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Vocati Ad Servitium
"Called to Serve"

Chaplain Corps (CHC)
Officer Community Management


Welcome to the CHC Community Manager’s page!  This web page is designed to provide helpful information on the CHC community to include general guidance on accessing into the CHC as well as information for current CHC officers.
 

Indefinite Recall

 

Information about FY-27 CHC Indefinite Recalls will be posted when quotas are approved.

 

Career Status Board

 

"Chaplains must serve a minimum of 2 years following entry on AD to be eligible for the CHC Officer Career Status Board.  Chaplains will be assigned to the first board that convenes after their second calendar year on AD, calculated from the current active duty date gained."

Reference:  MILPERSMAN 1331-040 Navy Chaplain Corps (CHC) Officer Career Status.

FY-27 Chaplain Career Status Board.  Candidates have been notified.

FY-28 Chaplain Career Status Board.  Candidates will be identified and contacted by the CHC OCM via email the first part of 2027 with specific guidance on submitting required documents.


CHC Promotion Information


FY27 Boards Information and Schedule
FY27 NAVADMIN - CHC Promotion Zones
FY27 CHC Promotion Lineal List
Records Management


Program Authorizations


PA 110:  Chaplain Corps (CHC)
PA 110A:  Chaplain Corps In-Service Procurement Program
PA 219:  Chaplain Candidate Program


Community Information


Community Brief
Chaplain Corps Detailing
Navy Reserve CHC OCM
Chaplain Corps Facebook Page
FY27 CARE Advisory Group Schedule


General Information


How to become a Navy Chaplain
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ALNAV and NAVADMIN Messages
NAVPERS / BUPERS Site Directories

 

Contact Information


For more information regarding the CHC community, please contact the CHC Officer Community Manager

Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS-31)
ATTN:  CHC Community Manager (BUPERS-311-CHC)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN  38055-0003

For Navy Reserve CHC specific information or issues, please contact the SELRES CHC Officer Community Manager


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