Navy Rating · Support
410X Chaplain Corps
Overview
Chaplains advise commanders and commanding officers on ethical and religious matters and administer command religious programs. They conduct divine services, administer sacraments or ordinances, perform rites and ceremonies, conduct pastoral visitations, and provide instruction and advisement on spiritual fitness and other faiths.
Core Skills
- counseling and coaching
- ethical advising and decision support
- crisis intervention
- program development and management
- training and education delivery
- conflict resolution and mediation
- cross cultural communication
- confidential case management
- policy advisement on morale and welfare
- public speaking and presentation
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
- Training and Education
- Behavioral Health
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)
- Examination in Marital and Family Therapy
- Certification in Thanatology (CT)
Career Growth
- Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
- Diplomate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Fellow in Thanatology (FT)
- Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
What the Work Involves
- Organize and lead regular religious services.
- Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
- Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
- 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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