Chapter 2: Eligibility, Ineligibility, and Appointment Guidelines
Table 2.6 Service Credit For Line Of The Air Force, Chaplain, Judge Advocate, And Air Force General Counsel's Honors Program Officers
| Rule | If the individual is | and has completed | then the amount of service credit awarded is (see note 1). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | designated as a chaplain | a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree as approved by HQ AFRS/RSOCC | 3 years. |
| 2 | designated as a chaplain | 7 or more years of extensive practical experience in a ministry following completion of qualifying graduate educational credit or ordination, whichever is later | 1 year. |
| 3 | designated as a chaplain | special experience or unique qualifications (EXAMPLE: Dean of Seminary, or has national prominence) | ½ year for each year up to a maximum of 3 years as determined by HQ AFPC/DPAH |
| 4 | designated as a chaplain | AD commissioned service as a chaplain | 1 year for each year |
| 5 | designated as a chaplain | commissioned service as a chaplain,in an active status, other than on EAD | 1 year for each year (maximum 1 year (see note 2)). |
| 6 | designated as a chaplain | AD commissioned service, other than as a chaplain | 1/2 year for each year. |
| 7 | designated as a chaplain | commissioned service, other than as a chaplain, in an active status, other than on EAD | 1/2 year for each year (maximum 1 year). |
| 8 | designated as a judge advocate (JA) or assigned as an attorney in the AF General Counsel’s Honors Program | Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree | 3 years (see note 3). |
| 9 | designated as a judge advocate (JA) or assigned as an attorney in the AF General Counsel’s Honors Program | special experience or unique qualifications | 1/2 year for each year up to a maximum of 3 years as determined by the AF General Counsel or The Judge Advocate General, as appropriate |
| 10 | designated as a judge advocate (JA) or assigned as an attorney in the AF General Counsel’s Honors Program | commissioned service in an active status while participating in an education program that would qualify for credit under rule 8 | 1 year for each year (or school year) (see note 3). |
| 11 | designated as a judge advocate (JA) or assigned as an attorney in the AF General Counsel’s Honors Program | AD commissioned service | 1 year for each year. |
| 12 | designated as a judge advocate (JA) or assigned as an attorney in the AF General Counsel’s Honors Program | commissioned service as a JA in an active status, other than on EAD | 1/2 year for each year. |
| 13 | designated as a judge advocate (JA) or assigned as an attorney in the AF General Counsel’s Honors Program | commissioned service other than as a JA in an active status, other than on EAD | 1/4 year for each year. |
| 14 | assigned to LAF | AD commissioned service | 1 year for each year |
| 15 | assigned to LAF | commissioned service in an active status other than on EAD | 1/2 year for each year. |
NOTE:
In computing service credit, count a period of time or qualification only once. Proportionately credit, to the nearest day, qualifying periods of less than 1 year. Limit total service credit awarded to 14 years unless granted a waiver according to paragraph 2.18.2 Do not award USMA, USNA, or USAFA graduates any credit for education, training, service, or experience they gained before graduating from the academy.
For the purpose of determining service credit for appointment, chaplain candidate service is considered inactive service and is not creditable.
The sum of credit under rules 8 and 10 may not exceed 3 years.