Chaplain Corps FAQ

• Clergy may work with local unit for 6 months
• Trial period for clergy in CAP
• Must receive approval of wing chaplain
• Must be escorted at all times by a Senior Member

(See CAP Reg 265-1)

• Meet CAP Senior Membership requirements
• Fingerprint card and background check
• Pay national and wing dues
• Have an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a NCMAF Endorser (DOD recognized official)
• Have Bachelor Degree from institution in Higher Education Directory
• Complete 3 years of graduate professional study accredited by Association of Theological Schools
• Clergy without accredited graduate degree may ask for a waiver providing they have a minimum of 5 years full time pastoral experience
• Contact your wing chaplain for an application (CAP Form 35)

(See CAP Reg 265-1) 

• Meet CAP Senior Membership requirements
• Fingerprint card and background check
• Pay national and wing dues
• Have Associate Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) attained from a college or university listed in the Higher Education Directory
• Have recommendation from local pastor or other religious official
• Be interviewed and recommended by the wing chaplain
• Contact your wing chaplain for an application (CAP Form 35A)

• CAP Reg 265-1, Chaplain Service

• Policies set by CAP National Board

• CAP Reg 265-2, The Covenant and Code of Ethics for CAP Chaplains

• Chaplains provide for free exercise of religion for all CAP personnel

• Chaplain advises the commander on ethical and moral issues
• Chaplain provides for religious observances
• Chaplain provides pastoral care
• Certified chaplain provides emergency ministry
• Chaplain coordinate character development for cadets

• Read CAPP 265-4, The CAP Chaplain Service Handbook (Technician Rating)
• Present 5 Character Development Seminars in accordance with CAPP 265-2, Values for Living (Senior Rating)
• Present a character development training seminar for the Chaplain Corps Region Staff College (Master Rating)

• Chaplain Application Form (CAP Form 35)
• Character Development Instructor (CDI) Application Form (CAP Form 35A)
• Chaplain Statistical Report (CAP Form 34)
• Wing Chaplain Statistical Report (CAP Form 34A)
• Religious Interview Card (CAP Form 48)

• Military Chaplains Association
  

Please contact Rita LaBarre, NHQ Chaplain Corps
Phone:  Toll Free 1-877-227-9142 ext. 418
Email: rlabarre@capnhq.gov