Excel Spreadsheet Timeline

More information on these ,,, "items is given during the Preseparation Briefing (you can place X in box below ""Completed"" to show task is finished)",,, Completed,,Earliest,Latest, ,Preseparation Briefing,,05/01/2005,01/31/2007, ,,, ,Attend TAP Seminar - USMC personnel must complete prior to separation.,,05/01/2005,10/28/2007, ,,, ,Attend VA Benefits Briefing,,05/01/2005,01/31/2007, ,,, ,Attend DTAP (If necessary),,05/01/2005,01/31/2007, ,,, ,VA Pre-Discharge Appt,,11/02/2006,01/15/2007, ,,, ,VA Vocational Testing,,11/02/2006,04/30/2008, ,,, ,VGLI transfer (voluntary program),,05/01/2007,08/29/2007, ,,, ,Survivor Benefit Plan Briefing ,,11/02/2006,01/01/2007, ,,, ,Survivor Benefit Plan Selection ,,03/02/2007,03/17/2007, ,,, ,Enrollment in Tricare Prime ,,(See Comment Box), ,,, ,,RECOMMENDED DEADLINES,, "The following deadlines may not have a firm date for completion, but they are suggested for a smooth transition you can also alter the ",,, "formula to fit your specific plans (as you complete each section, you can hide it by highlighting the rows, click Format - Row - Hide )",,, Completed,24 Months Prior to Anticipated Separation,,03/01/2005,05/01/2006, ,Develop a comprehensive Individual Transition Plan,,, ,Establish a financial plan to be prepared for transition to civilian life,,, ,Assess job skills and interests to determine how they relate to job market (take vocational interest inventory),,, ,,, Completed,180 Days Prior to Separation,,09/02/2006,11/02/2006, ,Review Preseparation Counseling Checklist (DD Form 2648),,, ,"Research job market, start making a list of possible employers",,, ,Review and make a copy of personnel records,,, ,Discuss with family possible options about career and where to live next,,, ,,, Completed,150 Days Prior to Separation,,10/02/2006,12/02/2006, ,Seek help if stress of transition to civilian life becomes too much to handle,,, ,Start networking: Conta