The purpose of this section is to list contact information for various types of service providers within your own area/region that apply to you specifically.
The following diagram shows the main events that most military members go through when transitioning towards post-military life for non-medical reasons. Experiences from member to member may vary. The table below describes steps 1-21, including some steps that are optional.
Roadmap to Transition: CAF ReleaseDescription of the figure
This diagram shows the main steps that most military members go through when transitioning towards post-military life for a non-medical reason for release. Experiences from member to member may vary. The table below describes steps 1-21, including some steps that are optional.
TC - Initial Appointment (Optional)
Unit - Unit Retention Interview
TC - Personalized Transition Plan (Optional)
Release Section - Preliminary check of your file (Optional)
Individual Career and Education Counselling (Optional)
VAC - Create My VAC Account online
Verify with Family Services for transition support (MFRC/FTA)
SISIP - Life Insurance and Finances (Optional)
CFIRP - Intended Place of Residence, Confirm eligibility with the Release Section (Optional)
Release Section - Initial Appointment
TC - Follow-up Personalized Transition Plan (Optional)
Pension - Order Package (1-800-267-0325), 6-8 weeks prior to release date
VAC - Transition Interview
Unit - Confirm unit agreement for protected period of last 30 days
Unit - Departure with Dignity event with Unit
Unit and QM - Return of Military Equipment
Dental - Release Appointment (Optional)
Medical - Phase 1 and 2 Release Appointment
Unit and Base - Out-Clearance
Release Section - Final Appointment (usually same as Date of Release (DOR))
Request a copy of your file (Pers, Dental and Medical) - 45 days after DOR
