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Job training for a Religious Affairs Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

No religious background or adherence to any faith is required to become an Army Chaplain Assistant (MOS 56M). Qualifications include a 90 score on the Clerical portion of the ASVAB, a driver's license, and Secret security clearance.

Conduct specialized peer counseling for combat stress casualties. Provide emergency religious ministrations. Assess unit morale for targeted religious support. Manage religious support resources to include property, ecclesiastical equipment, section material/supplies and non-appropriated funds.

The Religious Affairs Specialists, which is military occupational specialty (MOS) 56M, support the unit Chaplain and Commander in responding to the needs of soldiers, family members, and other authorized personnel. They act as counselors for their fellow Soldiers and provide security to Army chaplains.

Principle Purpose(s): To verify the professional and ecclesiastical qualifications of Religious Ministry Professionals for initial appointment or chaplains change of career status appointments as chaplains in the Military Services.

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An Army Chaplain Assistant (MOS 56M) may be deployed to a combat zone and is required to provide security for the Chaplain. They are trained in battle and hand-to-hand combat skills during Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

All chaplains are addressed as “Chaplain,” regardless of military grade or professional title. When a chaplain is addressed in writing, grade is indicated in parentheses; for example, Chaplain (Major) John F. Doe.