visit to the Transition Assistance 25 CHAPTER 3 Office. If not the Transition Assistance Office will refer you to othersources where the information will be available. Also See: ArmyCommunity Services, Job Assistance Center, Office of PersonnelManagement, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B,D, E, F, G, and J. BUREAU OF APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING: This agency coordinates state and federal programs to train and certify individuals in· various skills. Regional offices are listed at appendix I. Also See: Army Education Center, Job Assistance Center, State Job Service and Appendices D and I. NATIONAL JOB BANK: The national job bank is coordinated by · Department of Labor in conjunction with the State Job Service Offices. You may register and use this service at your local job service office. Also See: Army Community Service, Civilian Personnel Office, Fraternal/Service Organization, Job Assistance Center, Industry Associations, Office of Personnel Management, State Job· Service and Appendices C, D, G, and H. 26 CHAPTER 3 FRATERNAL/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: Many of these organizations require membership to use the services however, some do not. Provides a variety of services. You may contact these organizations at any time. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: A large variety of information, assistance, and services can be obtained from these organizations. Some run their own job referral and registration services. Many sponsor events like job fairs to expose you to prospective employers. All provide networking opportunities for you to learn about job requirements and opportunities. Also See: Army Community Services, Army Education Center, Chamber of Commerce, Civilian Personnel Office, Department of Labor, Job Assistance Center, Industry Associations, Library, Office of Personnel Management, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. VETERANS BENEFITS: Away from the employment arena they ensure that veterans benefits are protected and they help with problems in the local community. Also See: Military Personnel Office, Retirement Services Office, Veterans Affairs and Appendices A, C, and D. INSURANCE: Many also provide access to group life, health supplemental, and health insurance at competitive rates. Also See: Veterans Affairs and Appendix A. WHERE TO FIND: A listing of a great many of these organizations is at Appendix H. 27 CHAPTER 3 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS Acti.ve, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians and their Family Members. Promote the industry they represent. Contact these organizations at any time. JOB RESEARCH INFORMATION: This is a source of industry specific information. You can learn what an industry is all about from material. available from these associations. ·It will help you learn the jargon and give you insight into how the people in the indust,.Y think. You may also be able to find salary ranges, qualifications requirer:nents, where jobs are located, and the names and addresses of individual companies. Also· See: Army Community Services, Army Education Center, Chamber of Commerce, Civilian Personnel Office, Departme~t of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Job Assistance Center, Library~ ·Office of Personnel Management, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. WHERE TO FIND: You can find the addresses of specific associations in the Encyclopedia ofAssociations or National Trade and Professional Associations of The United States. These publications are located at your local library. 28 CHAPTER 3 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians and their Family Members. Provides information on Federal job opportunities and special programs. You may use these services at any time. JOB OPPORTUNITIES LISTINGS: The Office of Personnel Management maintains Federal Job Information/Testing Offices in each state. These offices will provide you with information on the job opportunities and application requirements in their area. This is accomplished by publication either bi-weekly or weekly of a composite listing of all permanent positions for which recruitment is underway. It can also be found at your State Employment Commission. A listing of these OPM offices is at Appendix D. Also See: Army Community Services, Chamber of Commerce, Civilian Personnel Office, Department of Labor, Industry Associations, Job Assistance Center, Library, State Job Service, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, D, and G. AUTOMATED JOB REFERRAL: Currently OPM maintains an automated job referral system for hard to fill jobs. This system will be expanded in the future. Applicants may register directly with the OPM computer center in Macon, Georgia. The address is Office of Personnel Management, Staffing Service Center, Macon, Georgia 31297. DISPLACED EMPLOYEE PROGRAM: This program is for former DA Civilians whose job was lost due to reduction in force. OPM refers qualified applicants registered in the program ahead of others when agencies fill positions through OPM registers. If qualified you may register at an agency Personnel office or through an OPM regional office. Also see: Civilian Personnel Office and Appendix D. 29 331-815 0 -92 -3 QL 3 CHAPTER 3 HOW TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT: Appendix D explains where information on obtaining federal employment may be found, special hiring authorities that might apply to you, the sources used to fill federal positions and veterans preference. In addition, information on The Administrative Careers with America program for grades GS 5-7 is provided. APPLICATION TIPS: Tips for completing a SF 171 application are at Appendices E and F. 30 CHAPTER 3 Eligibility: Services: Timeframe: Programs: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians and their Family Members. Provides information and loans designed to assist and encourage small business. You may use these services at any time. If you are interested in starting your own business the Small Business Administration has much to offer. PUBLICATIONS and VIDEOTAPES: First, they can assist you with information