Regular Army Chaplain qualifications . Must be commissioned prior to their 42nd birthday. Age waivers will only be considered for potential Catholic Priest. . Must possess a “single” graduate level degree in theology or related studies from an ACE accredited educational institution that includes no less than 72 semester hours of a graduate-level work. . Must possess a bachelor’s degree of not less than 120 semester hours from an ACE accredited school. . Must be ordained and endorsed by a faith group or denomination that is recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplain Board. . Must be a U.S. citizen. . Must pass the Army commissioning medical exam per AR 40-501. . Must meet Army height and weight standards in AR 600-9. . Must have two consecutive years (24 months) of paid professional ministry experience.
Army Reserve Chaplain qualifications • Must be commissioned prior to their 45th birthday. Age waivers may be considered with prior service up to age 47 for USAR only. Age waivers for Catholic priests will be considered. • Must have a bachelor’s degree of not less than 120 semester hours from an ACE accredited school. • Must possess a “single” graduate level degree in theology or related studies from an ACE accredited educational institution that includes no less than 72 semester hours of a graduate-level work. • Must be ordained and endorsed by a faith group or denomination that is recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplain Board. • May be non-U.S. citizens, legally admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence with proper documentation for Army Reserve applicants only. • Must pass the Army commissioning medical exam per AR 40-501. • Must meet Army height and weight standards in AR 600-9. Professional work experience is not a requirement for active Army or Army Reserve chaplains. A $10,000 bonus is available for Army Reserve chaplain applicants payable only after completing the Chaplain Officer Basic Leaders Course. Enlisted centers will receive GA (Grad Alpha) credit for each chaplain referral after they access. For more information, visit www.chaplain.goarmy.com, call DSN 536-0702 or (800) 223-3735, ext. 6-0700 or 6-0722.
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