TNWG Chaplain
Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the United States Air Force Auxiliary, is a congressionally chartered volunteer organization charged with three primary responsibilities: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education. Through an agreement with the First Air Force, CAP is an integral participant in Homeland Security. The CAP Chaplain Corps supports these objectives serving the 61,000 members of CAP and the USAF Chaplain Corps through . . .
- upholding each member's First Amendment right to religious expression
- moral and ethical instruction to cadets and seniors
- worship, liturgies, rites, and religious observances
- pastoral counseling and spiritual leadership
- consulting, advising, and coaching CAP leadership
- participation in search & rescue missions and disaster relief
- support and intervention during times of crisis
- assisting the United States Air Force, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard with chaplain services as requested
About CAP Chaplains
Under the guidance of both the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps and the corporate leadership, CAP chaplains carry out a ministry of presence in the units they serve. They are reminders of the presence of God in community and crisis. The chaplain is a member of the commander's staff, serving as advisor to the commander and his/her staff on matters of religion, morale, cadet protection, ethics, and the well-being of CAP members under his/her command. CAP chaplains also provide support to Active-Duty, Reserve, and Guard units in many locations.
CAP chaplains meet the same general qualifications of Active Duty and Reserve military chaplains, and are endorsed by denominational chaplain commissions approved by the Department of Defense Armed Forces Chaplain's Board.
Resources for Chaplains
- CAPF 48 - Religious Interview Guide
- CAPP 221 - Chaplaincy Track Study Guide
- CAPP 221-A - Technician Level - The CAP Chaplain The Squadron Chaplain
- CAPP 221-B - Senior Level - Chaplains Helping Chaplains: The Group and Wing Chaplain
- CAPP 221-C - Master Level - Chaplains Inspiring Chaplains: The Region Chaplain
- CAPP 265-2 - Flight Time: Values for Living
- CAPR 60-3 - Emergency Services Training & Operational Missions (Mission Chaplain)
- CAPR 265-1 The CAP Chaplain Corps
- CAPR 265-2 - The Covenant and Code of Ethics for Chaplains
- Chaplain Corps National Headquarters
- Chaplain Corps Newsletter (The Transmitter)
- One Year Plan for New and Prospective Chaplains
- Navigating the on-line reporting system
- Mission Chaplain Special Qualification Training Worksheet
About Character Development Instructors
Character Development Instructors serve under the mentorship of an assigned Unit Chaplain or Wing Chaplain helping to provide the character development training required of all CAP cadets. Character Development Instructors do not provide ministerial services and are not protected by the same clergy privileged communication laws as chaplains.
Resources for Character Development Instructors
- CAPP 225 - Character Development Specialty Track
- CAPP 265-2 - Flight Time: Values for Living
- CAPR 52-16 - Cadet Program Management
- Chaplain Corps National Headquarters
- Chaplain Corps Newsletter (The Transmitter)
- Navigating the on-line reporting system
The Wing Chaplain can be reached at Chaplain@tncap.us