about all facets of starting and succeeding in your own business. This information is inexpensive but very comprehensive. It ranges from "how to's", such as; how to set up your books, to management information you might need to participate in International trade. Also See: Industry Associations and Library. EDUCATION: Classes in many subjects of interest are co-sponsored by this agency and local educational institutions. Also See: Army Education Center and Veterans Affairs. ADVICE: Special assistance with a particular small business problem, is available from a staff of successful business volunteers. LOANS: The Small Business Administration can assist you with a loan to start and keep your new business growing. Also See: Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT: Assists in Government procurement from small businesses. WHERE TO FIND: Information about these and other programs of the Small Business Administration is available toll free at (800)-368-5855; in Washington D.C., call 202-653-7561. 31 CHAPTER 3 STATE JOB SERVICES Eligibility: Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Retirees, DA Civilians,and their Family Members. Services: Provides information and assistance regarding employment. Timeframe: Register as soon as possible after separation. Programs: EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE/REFERRAL: Your state employmentcommission can provide a wide variety of services beyond jobplacement/referral services. Also See: Army Community Services,Army Education Center, Chamber of Commerce, Civilian PersonnelOffice, Department of Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Job AssistanceCenter, Industry Associations, Library, Office of Personnel Management,Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J. JOB BANKS: National and state job banks may be accessed from theseoffices along with the most current listings of locally available jobs. AlsoSee: Army Community Services, Civilian Personnel Office, Departmentof Labor, Fraternal Organizations, Job Assistance Center, Office ofPersonnel Management, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, D, G,and H. TRAINING/JOB SEARCH SKILLS: Training opportunities and assistanceare also available. Seminars on subjects such as: resume writing,interview skills, or career changing are typically provided. Also See:Army Community Services, Civilian Personnel Office, Department ofLabor, Job Assistance Center, Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B,G, I and J. PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATION: Proficiency tests in typing and shorthand are given for those positions that require such certification.Also See: Army Education Center, Office of Personnel Management,Veterans Affairs, and Appendices A, B, D, and G. 32 CHAPTER 3 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION: These agencies provide unemployment compensation. You must apply for this shortly after separation. The requirements and benefits vary from state to state. Also See: Department of Labor, Veterans Affairs, and Appendix A. WHERE TO FIND: A listing of the Job Services Offices is at Appendix G. 33 CHAPTER 3 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Eligibiiity: Services: Timeframe: Programs: All veterans with an honorable or general discharge. Administers the veterans benefits and services program. Services are available after transition. DO FORM 214: The key to all Veterans Affairs programs is your DO Form 214. A replacement can be obtained but it takes a great amount of time which you may not have. The best advice is to keep it,n St . 13260 (809) 766-5242 Federal Bldg., Ft. Snelling, 55111 (315) 423-5660 (612) 725-3430 RHODE ISLAND NORTH CAROLINA (see Connecticut listing) MISSISSIPPI Raleigh (See Huntsville, AL listing) P 0. Box 25069 4565 Falls of Ihe Neuse Rd SOUTH CAROLINAsune 445, 27611 (See Raleigh, NC listing) MISSOURI (919) 856-4Jfi1 Kansas City· Federal Bldg., Room 134 NORTH DAKOTA SOUTH CAROLINA601 E 12th St., 64106 (See Minnesota listing) (See MlnneBota listing) (816) 426-5702 St. Louis: OHIO TENNESSEE Old Post Office Bldg., Room 400 Memphis: Dayton:815 Olive St., 63101 200 Jefferson Ave. Federal Building, Room 506 (314) 539-2285 Sune 13i2, 38103-2335 200 W. 2d St .. 4~402 (901) 521-3956(513) 225-2720 MONTANA (See Colorado listing) OKLAHOMA Oklal1oma City· (Mall or phone only) NEBRASKA 200 N W Fifth 51 . 2d Floor (See Kansas listing) 73102 (405) 231-4614 NEVADA (See Sacramento listing) 52 Information on Federal Employment(Continued) TEXAS Dallas· (mall or phone only) Room 6B12, 1100 Commerce St., 75242 (214)767-8035 Houston: (Phone recording only) (713) 226-2375 San Antonio: (Mall or phone only) 8610 Broadway Room 305,78217. (512) 229-6611 or 6600 UTAH (See Colorado listing) VERMONT (See New Hampshire listing) VIRGINIA Norfolk: Federal Bldg., Room 500 220 Granby St., 23510-1886 (808) 441-3355 WASHINGTON SeaHie· Federal Bldg. 915 Second Ave., 98t74 (208) 4424365 WEST VIRGINIA Phone only: (513) 225-2866 . WISCONSIN Residents In Counties of Grant. Iowa, Lafayette, Dane, Green, Rock, Jefferson, Walworth, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee should dial (312) 353-6189 for job Information All other Wisconsin residents should refer to lhe Minnesota listing WYOMING (See Colorado listing) 53 APPENDIX E TIPS ON COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT (SF-171) Many of the following comments pertain to completing other types of job applications not just the SF-171. The Application For Federal Employment, (SF-171) is required when applying for almost all positions in the Federal Government. Please note, however, that the SF-171 may NOT be the only form needed for employment consideration. In many instances, supplemental information and forms are also required. On the SF-171 you will describe your work experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and training. Supplemental information (i.e. college transcript, documentation for 10 point preference, etc.) may also be necessary. First, thoroughly read the instructions on the front page of the SF-171. Specific information on how to complete the form is given in these instructions. Additional instructions are included below. Improper completion of the SF-171 causes delay in application processing and could even result in failure of your application receiving consideration. It is important that you answer each item on the SF-171 completely. Insert the letters "N/A" (not applicable) or the word "NONE" in the blocks that, do not apply to you to indicate that you did not omit any items. · Prepare a good original. Make copies of your original SF-171 and submit the copies as needed for the specific jobs for which you apply rather than the original. If you are asked to complete additional forms, make sure the information you provide matches the information on the original SF-171. SF-171 ·sy THE NUMBERs• The following information is provided to help you complete your SF-171. 