Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-NAP13 Chaplains
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Chaplains advise commanding officers on religious ministries and related moral and ethical issues while providing and facilitating ministry within their assigned unit or station. They support ceremonies, maintain a ministry of presence, and work closely with commanding officers, officers in charge, Work-Life personnel, and Command Master Chiefs.
Core Skills
- pastoral counseling
- religious ministry
- ethical advising
- crisis intervention
- confidential care
- ceremonial coordination
- multifaith support
- community outreach
- command consultation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Event scheduling software
- Google Workspace software
- Learning management system LMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Chaplaincy
- Behavioral Health
- Training and Education
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certification in Thanatology (CT) · Funded
- Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
- Diplomate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Bachelors Social Work Licensing Examination
Career Growth
- Fellow in Thanatology (FT)
- Masters Social Work Licensing Examination
- Advanced Generalist Social Work Licensing Examination
- Clinical Social Work Licensing Examination
Also Common
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
- Mental Health First Aid
What the Work Involves
- Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
- Organize and lead regular religious services.
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
- Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
Related Occupations
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Social and Community Service Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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