Provided By: Commander, Navy Installation Command (N913)

2011-2012TrainingAnnouncements

The National Learning Center, University of Colorado at Denver has developed the training curriculum, under contract with Commander, Navy Installations Command- N913 (Fleet & Family Support Programs)

The curriculum establishes DoD minimum standards for the delivery of pre-separation counseling to all military personnel transitioning from active duty, in full compliance with United States Code, Title X, Chapter 58, Section 1142.

Course Competencies

  • Participants will have knowledge and an understanding of the Law, DoD Guidance, and timelines as related to Pre-Separation Counseling. Participants will also have knowledge of the purpose and importance of Pre-Separation Counseling.
  • Participants will have a knowledge and understanding of the Purpose and minimum standards that must be covered for each item on the Pre-Separation Counseling Checklist (DD Form 2648).
  • Participants will have knowledge and an understanding of basic facilitation skills and the qualities and traits necessary to create an effective learning environment.
  • Participants will have knowledge and an understanding to assist transitioning personnel with the development of an Individual Transition Plan (ITP).

Costs: Participating CONUS command/units will incur no costs for tuition, airline travel, lodging, meals, hotel shuttle, or per diem. These costs are included in the contract, but do not include: local travel/parking at departure airport, official business calls, etc. One seat per class will be reserved for OCONUS commands with travel expenses being paid under the contract. Additional seats may be available, but requesting command is responsible for airline transportation. Lodging, meals, and costs for student training materials will be provided under the provisions of the contract.

Navy Participants: Attendance is limited to active duty Navy Counselors and/or personnel holding NEC-9588, in the pay grade of E6 – E9, who have at least 1-year remaining on their present tour and currently performing primaryduties as a Command Career Counselor;Reserve Component Navy Counselors and/or personnel holding NEC-9588 at locations with large concentration of FTS personnel; and Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) staff with a primary duty of Transition Assistance who have not yet attended this course. Pre-separation counseling is not conducted for SELRES personnel who do not perform 180 days or longer on active duty. For the purpose of this contracted training, participants must be stationed within the Continental United States (CONUS) to attend training in Denver, CO.

TAD Orders: The NationalLearningCenter staff will coordinate all CONUS travel and lodging requirements. Ground transportation from DenverInternationalAirport to hotel facility is provided; rental car is not authorized. No travel orders will be issued by CNIC. Airline travel will be coordinated through E-ticketing. Command requiring orders for the administrative accounting of personnel should prepare “no-cost” travel orders. Once E-ticketing has been completed, there are no cancellations or changes permitted. Participating CONUS commands may be responsible for all costs associated with cancelled travel. Participants are to wear “Business Casual” attire while attending this training.

Quota Control: NCCM(SW/AW/SS) Michael Cheshier, Force Career Counselor, Commander, Navy Installations Command. Ph: 202-433-2057; Fax: (202) 433-2207. Email: .

All participants must submit a completed nomination form signed by an authorized official at the command. Forms can either be faxed or sent electronically. All nomination forms must be received NLT 60 days prior to schedule class convening with the exception of the classes convening in September and October 2011.

CY-11 & CY-12Training Dates*

Denver, CO

19-23 SEP 11 / 9-13 JAN 12 / 16-20 APR 12
24-28 OCT 11 / 6-10 FEB 12 / 7-11 MAY 12
5-9 DEC 11 / 27 FEB-
2 MAR 12

*Travel day to Denver is Sunday prior to CLCVN

Return travel on Friday after graduation (Graduation at 12 noon)