54 SF-171 Tips (Continued) A COPY OF A SF-171 IS AT APPENDIX F FOR YOUR USE. As you go through the SF-171, you will notice that each item is numbered. The numbers below correspond with the numbered blocks on the SF-171. While preparing your original SF-171, leave Items 1, 48, and 49 blank. Then make quality photocopies. Complete Items 1, 48, and 49 before you submit your applications. 1. Leave this block blank when you prepare your original SF-171. Complete this item when you are ready to submit your photocopied SF-171 for employment consideration. List the specific title, series, and grade level of the position for which you are applying. Example: Clerk-Typist, GS-322-04. Also list the announcement number if there is one. However, if there is no announcement number, you may wish to indicate the location of the position. 2-11 Self-explanatory. 12. Do not assume that listing a higher salary or grade level will help you get a job with higher pay -it will not. You need to do exactly what the instructions say and list the lowest pay grade you will accept. When you apply for a specific position the grade level of the position will indicate the salary level. 13. Indicate the specific geographic area(s) in which you are willing to work (such as one part of the country or one city, etc.). You will not be considered for jobs in areas other than those you specify. 14. Indicate if you want to and can work part-time. You will not be considered for any schedules you check as "NO". If you wish to work part-time only, keep in mind that there are fewer part-time than full-time positions. 15. Indicate whether or not you are willing to accept temporary positions. Temporary jobs DO NOT guarantee permanent employment, however, there are a few cases in which some temporary jobs MAY lead to permanent employment. This depends on a variety of circumstances and is normally initiated by management. Keep in mind that temporary appointments do not provide Federal benefits and at the end of the temporary appointment you may find yourself unemployed again. 55 SF-171 Tips (Continued) 16. If you cannot or will not travel check "NO" in the appropriate block. 17-22. All applicants must answer these questions. 23. Check "yes" only if you are willing to have your present employer contactedregarding your character, qualifications, and work record. 24. Describe your most recent position and work backward. Do not Combine jobs. This applies especially to military service. Useseparate blocks on the SF-171 for each change of duty or duty location.You are not limited to the space provided. Use the modified full sheet171 A in Appendix F or use a blank sheet of paper as a continuation page. Do not use specialized abbreviations or acronyms. Spell everything out,including official titles. Use official job titles, but do not attach job descriptions. Describeachievements and awards, but do not attach copies of awards orcertificates. Do not attach pictures. List training completed, but do notattach copies of training certificates. Provide detailed descriptions of duties and responsibilities. Do Notprovide general statements. Unlike a resume, a SF-171 can be aslengthy as necessary to thoroughly describe work experience. Thepersonnel specialist evaluating your application cannot read your mindand will not "read: between the lines". If your experience, knowledge,skills, and training :are not described in your SF-171, you will not receivecredit for it. If you describe more than one type of work within one position, show thepercentage of time spent performing each (i.e. Budget analysis, training,supply, etc.). You may attach ·additional sheets of paper to continue your workexperience or use the alternate forms attached. Be sure your name andsocial security number are included on each sheet. 56 SF-171 Tips (Continued) 25-31. Be accurate when listing your education. Carefully follow the instructions on the SF-171. Show the name and location of the institution(s) attended, the month and year attended, number of credits completed (semester or Quarter hours), type and year of degree. For those jobs which specific education is important or required, copies of college transcripts or an OPM Form 1170/17 (list of college Courses and Certificate of Scholastic Achievement) is necessary to receive credit for your education. If you expect to graduate from a college or university within the next nine months, enter the month and year you expect to receive your degree. 32-34. The responses to these questions could be the deciding factor on whether a prospective employer hires you or another individual who is equally qualified. Indicate any special qualifications, skills, and accomplishments relevant to the position you are seeking. Don't be modest, but be specific not wordy. When deciding which items to list, consider the relevancy and recency. 35. If your skills are extremely rusty, it is better not to list them. 36. Always contact your references in advance to get their approval, and ensure that the agency can reach them by phone. Tell them what type job you are applying for so they may think of what they will say to support your application. 