12/28/2023 0 Comments Military lingo![]() ![]() ![]() The duties of an SFL-TAP counselor extend beyond conducting the congressionally mandated transition requirements. Instead, consider phrases such as implemented, oversaw, assigned, and accountable, which may hold a more specific meaning and value to employers. While this phrase is meant to explain a Soldier's experience, civilians often have little understanding what "responsible for" truly means. When reviewing resumes, counselors sometimes see phrases like "responsible for" being used. SFL-TAP has counselors that are not only familiar with military jargon, but also have experience translating military career skills into civilian career "language." For example, a senior field grade officer may be more easily correlated with a department head or program director position on a resume. While having a second (or a third!) set of eyes review a Soldier's resume for errors is a must, the main reason for having someone else review the resume is to see if they understand the language being used. SFL-TAP encourages Soldiers to work with a counselor, as well as with someone who knows nothing about the Army in order to review a Soldier's resume. While these Army acronyms may be well-known to those inside the SFL-TAP Center, often military jargon is foreign to civilian employers reading resumes and looking to hire Veterans. ![]() In the Army and at the Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program, or SFL-TAP, words such as TOT (Time on Target), FOB (Forward Operating Base), and FFE (Fire for Effect) are often used. To learn more about SFL-TAP and to find a location, visit SFL-TAP is also available on social media! Check out SFL-TAP on Facebook (Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program), Twitter and LinkedIn (Soldier for.Įvery work place has its jargon, but in the military this is especially true. ![]()
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