USAF Pre-Separation Briefing
Pre-Separation is the first mandatory step in the transition process. This counseling serves as a reference for Air Force personnel planning transition, introduces benefits and entitlements, and describes the assistance in place including community resources. DoDI 1332.35 mandates separating and retiring members receive Pre-Separation Counseling NLT 90 days prior to separation. Attending 12 months prior for separatees and 24 months prior for retirees is highly encouraged to take full advantage of the resources covered and ease the stress caused by the transition process.