Objectives:

• Become familiar with the Post-Residential Action Plan (P-RAP); Use the placement goal sheet to help the graduate achieve his goals in his Post Residential Action Plan (P-RAP)

Key Points:

The Post-Residential Action Plan (P-RAP) is a tool that supports the process of goal development and action planning for the Residential and Post-Residential Phases. Some programs have their own names for the Post-Residential Action Plan, including the “Cadet Action Plan” (CAP), or “My Action Plan” (MAP).

Regardless of name, the tool provides the roadmap to a Cadet’s success. The written plan, created by each Cadet, provides the Cadet with training in how to set goals and make plans while keeping ownership of their future. In short, the P-RAP is “the link between the ChalleNGe Program and Post-Residential success. The P-RAP serves four functions:

1. Helps Cadets identify and obtain more durable placement
2. Provide focus for mentoring relationships and guides Mentor responsibilities
3. Increase Post-Residential accountability
4. Helps Post-Residential staff to monitor placement activities, and work with Cadets in the Post-Residential Phase.

The Mentor should use the P-RAP as a basis for conversations with the Cadet, and use the plan as a guide in helping the Cadet succeed.