Visiting clergy may work with a local CAP unit for six months as a trial period. Your involvement must be approved by the wing chaplain, and you must be escorted at all times by a Senior Member who has been through Cadet Protection training.

A CAP chaplain must become a CAP Senior Member, which includes a fingerprint card, background check, and payment of national and local dues.

CAP Regulation 265-1 states that Chaplains must receive an ecclesiastical endorsement from a faith group approved by the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces (NCMAF) prior to appointment as a chaplain.

Chaplains must also have a Bachelor's degree and have completed a 72-semester hour (108 quarter hour) graduate degree program in the field of theological or related studies from a qualifying educational institution. A waiver may be granted to those who do not meet the graduate study requirement providing they meet all other requirements and present proof (resume) of at least five years of full time or equivalent ministry experience as a pastor or similar role within their denomination.

CAP chaplaincy provides a wide array of interesting and fruitful ministry opportunities. If you are interested in exploring CAP chaplaincy, contact the Wing Chaplain from your state.

Moral leadership officers provide Character Development training within their local unit. An MLO must become a CAP Senior Member, which includes a fingerprint card, background check, and payment of national and local dues.

CAP Regulation 265-1 states that an MLO must have completed 60 hours of study beyond the high school diploma, and obtain a letter of recommendation from his or her local religious official (i.e., church pastor, rabbi, etc.) who verifies that the applicant is spiritually, morally, and emotionally qualified to serve as a moral leadership officer and the applicant has held a leadership position in a church setting for at least 2 years. The wing chaplain will the conduct a personal or phone interview with the candidate. Following the wind commander's approval, the appointment is made by the national office.

Moral Leadership Officers provide an important function in the lives of our cadets as they are developing their moral and ethical attitudes about life. If you are interested in becoming a Moral Leadership Officer, contact contact the Wing Chaplain from your state.