Description
Religious Affairs Specialists shape the environment to accomplish the Commander’s Religious Support (RS) mission by providing technical expertise in religious support operations and the impact of religion on the unit and mission. Religious Affairs Specialists fulfill the Chaplain Corps Mission in MTOE and TDA organizations by performing two primary capabilities (Religious Support Provider and Religious Support Staff Advisor) which are executed through three core competencies (Integrate Religious Support into Operations, Strengthen Spiritual Readiness, and Manage Religious Support Resources). Religious Affairs Specialists integrate RS into the full range of military operations (ROMO) at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
Core Skills
- case management and client support
- confidential data handling
- records and information management
- program and event coordination
- training and briefing delivery
- cultural and religious awareness analysis
- advisory and staff support
- report writing and documentation
- crisis response support
- ethical decision-making
- stakeholder engagement
- team collaboration
- use of collaboration and office IT tools
Common Certifications
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
- Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP/CPTD)
Civilian Career Paths
- CHAPLAINCY
- ADMINISTRATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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