Do I need to go to Chaplain Direct Commission course if I'm not a Direct Commission?
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm being told by my Chaplain command that I need to go to Chaplain Direct Commission course even if I'm not a Direct Commission officer. I commissioned from ROTC as a 17X and shortly after transferred to 56X. I'm trying to get school scheduled, but I'm being told I have to go this Direct Commission Course even though I'm not a DC officer. <br /><br />Does anyone have guidance on this?Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:42:42 -0400Do I need to go to Chaplain Direct Commission course if I'm not a Direct Commission?
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm being told by my Chaplain command that I need to go to Chaplain Direct Commission course even if I'm not a Direct Commission officer. I commissioned from ROTC as a 17X and shortly after transferred to 56X. I'm trying to get school scheduled, but I'm being told I have to go this Direct Commission Course even though I'm not a DC officer. <br /><br />Does anyone have guidance on this?2LT Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 27 Jun 2024 10:42:42 -04002024-06-27T10:42:42-04:00Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2024 10:54 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Chaplains are Direct Commission only. There is no other way (that I am aware of) to commission as a Chaplain.MSG Private RallyPoint MemberThu, 27 Jun 2024 10:54:43 -04002024-06-27T10:54:43-04:00Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Jun 27 at 2024 12:14 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, unfortunately.<br />The DC course is a non-waiverable requirement to get to Chaplain BOLC, and there is some Chaplain branch specific coursework in the DCC.<br />It is the only way to branch Chaplain, even if you are already commissioned in any basic branch.<br />Every year we have one or more 56Xs that already have a basic branch commission from a commissioning source such as ROTC, OCS, etc.SGM Jeff MccloudThu, 27 Jun 2024 12:14:31 -04002024-06-27T12:14:31-04:00Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 27 at 2024 1:47 PM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Going Chaplain is a very specific pipeline and is way different than a normal entry level officer coming out of OCS/ROTC. You will need to go the direct commission route. It's part of the process.SSgt Christophe MurphyThu, 27 Jun 2024 13:47:06 -04002024-06-27T13:47:06-04:00Response by COL Randall C. made Jun 27 at 2024 4:16 PM
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<p class="pta-link-card-description">ATRRS Number: 5-16-C20-56A Enrollment: • Enrollments are controlled by Human Resources Command (HRC) Course length: 8 weeks (multiple phases) Location: Chaplain School, Fort Jackson Frequency: Approximately 3 times per year Incoming Students: CHBOLC Students coming to Fort Jackson need to review the Welcome Guide below prior to arrival. If you are enrolled and within 15 … Continue reading "CHBOLC"</p>
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COL Randall C.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:16:29 -04002024-06-27T16:16:29-04:00Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2024 8:56 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can't say for the Army, but a commission is a commission.<br /><br />Again, Army's rules may differ but I've seen many Naval Officer start out in a direct commission program, and end up URL. I've seen LDOs and CWOs finish their degrees and go Restricted Line. In theory they could go URL as well (I've heard of it for nukes, but I've been out of that world for a while). Changing your designator (or MOS for y'all) doesn't require a recommission.LCDR Private RallyPoint MemberSat, 29 Jun 2024 08:56:17 -04002024-06-29T08:56:17-04:00Response by 1LT Brandon Brackett made Jul 15 at 2024 1:41 AM
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<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>CHBOLC is for MOS qualification1LT Brandon BrackettMon, 15 Jul 2024 01:41:34 -04002024-07-15T01:41:34-04:002024-06-27T10:42:42-04:00