37-47. A simple statement to explain something that may be embarrassing to you may prevent your future dismissal because of a false statement. ADDITIONAL SF-171 HINTS DO NOT use a Federal Government prepaid penalty envelope. Not only is it illegal, but some agencies will throw away applications received this way. If you need more space, use full sheets of paper the same size as the SF-171. Make sure to include your name and social security number on each sheet. Remember, a SF-171 provides a history of you. As you change jobs, receive more 57 SF-171 Tips (Continued) training or assume new responsibilities, incorporate this information. Also, if therequirements vary for the different positions you apply for, revise your SF-171 to fit eachjob. ACTION WORDS Use Action words to describe your experience. The following list is not all inclusive, butmay assist you in describing some of the work you have performed. administered directed negotiated approved designed organized arranged established presented analyzed edited prepared built enlarged planned controlled granted recruited conducted guided revised constructed improved strengthened · catalogued implemented taught created investigated trained contracted introduced wrote developed monitored 58 Standard Fortn 171 Application for Federal En1ployn1ent ~.ead The Followif!g lnsJructions ~arefully IJ,efor~ You Complete This Application ~-·;.:I;;:~,:::;~;;_, ,;i::.\. ~ :·!l i;1 f • DO NOT SUUMIT ARESUME INSTEAD OF THIS APPLICATION. Veteran Preference in Hiring (Item 22) • TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN DARK INK. • DO NOT LEAVE Item 22 BLANK. If you do not claim veteran • IF YOU NEED MORE SPACE for an answer; use a sheet of paper the preference, place an "X" in the box next to" NO PREFERENCE". same size as this page. On each sheet write your narre, Social Security Number, the announcement number or job title, and the item number. • You cannot receive veteran preference if you arc retired or plan to retire atAttach all additional forms and sheets to this application at the top of page 3. or above the rank of major or lieutenant commander, unless you arc · disabled or retired from the active military Reserve. • If you do not answer all questions fully and correctly, you may delay tlJCreview of your application and lose job opportunities. • To receive veteran preference your separation from active duty must have been under honorable conditions. This includes honorable and general • Unless you arc asked for additional material in the announcement or discharges. A clemency discharge docs not meet thc rcquirclllcnts of thequalification information, do not allach any materials, such as: official Veteran Preference Act. position descriptions, performance evaluations, letters of recommendation, certificates of training, publications, etc. Any materials you attach which • Active duty for training in the military Reserve and National Guard were not asked for may be removed from your application and will not be progr.uns is not considered active duty for purposes of veteran preference. returned to you. • To qualify for preference you must meet ONE of the following conditions: • We suggest that you keep a copy of this application for your usc. If you 1. Served on active duty anytime between December 7, 1941, and July I,plan to make copies of your application, we suggest you leave items I, 48 1955; {If you were a Reservist called to active duty between Februaryand 49 blank. Complete these blank items each time you apply. YOU I, 1955 and July I, 1955, you .must meet condition 2, bc.low.)MUST SIGN AND DATE, IN INK, EACH COPY YOU SUBMIT. or • 1b apply for a specific Federal civil service examination (whether or not 2. Served on active duty any part of which was between July 2, 1955 and a written test is required) or a specific vacancy in an Federal agency: October 14, 1976 or a Reservist called to active duty between February1,1955 and October 14, 1976 and who served for more than 180 days; Read the announccrrent and other materials provided. orMake sure that your work experience and/or education meet the 3. Entered on active duty between October 15, 1976 and Septernbcr 7,qualification requirements described. 1980 or a Reservist who entered on active dutv between Octol~r 15, Make sure the announccn~lll is open for the job and location you arc 1976 and October 13, 1982 and received :i Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal or arc a disabled veteran;interested in. Announcements may be closed to receipt of applications or for some types of jobs, grades, or geographic locations. 4. Enlisted in the Anncd Forces after September 7, 1980 or entered activeMake sure that you arc allowed to apply. Some jobs arc limited to duty other than by enlistment on or after October 14, 1982 and:veterans, or to people who work for the Federal Government or have a. completed 24 months of continuous active duty or the full periodworked for the Federal GovernnX:nt in tltc past. called or ordered to active duty, or were discharged under I 0 U.S. C.Follow any directions on "How to Apply", If a written test is 1171 or for hardship under 10 U.S.C. 1173 and received or wererequired, bring any material you arc instructed to bring to the test entitled to receive a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal; orsession. For example, you may be instructed to "Bring a completed b. arc a disabled veteran.SF 171 to the test." If a written test is not required, mail this • If you meet one of the four conditions ahovc; you qualify for 5-pointapplication and all other forms required by the announcement to the preference. If you want to claim 5-point prcf.:rcncc and do not meet theaddress specified in the announcement. requirements for 10-point preference, discussed below, place an" X" in thebox next to" S·POINT PREFERENCE". Work Experience (Item 24) • If you think you qualify for 10-Point Preference, review the requirements • Carefully complete each experience block you need to describe your work described in the Standard Form (SF) 15, Application I(Jr 10-Point Vctcr,l!l experience. Unless you qualify based on education alone, your rating will Preference. The SF 15 is available from any Federal Job Information depend on your dcsrription of previoll~ jobs. Do not leave out any jobs Center. The 10-point preference groups arc: you held during the last ten years. -Non-Compensably Disabled or Purple Heart Recipicr11. • Under Description of Work, write a clear and brief, but complete -Compensably Disabled (less than 30%).description of your major duties and responsibilities for each job. Include -Compensably Disabled (30% or more).any supervisory duties, special assignments, and your accomplishments in -Spouse, Widow(cr) or Mother of a deceased or dis:dlied wteran.the job. We may verify your description with your former employers. • Ifyou claim 10-point preference, place an "X" in the box next to the group that • If you had a major change of duties or responsibilities while you worked applies to you. To receive 10-point preference you must attadt a completedfor the same employer, d~scribc each major change as a separ.ttc job. SF 15 to this application together with the proof n·qucstcd in the SF 15. The Office of Per.;onncl Managcmcnl is •Ulhorhed Ia calc applicanls for Federal jobs under lnfonnaLion we have about you may 1.lso be given to Federal, St.atc, Jnd loc•l agencies for scclioru 1302, 3301, and 3304 of lille 5 of Lhe U.S. Code. Section 1104 of Litle 5 allows lhe checking on law violations or for ot..l-acr lawful purposes. Y...'c may st:nd yoor nJmc anJ adJrcs.sOffice of Personnel Management Lo authorize other Federal, agencies to rate applicants for to StilLe and local Government agencies, Congressional and otl1cr p11blic orlin·.s, anJ public Federal jobs. We need Lhe infonnaLion you pul on tlus fom1 and associaled application forms international organizations. if lhcy request names of people to CO!t~!dcr for ctr.ploynlctJt. WeLa see how well your educaLioo and work skills qualify you for a Federal job. We also nccJ may also notify your school placemenL office ifyou arc sclcctc,l for a Federal job. information on matters such as cilizt::nship and military service to see whether you are affected Giving UJ yow SSN or any of the other information is voluntary. Jlowcvcr, we cannot processby laws we musl follow in deciding who may be employed by Lhe Federal Govemmc:nL. your apphcaLion, which is lhe lirsL sLcp Loward gelling a joh, if you do nol give us LhcWe musl have your Social Sccuri1y Numb.:r (SSN) La keep your records sLraig)JL because olher infonnalion we request Incomplete addresses and ZIP Codes will also slow processing.people may have ll1e same name and buth dale. 1be SSN has bec:1 used La keep records since Public burden reporting for this coBection of information is estim~\.CJ to VaiY from 20 to 3GO minulL.'s 1943, when E.c:culivc Orda 9397 asked agencies La do so. The Office of Personnel Miinag('Tlli!Hl may .al~o usc your SSN to make rCG,ucsts for infonnation about. you from wiLh an ava-~~oge of 50 minulcs per response. including time for n;vicwing inslructions, scan:hing n L·aing employers, schools, banks, and others who know you, but only as allowed by law or d.;,u. wwoea, ga1hcring the data needed, and completing and rcvk:wing the co\b.:tion of iuf~)ruutiun. Presidential directive. The infonnaJion we collect by using your SSN will be used for Send coounents regarding the burden estimate or any olhcr a.~pcct of the collection of infonm.tion, incloding •oggestion.s for r<:docin~ lhis b\ltllcn lo Reports and Fonns ~lanagcment OITiocr, U.S. Ofli,.: employment purposes and also may b.: used for s1udies, sl_o --Se-moslor 1 ------------------_j ___________L..~..J _L_j_j__ --l 3!. ______________________________l________l__t__L_j__l_,_,_________________ 3) NUMBE A Of CREDIT NUMBER Of CREDil CHIEF UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS CHIEF GRADUATE SUBJECTS 29 30 HOURS CQI.4PLETED HOURS C01.4PLETED Sliow major on the first !me Show major on the first line 1 Semusier ... OU-aiitH-- ., s.er-OesiO! ~arte~ 1) 1) 2) ~L 3) 3) 31 If you t·;ave completed any other course!; or training related to the kind of jobs you are applying for (trade, vocatiOnal, Armed Forces. ~~1?SS) g~~~-!nluu~~~~2_~!.?~~ -····--------~-~--~MONTH-ANOYEAA CLA~;s.r--·--------------TRAI'*G ------·---- NAME AND LOCATION (clly. state and ZIP Code) OF SCHOOL _AT:'!_N!l_E_[)_____ ROOM SUflJEC1(S) ~.~Y--E-S_IElN_'EO[) ::-:--=,--------------------------------From To HOURS School Name 1) Ci!y State ZIP Code I t i S""c7ho-:-:o71""Na-:-:r-:-cne:------------'---'--_._-'---~---t----t---1--t------------------~---- 2) 32 G111e the 11\ie and year of any t1onors. JWi.Hds 01 le!lowsh1ps you t1ave I&Ce1ved. l1SI your special qualtiJcatJons. skills or accom!Jhshments that may t1elp you get OJOt) Scmt? e.•amples arc. Sk.1/ls wl!h computers or otller n:ac/J,nes· most sml)orrant publications (do nor subrmt coptes); public speak1ng and wnling rxponenct~. mtJml>ors::~p ,; p!OfesstonaJ or SCIBntlhC sCC18t1es. patenrs or mvent1ons. e:c. 33 L1st job·related l1censns or c~rtd1cates that you have. such nurse: lawyer. raciro operator. DATE OF LATEST LICENSE S I 1\ n: Of1 OTHEf1 LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICI\ TE ! ICt~<'-'~"' AGENCY 35 lf"YES". list each language and place an "X" 1n ench colurnn tllJt appl1es to you. II "NO". go lo 36. 36 l1SI three people wt1o are not related to you and are not superv1sors you hsted under 24 who know your qualifications and fttness for the kind of JOb for wtliCil you are applying Atleastoneshouldknowyouwellon~~rso~a~l~b~•=•~~---~--~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~=~~~~~~-~~~~-~--~------ TELEPHONE NUMBER(Sf PRESENT BUSINESS OR HOME ADDRESS I I --------------F_U_L_L_NAMEOFR-EF_E_R_I·-:N_C_E_____________i------'~M_c_~~de_._Ar_e_a~C_od_e~/--~r---------~~N~u~m=b~er~-~st~re=e~I~Jn~d~c~lf~y)________~_S_T_AT_EL___z_.IP__C_o_o_F___ 1) .------------___j_ 1 _______j--------_____L_j_j,---L._..,L_L~! 2) I I 3) I Page 3 ·37 Are you a citizen of the United States? (In most cases you must be a US. citizen to be hired. You will be required to submit proof of identity and citizenship at the time you are hired.) If "NO", give the country or countries you are a citizen of: NOTE: It is important that you give complete and truthful answers to questions J!l through 44. If you answer "YES" to any of them. provide yt>ur explanation(s) in Item 45. Include convictions resulting from a plea of nolo contendere (nn corucsl). Omit: I) traffic fines of $\00.00 or Je": 2) any violation of law commil!ed hcforc your 16th hirthday: ~)any violation of law commilled before your \Xth birthday. if finally decided in juvenile court Pr under a Youth Offender law; 4) any conviction sci aside under the Federal Youth Corrections Act or similar State law: 5) anyconvict inn whose record was expunged under Federal or Stale law. We will consider the date, facts. and circumstances of each event you list. In most cases you can still be considered for Federal jobs. However. if ynu fail to tell lhe truth or fail to list all relevant events or circumstances. this may be grounds for not hiring you, for firing you after you begin work. or for criminal prosecution ( 18 USC I 00 I). 