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Transition Assistance Program

Separating or retiring soon? The MacDill Air Force Base Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides information and training to ensure service members transitioning from active duty are prepared for their next step in life—whether pursuing additional education, finding a job in the private sector or starting their own business.

In accordance with Public Law, initial and pre-separation counseling will begin as soon as possible during the 24-month period preceding an anticipated retirement date but no later than 365 days before retirement.

Initial and pre-separation counselling should take place between 18-24 months before an anticipated separation but no later than 365 days before separation. TAP requirements must be completed in the following order:

  1. Initial counseling/pre-separation counseling (offered every Monday and Wednesday from 12-4 p.m.)
  2. 3-day TAP workshop (mandatory), and the 2-day employment track (offered 2x month)
  3. Education, vocational or entrepreneurship tracks (offered every other month)
  4. Capstone session/completion of eForm DD Form 2268, Pre-separation Counseling Checklist (approx. 30 minutes, offered as needed)

*Note: All requirements must be complete prior to your final out appointment, starting Skillbridge or terminal leave

To schedule, contact the Military & Family Readiness Center TAP team at (813) 828-0138 or email: 6FSS.FSH.TAP@US.AF.MIL

For more information about the Air Force Transition Assistance Program, visit the Air Force’s Personnel Center website at:

https://www.afpc.af.mil/Airman-and-Family/Transition-Assistance-Program/

Current as of Mar. 19, 2021

MacDill AFB Gate Operation Information

In an effort to expedite processing at all gates, drivers must lower their front and rear windows, and collect IDs/credentials from ALL passengers BEFORE approaching the gate.

NOTE: Due to security operations and gate maintenance, gate operating times and closures can occur at any time.

***For modified gate hours due to holidays, exercises or other events, visit our Facebook page here***

Normal Gate Hours of Operation

Dale Mabry Gate

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Commercial Lane: 3 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Monday - Friday& all day on weekends

After hours visitor passes will be issued at Dale Mabry Gate only

 

Bayshore Gate

Monday - Friday: 5:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

 

Tanker Way Gate (Port Tampa commercial vehicle gate)

*POV traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.

*Commercial vehicle traffic* Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NOTE: ALL commercial drivers must use Tanker Way Gate during operating hours.

 

MacDill Gate

*Inbound traffic only*  Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.

*Outbound traffic only*  Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Visitor Control Center VCC (813) 828-2737 (Dale Mabry Gate)

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed on Holidays

 

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Requirements

All vehicle passengers are required to present a picture ID (valid driver’s license, passport, etc.)

If individual is a resident to the country, residency card and social security card must be provided in addition to a valid photo ID

Vehicle drivers must present proof of valid insurance and vehicle registration.

Fleet vehicle: The vehicle is identified by the plates, which shall be of a distinctive color; have the word "Fleet" appearing at the bottom and the word "Florida" appearing at the top. Fleet vehicles are not required to have vehicle registration, but must have proof of insurance.

Personnel must present a bill of lading, invoice, work order, or service call contract, etc., and Point of Contact (POC).

Call the Visitor Control Center (813) 828-2737 for installation access information.

6th Security Forces Squadron (813) 828-3322

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