scope:

Scope and Applicability.

This instruction applies to all appointments in the Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) to the CHC and Chaplain Candidate Program, to include: Reserve officers transferred to the AC, Reserve officers recalled voluntarily to the Active-Duty List (ADL), AC officers transferred to the RC and transfers from other uniformed services in line with references (c) and (d).

Purpose.

To delineate policy, responsibilities and procedures for the appointment and recall of officers to the Navy Chaplain Corps (CHC); for the appointment of chaplain candidate officers; and for the management of the Chaplain Candidate Program under references (a) through (f).

a. This revision updates qualifications and guidelines for the appointment of officers in the CHC, enclosure (1), and the management of the Chaplain Candidate Program, enclosure (2).

b. This instruction is per references (a) through (q) and should be reviewed in its entirety.