Air Force Chaplain Corps College
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Air Force Chaplain Corps College (AFCCC) is part of the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, under the Air University. It is dedicated to the professional education and training of Air Force chaplains and religious affairs personnel, ensuring they are equipped to provide spiritual support and leadership.
Mission
The mission of AFCCC is to develop chaplains and religious affairs Airmen into leaders who can effectively support the spiritual, moral, and ethical needs of Air Force members, enhancing their resilience and readiness. The college focuses on education that promotes spiritual care, leadership, and professional growth within a diverse religious environment.[1]
Parent organization
AFCCC is part of the Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development, which falls under the broader Air University. The Air University oversees professional military education for the Air Force.[2]
Legislation
The college was not established by specific legislation but operates within the educational framework of the Air Force, which is influenced by various directives concerning chaplaincy and spiritual support.
Partners
- Various religious organizations for endorsement and support
- Military services for joint chaplain training initiatives
- Academic institutions for theological and pastoral education
Number of employees
The specific number of employees is not publicly disclosed, but it includes faculty, chaplains, and administrative staff focused on spiritual leadership education.
Organization structure
AFCCC's structure revolves around spiritual and leadership development:
Leader
The head of the college is the Commander of the Air Force Chaplain Corps College.
Divisions
- Basic Chaplain Course for new chaplains
- Advanced Chaplain Course for seasoned chaplains
- Chaplain Assistant Training
List of programs
- Basic Chaplain Course
- Chaplain Candidate Orientation Course
- Senior Chaplain Course[3]
Last total enacted budget
Budget specifics for AFCCC are not publicly available, as they are part of the Air University's broader financial allocation.
Staff
The staff includes chaplains from various denominations, religious affairs specialists, and support personnel dedicated to spiritual education and resilience training.
Funding
Funding for AFCCC comes from the Department of the Air Force via the Air University's budget for professional development.
Services provided
AFCCC provides education on spiritual leadership, pastoral care, counseling, and ethical leadership. It trains chaplains and religious affairs personnel in offering spiritual support across a multicultural and multi-faith environment, enhancing the spiritual resilience of the Air Force community.[4]
Headquarters address
55 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
History
Established to meet the professional development needs of Air Force chaplains, the AFCCC has evolved from its initial formation in the late 1940s. It has played a key role in ensuring that Air Force chaplains are prepared to serve in diverse spiritual capacities, adapting to the changing needs of the Air Force's personnel and their families.
External links
References
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Mission". Air Force Chaplain Corps College.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "About Us". Air University.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Programs". Air Force Chaplain Corps College.
- ↑ Air University (2025). "Education". Air Force Chaplain Corps College.