Can you commission for the Chaplain Candidate Program while on a temporary profile?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:13:58 -0500

I’m preparing a packet for a friend of mine and he asked if he can still commission while on a temporary profile. He is worried his packet will be turned away because of the profile. If someone could provide some guidance, that’d be appreciated. I don’t have anyone to ask for guidance in my unit because it is such a rare thing for people to do.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jan 31 at 2022 4:09 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:09:02 -0500

Why are you preparing your friend's packet for him to commission? Shouldn't he be doing all this? Preparing it? Asking questions about profiles?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2022 4:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:57:06 -0500

Your friend's temporary profile should end long before the commissioning takes place. In fact, long before the board convenes.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2022 7:38 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:38:01 -0500

He should be preparing his own packet. Help with questions is ok, but do not do the work that he/she should be doing. Potential officers should not have someone else prepare their packet.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 1 at 2022 8:25 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:25:15 -0500

Your friend needs to submit their own package.
They will need to have a clear medical profile before submitting.
What did your Chaplain say when you asked them for guidance?

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2022 5:34 PM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:34:07 -0500

Unfortunately there is not a direct answer for this because it is always changing. I would contact Chaplain (LTC) Farmer who is the current chaplain candidate manager to get the most up to date guidance on this.

Response by CH (CPT)(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2022 8:40 PM

CH (CPT)(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:40:23 -0400

Not 100% sure about when commissioning but am 100% sure that they will NOT be able to graduate BOLC on a temporary profile, as I went with several who were injured at BOLC and had to come off of it to graduate.