38 During the last 10 years, were you fired from any job for any reason. did you quit after being told that you would be tired, or did you leave by mutual agreement because of specific problems?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . 39 Have you ever been convicted of, or forfeited collateral for any felony violation? (Generally, a felany is defined as any violation of law punishable by Imprisonment of longer than one year, except lor violations called misdemeanors under Stale law which are punishable by imprisonment of two years or less.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .40 Have you ever been convicted of. or forfeited collateral for any firearms or explosives violation? .. 41 Are you now under charges for any violation of law? . 42 During !he last 10 years have you forfeited collateral. been convicted, been imprisoned, been on probation, or been on parole? Do not include violations reported in 39, 40, or 41, above.. 43 Have you ever been convicted by a military court·martlal? If no military service, answer "NO"... 44 Are you delinquent on any Federal debt? (Include delinquencies arising from Federal taxes, loans. overpayment of benefits. and other debts to t!Je U.S. Government defaults on or insured loans such as student and home 45 If "YES" In: 38 -Explain for each job the problem(s) and your reason(s) for leaving. Give the employer's name and address. 39 through 43-Explain each violation. Give place of occurrence and name/address of police or court involved. 44 · Explain the type. length and amount of the delinquency or default. and steps you are taking to correct errors or repay the debt. Give any identification number associated with the debt and the address of the Federal agency involved. NOTE: If you need more space. use a sheet of paper, and include the item number. ----------·---···-·-·---------------------------.----------- Item Date Explanation No. (Mo./Yr.) Mailing Address State ZIP Code --.--...-------_j I I I ··---·· ----------17;---·:--o:l Employer.-Police. Court. or Feder-a,-1A~-g-e-'-n-cy----'--·-----'--'----' State ZIP Code 46 Do you receive. or have you ever applied for retirement pay. pension. or other pay based on military. Federal civilian. or District of Columbia Government service? . 47 Do any of your relatives work for the United States Government or the United States Armed Forces? Include: father; mother; husband; wife: son. daughler: brother. sister. uncle: aunt; first cousm; nephew: niece: father-in-law: mother-in-law: son·in-law: daughter-in-law: brot/Jer-tn-law: sister-in-law: s:eplather: stepmother; stepson: stepdaughter; stepbrother; stepsister; half brother; and half sister. ... Department, Agency or Branch of Armed Forces SIGNATURE1 CERTIFICATION, AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION ,-. YOU MUST SIGN THIS APPLICATION. Read the following carefully before you sign. • A f;tf.,t' statcme111 ""any part nf.}our application rnay lw ~rountl\ fm not hiring you, or for firing you ;dkr you hcgin work. Also. you may he punished by fine nr tmpri">nllll'nl (U.S. Code. Iilk IX. section 1001 ). • If_ I'0\1 arc a male horn after Decem her.~ I. 19~9 you nn"t he rq:istncd with the Selective SavitT System or have a v:tlid exemption in order tn lx· l'ligihlc for Fcdcralt·mploymcnt. You willlx: rc4uircd to certify ;is to yoU! status at the time of appointment. • I understand thai any infom1ation I ~ivc may be investigated as allo~ed by law or Presidential order. • • I ccrlifJ that. to the best uf my kno" kdt!C and lx:licf. all of my statements arc true. cnrrec·t. complctl', and lllt'l'.li•lllld staffing Sf'<'ria/i.udgetJ omte the approx,mate percentage of trme you spent dorng each ~,-.... D Name and address of employer's organ,za!lon (mclude liP COde. II known) Oates employed (Qrve month and year) Aver age number of hours per week From To Salary or earnings P1aco of employment Starfmg s per Ctly Endtng $ per State uact tille of your JOb Yout tmmedtale superviSOr Number and tob lilies of any employees you Name Area Code 1elephone Number supervtsed I I Kind of business or organizatton (manufacturing. account· II Federal employment rcrvllran 01 mrlrtaryJ. ItS I senes. grade or 'ank and Yout reason lor leavtng mg. social service. ere) lhe dale ol your las! prO!IlOIIOil Descnp110n of work Oescnbe your specthc duttes. responstbtftt1es and accompliShments 1n thiS 10b 11 you descnDe more than one type of work rtor e.ampte. carpentry and pa,nr,ng or personnel anrJ l>udgetJ. wote the approxrmate percentage ol trme you spent dorng each I•MWI1bdfu!M¥U Stand&tc:J FOtm 171-A (A..-. 2/8.4) Ottice of Penonn.l Man•~nt THE FEOERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PREVIOUS EDITION USABLE NSN 7540-00-935-7157 FPMC~•r~ Standard Form 171-A-Continuation Sheet for SF 171 '"""~' OUSNo.~ll • Allach all SF 171·A's lo your applicalion al lho lop of p&QCI 3. 1. Name (Last. First. M•cJcJio) 2. Scx:1<'JI ScK:unty NwnbtH --+---::--------·-·-·-··--- 4. ()nit! Complt•lud ADDITIONAL WORK EXPE;;R.IENCE, PLOCKS IF NEEDED -~·.~... )•.:, -:··. ,.,;,;.,,, . · DName and address ol employer's orgamzahon lmclude ZIP Code. rl known/ Dales employed (grve monttr and yean Average number ol hours per wte mote /han 011e lypc ol wotk /lor examvle c.ll~lltty and pJ>nllnQ. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Sland•~tJ F01m 17 I·A (On-: 21&-t)PREVIOUS EDITION USABLE NSN 7540-00-935-7157 Otlit.