I am considering the chaplaincy. What are the pros/cons of being an active duty Army Chaplain?

I can’t speak to a Chaplains challenged outside those of other Soldiers, I can say that they are a very valuable part of the units and the Army. A good Chaplain is God sent, no pun intended.

CH (MAJ) William Beaver can you advise this young man?

Pros: endless opportunities
Cons: takes a long time just to qualify. Message me if you want to get into the weeds. I can connect you to recruiters.

I'm a Chaplain, and former Chaplain Recruiter. Pros and Cons come with biases - what may be the best thing for someone else might be the worst for you.

I've had days where I felt like the luckiest man alive. You're already in the Army, so I don't need to tell you how the Army can ruin a good day. The good days off the bad, generally.

Field ministry is a hardship, but a privilege to access lives and offer hope (through Christ, from my faith perspective).

Ministry, family care, pay, etc are often more stable than civilian ministry.
The unique environment brings it's own challenges, but nothing insurmountable.

I recommend you reach out to one of the regional Chaplain Recruiting Stations and have a conversation.

SPC Joshua Schiff I Wish You Luck. Hopefully You're every bit as Good as Chaplain Edwin M. Carroll Onboard USS Arkansas CGN-41. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgsI2doTY_g

Depending on your current education level and religious denomination you may have A long ways to go. Denominations recommend ordained people to the Services to be chaplains. I wish you the best if you choose this road.

Pros: Soldiers get the opportunity to worship with you. 2. You can be the best, if you care and are compassionate. 3. Ministry is powerful as you "provide or perform."
Cons: time away from family due to deployments and field exercises (no different from other soldiers). 2. Ministry is not in a "building", it is in the place where they work (not always a con). AND 3. Hours not like a normal church ministry.

Hope that helps!