U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Frequently Asked Questions

By Eric JorgensenOctober 28, 2020

HOW CAN I GET CRISIS SUPPORT?

All veterans and service members can get free and confidential 24/7 crisis support from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Military Crisis Line. Please visit www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/military-crisis-line for current contact information.

CAN THE CHAPLAIN CORPS HELP ME LOCATE A SOLDIER, CHAPLAIN, OR RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS SPECIALIST?

If you're attempting to reach a family member in the military with emergency information, please contact your local Red Cross chapter.

The Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits us from providing addresses, phone numbers, or locations for any current or retired military personnel. The Office of the Chief of Chaplains is also not staffed to assist with historical queries.

HOW CAN I BECOME AN ARMY CHAPLAIN?

For information about becoming an Army chaplain, please visit www.goarmy.com/chaplain. The website includes tools for contacting chaplain recruiters.

HOW CAN I BECOME AN ARMY RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS SPECIALIST?

For information about becoming a Religious Affairs Specialist, please visit www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/administrative-support/religious-affairs-specialist.

HOW CAN I COORDINATE CHAPLAIN ASSISTANCE FOR A WEDDING OR OTHER EVENT?

If you are in the U.S. Army, and you want to coordinate chaplain assistance for a wedding or other event, or you would like to reserve chapel space for a special event, please contact your unit or garrison/installation chaplain.

CAN THE CHAPLAIN CORPS ENDORSE ORGANIZATIONS, BOOKS, OR PRODUCTS?

The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps is not authorized to endorse any private organizations, books, or products.

HOW CAN I CONTACT CHAPLAIN CORPS SENIOR LEADERS?

If you are in the U.S. Army and have correspondence for Chaplain Corps Senior Leaders, please coordinate that correspondence with your chain of command.