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Explore The Vocation Of A Chaplain
You do not need to wait until ordination to join the Army chaplaincy. Through the Chaplain Candidate Program, you can train to become an Army chaplain at the same time you are training for the ministry.
The training and experience you receive as a chaplain candidate will supplement your ministerial education and training. All chaplain candidates are commissioned officers

Commissioned Officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations.

assigned to the Army Reserve

The Army Reserve is more like a part-time job that enables you to keep your civilian career while you continue to train near home and serve your country.

To be eligible for this program, you must:
  • Obtain an ecclesiastical approval from your denomination or faith group.
  • Possess a baccalaureate degree with at least 120 semester hours (College seniors can apply before completion of their undergraduate program).
  • Be a full-time graduate student at an accredited seminary or theological school.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be able to receive a security clearance.
  • Pass a physical exam at a Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).
  • Be between 18-36 years old at time of commissioning.