Religious Ministry Teams Advance Readiness Through Training
The events included RP Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) training and two formal qualification boards, along with separate area-wide training sessions addressing suicide prevention and chaplain responsibilities in the RP qualification process.
RPs participating in the PQS training reviewed qualification requirements, expanded their technical knowledge and worked with senior personnel to advance their professional development. The PQS program provides a standardized framework for developing the skills required to administer command religious programs, coordinate logistical support and assist chaplains in delivering religious ministry.
Following the training, two separate qualification boards evaluated RPs on their professional knowledge and technical competencies. Three religious program specialist first class petty officers successfully completed their advanced 303 qualifications.
The qualification boards provided an opportunity for participating RPs to demonstrate their proficiency and advance their professional development within the rating.
Separate from the PQS training and qualification boards, RPs participated in an area-wide suicide prevention training session. The instruction covered the Navy Suicide Prevention Program and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), as well as Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) programs, including safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
The session emphasized awareness of available suicide prevention resources and programs that support Sailors and Marines experiencing personal or emotional challenges.
A second area-wide training session focused exclusively on chaplains and their responsibilities in guiding RPs through the qualification process.
Master Chief Religious Program Specialist Bryan Bravo, assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Senior Chief Religious Program Specialist Chilson, assigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, conducted the instruction.
The session addressed how chaplains can mentor RPs, oversee qualification progression and work alongside senior RPs to ensure qualification requirements are properly understood and evaluated.
Together, the separate training efforts addressed complementary aspects of religious ministry readiness, from developing technical proficiency and strengthening suicide prevention awareness to improving leadership involvement in RP qualifications.
Continued professional development and collaboration between chaplains and RPs help religious ministry teams maintain the knowledge and capabilities necessary to support Sailors, Marines and their families across the fleet.
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