-. ol PtttOn'* Ull\to-!'T14nlFPU Cn&petl m APPENDIX G STATE JOB s-ERVICES OFFIC-ES Contact the Job Service Office for the location of the local office nearest you where information and guidance can be provided to assist you in your job search. ALABAMA Montgomery (205) 261-5364 Juneau (907) 465-2712 ALASKA (602) 255-4711 ARIZONA Phoenix (501) 682-5227. ARKANSAS Little Rock (916) 322-7318 CALIFORNIA Sacramento (303) 866-6180 COLORADO Denver CONNECTICUT Wethersfield (203) 566-8818 Newark (302) 368-6911 DELAWARE FLORIDA Tallahassee (904) 488-7228 GEORGIA Atlanta ( 404) 656-6380 HAWAII Honolulu (808) 548-6468 (208) 334-6399 IDAHO Boise (312) 793-8138 ·ILLINOIS. Chicago INDIANA Indianapolis (317) 232-3270 IOWA Des Moines (515) 281-4895 KANSAS Topeka (913) 296-5075 KENTUCKY Frankfort (502) 564-7015 LOUISIANA Baton Rouge (504) 342-3016 MAINE Augusta (207) 289-3431 MARYLAND Baltimore (301) 333-5353 . MASSACHUSETTS Boston (617) 727-6606 MICHIGAN Detroit (313) 876-5308 MINNESOTA St. Paul (612) 296-3627 MISSISSIPPI Jackson (601) 961-7500 MISSOURI Jefferson City (314) 751-3791 MONTANA Helena (406) 444-3461 NEBRASKA Lincoln (402) 475-8451 NEVADA Carson City (702) 885-4630 NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord (603) 228-4051 NEW JERSEY Trenton (609) 292-2400 NEW MEXICO Albuquerque (505) 841-8437 NEW YORK Albany (518) 457-2612 67 State Job Services Offices (Continued) NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh (919) 733-7522 NORTH DAKOTA Bismarck (701) 224-2843 OHIO Columbus (614) 644-6640 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City (405) 557-7191 OREGON Salem (503) 378-6753 PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg (717) 787-3354 PUERTO RICO Hato Rey (809) 754-5327 RHODE ISLAND Providence (401) 227-3722 SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia (803) 737-2625 SOUTH DAKOTA Aberdeen (605) 622-2301 TENNESSEE Nashville (615) 741-4171 TEXAS Austin (512) 463-2209 UTAH Salt Lake City (801) 533-2202 VERMONT Montpelier (802) 229-0311 VIRGINIA Richmond (804) 786-7097 VIRGIN ISLANDS Charlotte Amalie (809) 776-3700 WASHINGTON Olympia (206) 438-4000 . WEST VIRGINIA Charleston (304) 348-9180 WISCONSIN Madison (608) 266-8561 WYOMING Casper (307) 235-3611 68 APPENDIX H MILITARY FRATERNAL/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 1. National Service Organizations American Legion. American Red Cross AMVETS Blinded Veterans Association Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the USA Disabled American Veterans Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc. Military Order of the Purple Heart Paralyzed Veterans of the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Headquarters Indianapolis, IN Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Braintree, ME Cincinnati, OH Arlington, VA Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Kansas City, MO 2. Other National Service Organizations recognized by the VA American Veterans Committee Army and Navy Union, USA Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association Catholic War Veterans of the USA Disabled Officers Association Jewish War Veterans of the United States Military Order of the World Wars National Jewish Welfare Board National Tribune Regular Veterans Association 3. Other Military Service Related Organizations Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Assn. Non Commissioned Officers Association The Retired Officers Association West Point Alumni Association Washington, D.C. Lakemore, OH Arlington, VA Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. New York, NY Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Arlington, VA Fairfax, VA Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA New York, NY 46206 20006 20036 20037 02184 45214 22204 20013 20420 64111 20036 44250 22211 20001 20006 20009 20006 10010 20013 20015 22210 22033 22314 22314 10001 69 Military Fraternai/Service Organizations (Continued) National Association for Uniformed Services Springfield, VA . 22151 U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association Herndon, VA 22070Reserve Officers Association of the U.S. Washington, D.C. 20002Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S Alexandria, VA 22314 4. State Organizations Recognized by VA Alabama-Department of Veterans Affairs Montgomery, AL 36102Alaska-Division of Veterans Affairs Juneau, AK 99811American Samoa-Veterans Affairs Office Pago Pago, AS 96799Arizona-Department of Economic Security Phoenix,AZ 85007Arkansas-Veterans Service Office Little Rock, AR 72201California-Department of Veterans Affairs Sacramento, CA 95828Colorado-Department of Social Services Denver, CO 80202Connecticut-Soldiers,Sailors, and Marine Fund Hartford, CT 06115District of Columbia-Office of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20004 Florida-Division of Veterans Affairs St. Petersburg, FL 33731Georgia-Department of Veterans Service Atlanta, GA 30334 Guam-Office of Veterans Affairs Agana, Guam 96910Hawaii-Department of Social Services Honolulu, HI 96809Idaho-Division of Veterans Services Boise, ID 83707Illinois-Department of Veterans Affairs , Springfield, IL 62705Kansas-Veterans Commission Topeka, KS 66612Kentucky-Center for Veterans Affairs i Louisville,KY 40203Louisiana-Department of Veterans Affairs ' Baton Rouge, LA 70801Maine-Bureau of Veterans Services :. Augusta, ME 04330Maryland-Veterans Services Commission Baltimore, MD 21201Massachusetts-Commissioner of Veterans Service i Boston, MA 22002Minnesota-Department of Veterans Affairs 1 ', St. Paul, MN 55101Mississippi-Veterans Affairs Commission · Jackson, MS 39205Missouri-Division of Veterans Affairs ' .