UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 081429Z JAN 15 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 009/15 SUBJ/FY-15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR CHAPLAINS AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAM SPECIALISTS// MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JAN// REF/A/DOC/SECNAV/8AUG08//REF/B/DOC/SECNAV/21APR11//REF/C/DOC/OPNAV/4AUG09// REF/D/DOC/DODD/18JUN13//REF/E/DOC/OPNAV/25APR12//REF/F/DOC/MCO/4JUN12/NOTAL// REF/G/DOC/COMDT/9MAR12/NOTAL// NARR/REF (A) IS SECNAVINST 1730.7D, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. REF (B) IS SECNAVINST 5351.1, PROFESSIONAL NAVAL CHAPLAINCY. REF (C) IS OPNAVINST 1720.4A, SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM. REF (D) IS DODD 6490.14, DEFENSE SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM. REF (E) IS OPNAVINST 1730.1E, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY IN THE NAVY. REF (F) IS MCO 1730.6E, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY IN THE MARINE CORPS. REF (G) IS COMDTINST M1730.4C, RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES WITHIN THE COAST GUARD.// RMKS/1. Per reference (a), this NAVADMIN establishes the Chief of Chaplains as program sponsor for the professional development of Chaplain Corps (CHC) officers and enlisted Religious Program Specialists (RP). The Chief of Chaplains conducts annual short-course training for CHC officers and RPs to update essential techniques and practices in military ministry. This training enables chaplains to obtain continuing education units which may be required to maintain their credentials with their religious organizations. 2. The FY-15 Professional Development Training will consist of a total of four days. The first day (Monday) is a Professional Development Training Workshop (PDTW) focusing on *Professional Naval Chaplaincy.* Per reference (b), the workshop will enhance the capability and competencies of chaplains and RPs to meet professional standards, develop leadership, and build community. 3. The next three days (Tuesday-Thursday) the Professional Development Training Course (PDTC) will address "Pastoral Care in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention." It is a mission essential training requirement for chaplains and RPs. It will enable chaplains and RPs to provide effective religious ministry to those involved in circumstances of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention and to provide relevant advice to commanders as required by references (a) and (c). 4. In addition to pastoral care competencies, the course includes an overview of psychological insights into suicide and suicidology and an effective multi-level approach to suicide prevention programs to include building resilience, reducing stigma, and reinforcing hope. The course will provide training in an evidence-based risk assessment and safety plan, as well as interdisciplinary partnering with behavioral health professionals and community services providers. Chaplains and RPs will also discuss postvention pastoral care best practices which include: after care for family, friends, and unit members; command advisement; and memorial ceremonies. 5. The FY-15 Professional Development Training Workshop and Course are offered at the following CONUS and OCONUS locations: DATE LOCATION 12-15 Jan 2015 Murphy Canyon Chapel, San Diego, CA 26-29 Jan 2015 Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL 9-12 Feb 2015 Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA 23-26 Feb 2015 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA 9-12 Mar 2015 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC 23-26 Mar 2015 Naval Station Mayport, FL 13-16 Apr 2015 Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, HI 27-30 Apr 2015 Naval Station Norfolk, VA 18-21 May 2015 Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan 1-4 Jun 2015 Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy 15-18 Jun 2015 Naval Base Kitsap, WA 13-16 Jul 2015 Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story, VA 6. Per reference (d), the PDTC was developed per the competency standards identified in the 2015 Defense Suicide Prevention Office Training Competency Framework for chaplains and RPs for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. This Training Competency Framework will be incorporated into the forthcoming Department of Defense Instruction on suicide prevention. Per references (e) through (g), commands are authorized to provide appropriated funds in support of religious ministries within the command to include funding chaplains and RPs to attend annual PDTCs. 7. Naval Chaplaincy School and Center (NCSC) uses the Enterprise Navy Training Reservation System to process course registration/reservations. Contact your unit, command, Navy Operational Support Center training office, department, or CHC program manager for guidance on how to request a reservation. For more information about course registration/reservations, navigate to NCSC Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) community of practice at https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/naval-chaplaincy-school-center/home then click on professional development. Registration is first come, first served. Chaplains and RPs must register separately for the PDTW (CIN: A-5G-0005, CDP: 06ZZ) and the PDTC (CIN: P-5G-1303, CDP: 07A2). Participants are encouraged to attend the training in their local area. 8. There is required read-ahead material for the PDTW and the PDTC. The material is posted on NKO and can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/naval-chaplaincy-school-center/pdtc. 9. The point of contact for registration issues should be directed to Mr. John Lee, Student Registrar, NCSC at (803)751-9018, DSN 734-9018, or via e- mail at john.f.lee1.civ(at)mail.mil. 10. This NAVADMIN is canceled for record purposes on 30 September 2015. 11. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//