Transitioning Marines Identified at CAPSTONE by their CO or at Force Preservation Councils and assessed to be high risk due to a wound, illness, or injury should be referred to the Wounded Warrior Regiment for assessment of needs. To refer a Marine, please download the referral form here and email to smbwwropscenter@usmc.mil.

For more information, please review MARADMIN 503/16 at http://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/953309/transition-readiness-program-warm-handover-process/.

Capstone is a two-stage process

Stage One - Capstone Review is an in- depth review of the Marine’s Individual Transition Plan (ITP) and Career Readiness Standards (CRS), conducted by the transition staff using DD Form 2958, ITP Checklist.  

Stage Two - Capstone Verification (also known as Commander’s Verification), is the culminating activity in the transition process where a Commanding Officer (CO) or designee verifies that the Marine has met CRS, has a viable ITP from military to civilian life, and whether a “warm handover” to a partner agency for additional assistance is necessary due to lack of post-military housing plans, inability to meet necessary CRS, and/or for those with any characterization of service less than honorable.  A “warm handover” is positive contact between the subject matter Marine and a relevant partner agency.  Transitioning Marines identified by their CO during Capstone or at Force Preservation Councils and assessed to be high risk due to a wound, illness, or injury should be referred to the Wounded Warrior Regiment for assessment of needs.

In the aftermath of a wound, illness, or injury, a Marine may require assistance with identifying resources available to support them through their recovery. The Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) is one of the first non-medical points of contact for wounded, ill or injured (WII) Marines and their family, They help provide a support network to ensure a smooth transition either back to full duty, or to the civilian community. Designated RCCs are available to WII Marines and their families--whether they are assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment or remain with their operational units.
 

When Should I Consider Referring to a Recovery Care Coordinator?
The RCC program accepts Marines whether they are joined to the Wounded Warrior Regiment, located with their parent unit, resident in a military or civilian hospital, or joined to an I&I. The following may be considerations when referring for RCC support in addition to wounds, illnesses, and injuries:

• Is not expected to return to duty within 180 days

• Has multiple and/or complex medical needs (i.e. TBI or severe PTSD)

• Lacks a stable family environment or has complex family needs (i.e. EFMP)

• Is financially strained

• Has been referred to the Integrated Disability Evaluation System and requires support through the process but is not at the PEB stage

• Is nearing end of active service and has no transition plan (i.e. employment, housing, etc.)

How Do I Complete a Referral for Recovery Care Coordinator Support?

DoD Personnel with Common Access Card (CAC)    
Click here to follow the step-by-step instructions required to access the WWR Assignment and Transfer Form.

Non-DoD Personnel (No-CAC)   

• Contact the WWR Call Center at 1-877-487-6299 to request a RCC

• WWR staff will assist you with the referral process

• Be prepared to present all known medical conditions, non-medical needs, and justification for the referral  

Once a Marine is assigned, a RCC will contact the parent command to discuss the Marine's needs and support being offered. A RCC will continue to work with the command throughout the Marine's care.