Military Leadership's Guide to E2I: Supporting Recovery & Readiness

Learn how E2I serves as a powerful management tool to support your Service Members' recovery, readiness, and successful transition.

A Tool for Mission Readiness & Career Transition

You play a critical role in the well-being and career progression of your Service members. The Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) is an official DoW program designed to support you and your recovering Service members (RSMs) in this mission.

As a leader, your support enables RSMs to explore new opportunities. The E2I program connects them with valuable education, training, and certification resources. It also helps them gain work experience that can prepare them for a return to duty with new skills or a successful transition to civilian life.

Your participation provides structured and supportive pathways for your RSMs to gain valuable work experience and prepare for their future. The E2I program ensures that RSMs are either developing new skills to bring back to your unit or are prepared for a smooth and successful transition to civilian life, reflecting positively on your command.

Leadership Can Support Participation by:

Support Early Engagement

Encourage RSMs to connect with E2I Regional Coordinators (RCs) early in their recovery or transition process to maximize opportunities.

Maintain Mission Balance

Participation should complement the RSM's recovery, medical treatment, and military responsibilities.

Prioritize Medical Care

Ensure RSMs understand that medical appointments and recovery requirements always take priority over internship, education, or employment activities.

Encourage Professional Development

E2I and OWF provide valuable opportunities for RSMs to gain civilian workplace experience, education, and career readiness skills.

Leadership Resources & Downloads

Key Program Downloads

E2I Factsheet

A one-page summary of the E2I program's goals and process for quick reference.

Download

E2I & OWF Leadership Briefing

A ready-to-use presentation on program benefits for your unit.

Download

DoDI 1300.25

The official DoD Instruction that establishes policy for the E2I and OWF programs.

Download

Important Links

Warrior Care Policy Page

Access the official policies governing Warrior Care programs.

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Warrior Care Reference Center

A central hub for documents, policies, and program information.

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Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program

Learn more about the Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program (WCRCP).

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Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF)
Regional Coordinator Map

Warrior Care's E2I/OWF Regional Coordinators (RC) support recovering Service members (RSMs) by connecting them to local education and employment opportunities. Located across 10 regions, each coordinator works with military and community partners to guide RSMs through career planning, internships, and transition resources.

Click the RC map for the printable version.

Use the RC map to find your region's coordinator and get connected with support tailored to your recovery goals.

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators

Region 1 - Northeast

Region 2 - Mid-Atlantic

Region 3 - Southeast

Region 4 - South

Region 5 - Central

Region 6 - South Central

Region 7 - Midwest

Region 8 - Mountain

Region 9 - Northwest

Region 10 - West

Military Leadership's Guide to E2I: Supporting Recovery & Readiness

A Tool for Mission Readiness & Career Transition

Leadership Can Support Participation by:

Support Early Engagement

Maintain Mission Balance

Prioritize Medical Care

Encourage Professional Development

Key Program Downloads

E2I Factsheet

E2I & OWF Leadership Briefing

DoDI 1300.25

Important Links

Warrior Care Policy Page

Warrior Care Reference Center

Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) & Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinator Map

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) & Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF)
Regional Coordinator Map

Education & Employment Initiative (E2I) &
Operation Warfighter (OWF) Regional Coordinators