Chaplain LTC Jack Nahrstadt, CAP

Getting started as a chaplain immediately Clergy may work with local unit for 6 months Trial period for clergy in CAP Must receive approval of wing chaplain Must be escorted at all times by a Senior Member How do I become a CAP Chaplain? (See CAP Reg 265-1)  Meet CAP Senior Membership requirements Fingerprint card an background check Pay national and wing dues Have an Ecclesiastical Endorsement DOD recognized official Have Bachelor Degree from institution in Higher Education Directory Complete 3 years of graduate professional study accredited by Association of Theological Schools Clergy without accredited graduate degree may ask for a waiver providing they have 5 years of full time pastoral experience Official appointment will be made by the Deputy Director of Chaplain Services (LMC) Contact your wing chaplain for an application (CAP Form 35) How do I become a CAP Moral Leadership Officer? (See CAP Reg 265-1) Meet CAP Senior Membership requirements Fingerprint card an background check Pay national and wing dues Complete 60 hours of study beyond high school Have recommendation from local pastor or other religious official Be interviewed and recommended by the wing chaplain Official appointment will be made by the Deputy Director of Chaplain Services (LMC) Contact your wing chaplain for an application (CAP Form 35) What governs the CAP Chaplain Service Program? CAPR 265-1, Chaplain Service Policies set by CAP National Board Will I work with other faith groups in this program? CAP Reg 265-2, The Covenant and Code of Ethics for CAP Chaplains Chaplains provide for free exercise of religion for all CAP personnel What roles will a CAP Chaplain fill within a Wing/Squadron? Chaplain advises the commander on ethical and moral issues Chaplain provides for religious observances Chaplain provides pastoral care Certified chaplain provides emergency ministry Chaplain coordinate moral leadership for cadets Chaplain Specialty Track Training Requirements Complete CAPP 221, The CAP Chaplain--Specialty Track Study Guide Complete CAPP 221-A, Chaplains Helping Chaplains-- Specialty Track Study Guide for Master Rating Wing Chaplain administer the test for the above pamphlets Certificate of completion provided when each test is successfully completed (CAPC 221 and CAPC 221-A) Moral Leadership Officer Specialty Track Training Requirements Read CAPP 265-4, The CAP Chaplain Service Handbook (Technician Rating) Present 5 Moral Leadership Seminars in accordance with CAPP 265-2, Values for Living (Senior Rating) Present a moral leadership training seminar for the Chaplain Service Region Staff College (Master Rating) Chaplain Administrative Requirements Chaplain Service Appointment Form (CAP Form 35) Chaplain Statistical Report (CAP Form 34) Wing Chaplain Statistical Report (CAP Form 34A) Religious Interview Card (CAP Form 48) Other Chaplain Related Links USAF Chaplain Services Military Chaplains Association HQ CAP-USAF Chaplain Services NOTE: The links on the page will leave this site.