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NAVADMIN 129/24 
 
MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N097/JUN// 
 
SUBJ/FY-24 CHAPLAIN CORPS SENIOR LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM// 
 
REF/A/DOC/SECNAVINST/11MAR19// 
REF/B/DOC/OPNAVINST/9NOV22// 
REF/C/DOC/COCINST/22MAR22// 
REF/D/DOC/DOD/17NOV2011// 
REF/E/DOC/JTR/01MAY2024// 
 
NARR/REF A IS SECNAVINST 1730.7E, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF 
THE NAVY. 
REF B IS OPNAVINST 1730.1F, RELIGIOUS MINISTRY IN THE NAVY. 
REF C IS COCINST 5351.1, PROFESSIONAL NAVAL CHAPLAINCY. 
REF D IS DOD Publication 5500.07-R JOINT ETHICS REGULATION. 
REF E IS THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS. 
 
RMKS/1.  Pursuant to reference (a) through (c) the Chief of Chaplains is the 
program sponsor for the Chaplain Corps (CHC) Strategic 
Leadership Symposium (SLS) for senior CHC officers (Captains and Captain-
selects) and Religious Program Specialists (RPCMs, RPCSs and RPCS-selects). 
SLS also aligns with references (c) and (d). 
 
2.  The SLS is a formal annual training event that serves to reaffirm the 
Chief of Chaplains strategic vision by developing leader competencies that 
strengthen the Professional Naval Chaplaincy (PNC) community and planning for 
the execution of the Chief of Chaplains vision. The SLS supports the 
priorities of the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, the 
Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard through 
implementation of the Department of the Navy's Strategic Plan for Religious 
Ministry. 
 
3.  FY-24 SLS will focus on executive-level leadership and community 
development to align with the CHC mission in a dynamic strategic environment. 
Topics include: 
- Orientation of selectee cohort to CHC vision of executive-level leadership 
role. 
- Advancement of CHC urgency regarding mission requirements. 
- Demonstration of awareness and active engagement with recruiting mission 
priority. 
- Engagement with CHC senior leaders relevant to stewardship expectations. 
 
4.  FY-24 SLS will be held 5-8 AUG in Colorado Springs, CO (Travel dates  
4 & 9 AUG for FY-25 Captain-selects and FY-25 RPCS-selects; 5 & 9 AUG for all 
others).  Captain-selects and RPCS-selects will report for orientation on 
Monday, 5 AUG. Whole assembly begins Tuesday, 6 AUG and concludes Thursday,  
8 AUG. 
 
5.  Per reference (d) and (e), Commanding Officers may issue orders for 
attendance at government expense after determining that the expenses, 
including fees, travel, and other costs attributable to participation, 
justify the objectives to be achieved. TAD orders may cover expenses to 
support attendance and participation at the conference including 
transportation and per diem per reference (e). 
Per reference (b), when mission requirements permit, Commanders are 
authorized to fund attendance for SLS. 
 
6.  All Reserve Component members should write NROWS ORDERS to align with 
OPNAV UIC 00011 for timely administrative completion and travel 
reimbursement.  
 
7.  Questions regarding hotel room reservation, symposium registration, and 
detailed information for FY-24 SLS may be directed to LCDR Jason Porter (703) 
614-5557 or email jason.t.porter.mil(at)us.navy.mil. 
 
8.  This NAVADMIN is cancelled for record purposes on 30 August 2024. 
 
9.  Released by RADM Gregory Todd, Chief of Chaplains.// 
 
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