Global Premises

Too often do Marine Corps members fail to take the necessary steps during separation. Fortunately, the military provides information regarding how to ease the overall transition process. Separation can be either voluntary or involuntary, and in both instances much stress can be experienced. Furthermore, families of separated members may struggle financially since most military benefits are lost. Transitioning from the marine corps to a new civilian lifestyle can bring rise to many unexpected challenges. Generally, most of the benefits enjoyed while with the marine corps are lost after separation. Those who have separated involuntarily may be entitled to receive some benefits, such as a percentage of base salary and partial medical coverage. Fortunately, the Department of Defense provides considerable counseling services to help those in the process of transitioning. For instance, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was created to help separated United States Marine Corps members build resumes to become more marketable. Usually, utilizing time efficiency can be difficult for separated marine corps members. In addition, a marine corps members new role in society may seem uncertain. A combination of these issues can lead to an identity crisis. As stated earlier, to prevent these psychological conditions from occurring, separated military members should take full advantage of the services that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs has to offer. These psychological conditions are not the only issues that can arise. Former marine corps services may not be familiar with contract entitlements such as travel allowances, temporary lodging expenses, final pay, and taxation policies. In summary, separation is not an easy process, and former marine corps members need to realize the services that the military provides to ease the whole transition.