FY-27 CHAPLAIN CORPS ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM

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NARR/REF A IS COCINST 1521.1E, CHAPLAIN CORPS ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM.
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN solicits applications and provides guidance for the
FY-27 Chaplain Corps Advanced Education Program (CHC AEP).

2. The CHC AEP raises the level of Navy chaplain professional competency
beyond the minimum professional and educational qualifications. Additionally,
the CHC AEP provides knowledge, skills, and abilities that complement
training and education conducted through the Naval Chaplaincy School (NCS).
Applicants should be available to commence their studies in the Fall term of
CY-27. A Navy selection board will convene before 1 June 2026.

3. The FY-27 CHC AEP will consist of: graduate programs at civilian
educational institutions in Religion in Culture, Pastoral Counseling, Ethics,
and Homiletics; graduate level programs at military service colleges and
schools; and pastoral care residencies.

4. Eligibility: All applicants for FY-27 CHC AEP must be Active Component
Navy Chaplains (Designator 4100) and must be able to complete a utilization
tour without waiver following completion of the program. See reference (a)
for additional eligibility Criteria.

5. PII-free application packages will be submitted to
nwpt_ncs_aep@us.navy.mil, with carbon copy to LT Kwee T. Say at
kwee.t.say.mil@us.navy.mil. Use the subject line "FY-27 Chaplain Corps
Advanced Education Program" for the email. Email the application package as a
single PDF file. All applications must reach NCS NLT 15 April 2026.

6. Point of contact is LT Kwee Say, Advanced Education Program Manager, who
can be reached at (401) 841-3953 or via email at kwee.t.say.mil@us.navy.mil.

7. Released by RADM Gregory N. Todd, Chief of Navy Chaplains.//
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