Sec. 561. Modifications to Transition Assistance Program
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(a)of section 1142 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: The Secretary concerned may waive the requirement for preseparation counseling under paragraph
(1)in the case of a member of a reserve component if— the member requests such a waiver; the member received preseparation counseling during the three-year period preceding the date of such request; and the matters covered by such counseling, as specified in subsection (b), have not changed since the member last received such counseling. . Such subsection is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: The commanding officer of a member of the armed forces whose discharge (regardless of character of discharge) or release from active duty is anticipated as of a specific date may, on a space available basis, authorize such member to receive preseparation counseling, regardless of whether such member reenlists or agrees to a new period of obligated service. .