[ Jefferson City, MO 65101 1 Montana-Veterans Affairs Division !,' Helena, .MT 59601Nebraska-Department of Veterans Affairs ·. Lincoln, NE 65809 I ~ o Nevada-Commission of Veterans Affairs ·,Reno, •, NV 89502New Hampshire-State Veterans Council • ,i Concord, NH 03306 New Jersey-Division of Veterans Service Trenton, NJ 08625 70 Military Fraternal/Service Organizations(Continued} New Mexico-Veterans Service Commission New York-Division of Veterans Affairs North Carolina-Division of Veterans Affairs North Dakota-Department of Veterans Affairs Ohio-Division of Soldiers Claims and Veterans Affairs Oklahoma-Department of Veterans Affairs Oregon-Department of Veterans Affairs Pennsylvania-Department of Military Affairs Puerto Rico-Department of Labor, Veterans Affairs Rhode Island-Veterans Affairs South Carolina-Department of Veterans Affairs South Dakota-Division of Veterans Affairs Tennessee-Department of Veterans Affairs Texas-Veterans Affairs Commission Utah-Office of Veterans Services Vermont-Veterans Affairs Section, Military Department Virginia-Division of War Veterans Claims Virgin Islands-Department of Veterans Affairs Washington-Department of Veterans Affairs West Virginia-Department of Veterans Affairs Wisconsin-Department of Veterans Affairs Santa Fe, NM New York, NY Raleigh, NC Fargo, NO Columbus, OH Oklahoma City, OK Salem, OR Harrisburg, PA Hato Rey, PR Providence, Rl Columbia,SC Pierre, SO Nashville, TN Austin, TX Salt Lake City, UT Montpelier, VT Roanoke, VA 87501 10010 26701 58102 43215 73105 97310 17108 00917 02903 29201 57501 37203 78711 84111 05602 24011 Christiansted, St. Croix Virgin Islands Olympia, WA Charleston, WV Madison, WI 08820 08501 25305 53702 71 APPENDIX I BUREAU OF APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING REGIONAL OFFICES REGION I STATE SERVED JFK Federal Building CONNECTICUT NEW HAMPSHIRE Room 510 MAINE RHODE ISLAND Boston, MA 02203 MASSACHUSETTS VERMONT Telephone: 617/565-2288 REGION II 210 Varick Street NEW JERSEY PUERTO RICO Room 602 NEW YORK VIRGIN ISLANDS New York, NY 1 0036 Telephone: 212/337-2313 REGION Ill Gateway Building DELAWARE VIRGINIA Room 13240 MARYLAND WEST VIRGINIA 3535 Market Street PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: 215/596-6417 REGION IV 1371 Peachtree Street, NE ALABAMA MISSISSIPPI Room 418 FLORIDA NORTH CAROLINAAtlanta, GA 30367 GEORGIA SOUTH CAROLINATelephone: 404/347-4405 KENTUCKY TENNESSEE. 72 Bureau of Apprenticeship &Training Regional Offices (Continued.) REGION V Federal Building Room 758 230 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 312/353-7205 REGION VI Federal Building Room 502 525 Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202 Telephone: 2·14/767-4993 REGION VII Federal Office Building Room 1100 911 Walnut Street Kansas City, MO 64106 · Telephone: 816/426-3856 REGION VIII U.S. Customs House Room 476 721 -19th Street Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: 303/844-4791 ILLINOIS INDIANA MICHIGAN ARKANSAS LOUISIANA NEW MEXICO IOWA KANSAS COLORADO MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA OHIO WISCONSIN OKLAHOMA TEXAS MISSOURI NEBRASKA SOUTH DAKOTA UTAH WYOMING 73 Bureau of Apprenticeship &Training Regional Offices (Continued} REGION IX Room 715 ARIZONA HAWAII71 Stevenson Street CALIFORNIA NEVADASan Francisco, CA 94105Telephone: 415/995-5542 REGION X Federal·Office Building ALASKA OREGONRoom 8018 IDAHOWASHINGTON 909 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98174 Telephone: 206/442~5286 74 APPENDIX J OTHER READINGS OF INTEREST Beatty, R.H. The Resume Kit. John Wiley and Sons; New York, New York, 1984. Bolles, R.N. What Color Is Your Parachute? 10 Speed Press; Berkeley, California, 1989. Figler, H. The Complete Job Search Handbook. Holt; New York, New York, 1988. Gray, E. Successfu/Business Resumes. CBI Publishing Co.; Boston, Massachusetts, 1981. Jackson, T. The Perfect Resume. Archor Books; Garden City, New York, 1981. Jackson, C. Color Me Beautiful. Ballantine Books; New York, New York, 1984. Lathrop, R. Whos Hiring Who. Ten Speed Press; Berkeley, California, 1977. Medley, H.A. Sweaty Palms: The Neglected ArtofBeing Interviewed. Ten Speed Press; Berkeley, California, 1984. Molloy, J.T. New Dress for Success. Warner Books; New York, New York, 1988. U.S. Department of Labor. Dictionary of Occupational Titles.. U.S.Government Printing Office; Washington, D.C., 1984. 75 INDEX Listed below is a functional listing of the services provided by agencies in support ofpersonnel transitioning from the Army. For more detailed information refer to specificpage(s) identified next to the agency. FUNCTIONAL AREA INFORMATION PROVIDED BY PAGE Assistance/Referral Army Community Services 2 Information Chain of Command 5 Chaplain 6 Civilian Personnel Office 7 Fraternal Organizations 27 Military Personnel Office 18Retirement Services Office 20 Transition Assistance Office 22 Education Information Education Center 4Finance and Accounting 13Library 16 State Job Service 32 Veterans Affairs 34Appendix A 39 Appendix B 41 Appendix G 67Appendix I 72 Employment Information Army Community Service 2 Army Education Center 4Chamber of Commerce 23Civilian Personnel Office 7 Department of Labor 24Fraternal Organizations 27 Industry Associations 28 Job Assistance Center 14 Library 16 76 INDEX (CONTINUED) Employment Information (Cont.) Financial Information legal Information Office of Personnel Management Small Business Administration State Job Service Veterans Affairs Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Appendix J Army Community Services Army Education Center Civilian Personnel Office Finance & Accounting Office Military Personnel Office Retirement Services Office Small Business Administration State Job Service Staff Judge Advocate Veterans Affairs Chapter 4 Appendix G Army Community Service Civilian Personnel Office Military Personnel Office Staff Judge Advocate 29 31 32 34 39 41 45 47 51 59 67 69 72 75 2 4 7 13 18 20 31 32 21 34 36 67 2 7 18 21 77 INDEX (CONTINUED) Medical Information Fraternal Organizations 27Medical Department Activity 17Dental Clinic 9Veterans Affairs 34Appendix A 39Appendix B 41Appendix H 69 Relocation Information Army Community Services 2Chamber of Commerce 23Department of Labor 24Housing Office . 10Job Assistance ~center 14Library 16State Job Service 32Transportation Office 11 Reserve Component Chain of Command 5 Information Military Personriel Office 18RC transition Office 19 Veterans Benefits Civilian Personnel Office 7 I Department of Labor 24Fraternal Organ'ization 27 I Job Assistance Center 14Library 16Medical Department Activity 17Military Personnel Office 18Office of Personnel Management 29Retirement Services Office 20Small Business :Administration 31State Job Service 32Transition Assistance Office 22Veterans Affairs 34 78 INDEX (CONTINUED) Veterans Benefits (Cont.) Appendix A 39 Appendix B 41 Appendix C 45 Appendix D 47 Appendix G 67 Appendix H 69 Appendix I 72 79 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1992 0 -331-815 QL 3