What has been your experience during the process of being a Chaplain Candidate?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:57:46 -0400

Hello everyone, I am currently in the process of becoming an army chaplain candidate. To those who are in the same process, what has your experience been like from the time you contacted a chaplain recruiter till now? Chaplains, please feel free to chip in as well about your experience. Thank you in advance!

Response by MSgt Robert E. M. made Jul 27 at 2022 1:47 PM

MSgt Robert E. M. — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:47:51 -0400

Bro. you are in our prayers because, in times like these, you know the rest of the story!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2022 9:42 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:42:55 -0400

2LT Private RallyPoint Member First off, congratulations! As far as the process, I had trouble in the beginning until I finally found the specialty branch recruiter; so hopefully the major part of your battle is over, a good recruiter makes a huge difference. If you have your undergrad done and are currently accepted to an MDiv program, the next step, other than physical through MEPS or DODMERBS, will be the application process. The FEDREC board usually meets every other month, I think, and the State National Guard board meets once a month, again, I think. As long as your packet looks good when it gets sent up to DC you should be good. After I got past the FEDREC board everything went really fast. I graduated with my BGS in May and commissioned in July. Can you tell me what all you have ready in your packet at this point? Also, are you going National Guard or Reserves? I ask because my experience was through the National Guard.

Response by CH (CPT) Jerry McGowin made Aug 12 at 2022 8:42 PM

CH (CPT) Jerry McGowin — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:42:47 -0400

I am a retired Chaplain with prior enlisted service. First, I suggest you find a seasoned NCO to discuss what it takes to be a good Army Chaplain. Then measure yourself up to what he says. I am an old geezer, so not so techie techie, but if you can fine me on facebook, I will be glad to talk to you directly. Or if there is some way here to share connect info. I am retired living the retired dream in SW Florida.

Response by 1LT Brandon Brackett made Jan 28 at 2023 8:47 PM

1LT Brandon Brackett — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:47:42 -0500

The LDAC practicum at Ft Lewis Washington was good.