Chaplaincy
The Calvary Chapel Chaplaincy Program is provided for men who are seeking Ecclesiastical Endorsement on a DD 2088 for the US Army, Navy, or Air Force. The endorsement may also be obtained for the Department of Justice (DoJ) for chaplains providing ministry at federal penitentiaries. This program does not apply to other types of chaplaincy such as law enforcement or fire services which can be endorsed by local churches.
This is
exclusively provided by and through Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa.
The CCOF ministry office provides
the liaison and communication channels to facilitate the process.
Air Force
Selection for chaplains is both competitive and based on the needs of the Air Force. The basic requirements for the Air Force Chaplain Service include:
Ecclesiastical Endorsement, DD Form 2088, from a DoD recognized endorser
Minimum two years religious leadership experience
United States citizenship
Baccalaureate degree (not less than 120 semester hours) and a Master Degree in Theology or related subjects (not less than 72 semester hrs) from an accredited institution.
Must enter active duty (EAD) prior to 40 years of age or prior to 42 with 2 years of satisfactory prior active duty military service
Commissioned officers must be in the grade of Captain (0-3) and below
Pass commissioning physical and background security investigation
Ability to work in DoD directed religious accommodation environment supporting the free exercise of religion for all military personnel and their dependents
Have not accepted military separation pay, VSI\SSB
http://www.usafhc.af.mil/
Navy/Marines
The Navy accepts clergy from over 100 denominations and faith–groups. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 21 years of age; meet certain medical and physical fitness standards; hold a B.A. or B.S. degree, with not less than 120 semester hours from a qualified educational institution; and hold a post–baccalaureate graduate degree, which includes 72 semester hours of graduate–level course work in a field of theological or related studies. At least one–half (i.e. 36) of these hours must include topics in general religion, theology, religious philosophy, ethics, and/or the foundational writings from one’s religious tradition. Accredited distance–education graduate programs are acceptable.
Chaplains then attend the Navy Chaplain School in Newport, RI for a basic orientation course.
The Navy also has a “Chaplain Candidate Program Officer†(CCPO) program for seminary students who might be interested in obtaining a commission before completing their graduate studies. The CCPO program offers significant pay advantages once a chaplain enters active duty. The program also includes on–the–job training under the direct supervision of an active duty chaplain.
http://www.navy.com/officer/clergy?lid=skills#j
Army
1. You must obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement from your faith group. This endorsement should certify that you are:
a. A clergy person in your denomination or faith group.
b. Qualified spiritually, morally, intellectually and emotionally to serve as a Chaplain in the Army.
c. Sensitive to religious pluralism and able to provide for the free exercise of religion by all military personnel, their family members and civilians who work for the Army.
2. Educationally, you must:
a. Possess a baccalaureate degree of not less than 120 semester hours.
b. Possess a master's degree in divinity or a graduate degree in theological studies, which includes at least 72 hours.
3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
4. Be able to receive a favorable background check.
5. Pass a physical exam.
http://chaplain.goarmy.com/chapl101/chapl02.htm
Selection for chaplains is both competitive and based on the needs of the Air Force. The basic requirements for the Air Force Chaplain Service include:
Ecclesiastical Endorsement, DD Form 2088, from a DoD recognized endorser
Minimum two years religious leadership experience
United States citizenship
Baccalaureate degree (not less than 120 semester hours) and a Master Degree in Theology or related subjects (not less than 72 semester hrs) from an accredited institution.
Must enter active duty (EAD) prior to 40 years of age or prior to 42 with 2 years of satisfactory prior active duty military service
Commissioned officers must be in the grade of Captain (0-3) and below
Pass commissioning physical and background security investigation
Ability to work in DoD directed religious accommodation environment supporting the free exercise of religion for all military personnel and their dependents
Have not accepted military separation pay, VSI\SSB
http://www.usafhc.af.mil/
Navy/Marines
The Navy accepts clergy from over 100 denominations and faith–groups. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 21 years of age; meet certain medical and physical fitness standards; hold a B.A. or B.S. degree, with not less than 120 semester hours from a qualified educational institution; and hold a post–baccalaureate graduate degree, which includes 72 semester hours of graduate–level course work in a field of theological or related studies. At least one–half (i.e. 36) of these hours must include topics in general religion, theology, religious philosophy, ethics, and/or the foundational writings from one’s religious tradition. Accredited distance–education graduate programs are acceptable.
Chaplains then attend the Navy Chaplain School in Newport, RI for a basic orientation course.
The Navy also has a “Chaplain Candidate Program Officer†(CCPO) program for seminary students who might be interested in obtaining a commission before completing their graduate studies. The CCPO program offers significant pay advantages once a chaplain enters active duty. The program also includes on–the–job training under the direct supervision of an active duty chaplain.
http://www.navy.com/officer/clergy?lid=skills#j
Army
1. You must obtain an ecclesiastical endorsement from your faith group. This endorsement should certify that you are:
a. A clergy person in your denomination or faith group.
b. Qualified spiritually, morally, intellectually and emotionally to serve as a Chaplain in the Army.
c. Sensitive to religious pluralism and able to provide for the free exercise of religion by all military personnel, their family members and civilians who work for the Army.
2. Educationally, you must:
a. Possess a baccalaureate degree of not less than 120 semester hours.
b. Possess a master's degree in divinity or a graduate degree in theological studies, which includes at least 72 hours.
3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
4. Be able to receive a favorable background check.
5. Pass a physical exam.
http://chaplain.goarmy.com/chapl101/chapl02.htm