You must have a baccalaureate degree with no less than 120 semester hours from an accredited institution and a post-baccalaureate degree in the field of theology or related studies from a qualifying graduate degree program with no less than 72 semester hours (or 108 quarter hours) from an accredited institution. Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting I know the full requirements for entering the Air Force as a Chaplain officer, I’m asking if you can join the RECRUITMENT PROGRAM with just the Bachelors degree and finish your confirmation during the program itself. Seems there are many people who don’t have the full accreditations that you speak of that still get to become chaplains.
Joy, applicants must meet the requirements to be eligible to apply. To be eligible to apply to be a Chaplain you must be a US citizen and possess 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university and possess a Master of Divinity or an equivalent theological degree. Or have completed 3 full time resident years of graduate-level study in theology or related subjects from an accredited institution leading to ordination and ecclesiastical endorsement that qualifies applicant to perform professional functions as a chaplain. Must be commissioned before the age of 40, age waivers may be available. Applicants must also have a minimum of 2 years preaching experience in their denomination to apply. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting Chaplains now attend the full 8.5 week OTS as of writing. Only a certain subset of health professions go to the 5 week course (that runs concurrently with OTS but ends early). 24-02 OTS Graduate - Ch Roosevelt
Also, . You can call direct to HQ Recruiting Service/ Chaplain Recruiting if you have further questions or to find out more about the non-traditional Religious requirements please contact at afrs.chaplains@us.af.mil or call 1-800-803-2452 or 1-210-565-0335 Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
we have a Buddhist chaplain in the Air National Guard...but not on Active Duty Air Force yet. But we've reached out to seminaries that focus on Buddhist studies and hope to bring in a Buddhist chaplain (or several) in the years ahead!
I’m currently an Army Chaplain Candidate and thinking really hard about transitioning to the Air Force Chaplain Candidate Program. Who can answer this specifically?
@11B556 To be eligible to apply to be a Chaplain you must be a US citizen and possess 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university and possess a Master of Divinity or an equivalent theological degree. Or have completed 3 full time resident years of graduate-level study in theology or related subjects from an accredited institution leading to ordination and ecclesiastical endorsement that qualifies applicant to perform professional functions as a chaplain. Must be commissioned before the age of 40, age waivers may be available. Applicants must also have a minimum of 2 years preaching experience in their denomination to apply. If selected, when you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience. Unfortunately, we do not have any more Chaplain information. You may email AFRS HQ Chaplains at afrs.chaplains@us.af.mil or call direct to HQ Recruiting Service/ Chaplain Recruiting if you have further questions 1-800-803-2452 or (210) 565-0335. Please allow 10 business days not including weekends or holidays for the recruiter to contact you. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
The Air Force and the DoD is in the business of separating people by race, ethnicity, and gender. Whatever happened to One Team, One Fight? There’s a reason nobody wants to serve in a Woke Organization like the USAF. As a career recruiter you guys need to speak up instead of going along to get along. Integrity First, right?
yup. My friend has/ was/had been in for a year. His first sgt is a male that identifies as a female but looks male. Well he didn't know that and called her sir. And they kicked him out over it.
Thank you for this insightful interview/video
Can I join up with a bachelors and enter into the chaplain candidate program at the age of 41?
You must have a baccalaureate degree with no less than 120 semester hours from an accredited institution and a post-baccalaureate degree in the field of theology or related studies from a qualifying graduate degree program with no less than 72 semester hours (or 108 quarter hours) from an accredited institution.
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting I know the full requirements for entering the Air Force as a Chaplain officer, I’m asking if you can join the RECRUITMENT PROGRAM with just the Bachelors degree and finish your confirmation during the program itself. Seems there are many people who don’t have the full accreditations that you speak of that still get to become chaplains.
Q. What are some of the experience points you can put on your resume that may work instead of a full 2 yrs on full time staff?
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Q. I have about 3 years before I can apply, what are some quality training resources or experiences that could help prepare me for OTS and Chaplaincy.
My bachelor is in Theology/Youth ministry. With over 10 years in ministry/leadership. I don’t have a MDiv, how do I go about becoming a chaplain?
Joy, applicants must meet the requirements to be eligible to apply. To be eligible to apply to be a Chaplain you must be a US citizen and possess 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university and possess a Master of Divinity or an equivalent theological degree. Or have completed 3 full time resident years of graduate-level study in theology or related subjects from an accredited institution leading to ordination and ecclesiastical endorsement that qualifies applicant to perform professional functions as a chaplain. Must be commissioned before the age of 40, age waivers may be available. Applicants must also have a minimum of 2 years preaching experience in their denomination to apply.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
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Do chaplains go to an abbreviated OTS, or are they required to do a full OTS now?
They attend the 5 week course
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
@@USAirForceRecruiting Chaplains now attend the full 8.5 week OTS as of writing. Only a certain subset of health professions go to the 5 week course (that runs concurrently with OTS but ends early). 24-02 OTS Graduate - Ch Roosevelt
Is this still happening every Tuesday? My husband wants to be an air force chaplian and I have questions
Yes, It is every other Tuesday and will start back up after the new year
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Also, . You can call direct to HQ Recruiting Service/ Chaplain Recruiting if you have further questions or to find out more about the non-traditional Religious requirements please contact at afrs.chaplains@us.af.mil or call 1-800-803-2452 or 1-210-565-0335
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
DO you know any Buddhist chaplains in the air force?
we have a Buddhist chaplain in the Air National Guard...but not on Active Duty Air Force yet. But we've reached out to seminaries that focus on Buddhist studies and hope to bring in a Buddhist chaplain (or several) in the years ahead!
I’m currently an Army Chaplain Candidate and thinking really hard about transitioning to the Air Force Chaplain Candidate Program. Who can answer this specifically?
@11B556 To be eligible to apply to be a Chaplain you must be a US citizen and possess 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university and possess a Master of Divinity or an equivalent theological degree. Or have completed 3 full time resident years of graduate-level study in theology or related subjects from an accredited institution leading to ordination and ecclesiastical endorsement that qualifies applicant to perform professional functions as a chaplain. Must be commissioned before the age of 40, age waivers may be available. Applicants must also have a minimum of 2 years preaching experience in their denomination to apply. If selected, when you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience. Unfortunately, we do not have any more Chaplain information. You may email AFRS HQ Chaplains at afrs.chaplains@us.af.mil or call direct to HQ Recruiting Service/ Chaplain Recruiting if you have further questions 1-800-803-2452 or (210) 565-0335. Please allow 10 business days not including weekends or holidays for the recruiter to contact you.
Ray
U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting Thank you very much.
You are welcome
Don
Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Jesus Christ is Lord
Amen
The Air Force and the DoD is in the business of separating people by race, ethnicity, and gender. Whatever happened to One Team, One Fight? There’s a reason nobody wants to serve in a Woke Organization like the USAF. As a career recruiter you guys need to speak up instead of going along to get along. Integrity First, right?
yup. My friend has/ was/had been in for a year. His first sgt is a male that identifies as a female but looks male. Well he didn't know that and called her sir. And they kicked him out over it.