U.S. Corps of Chaplains, National Headquarters

The United States Corps of Chaplains (USCOC) is a volunteer, non-sectarian Christian, charitable, non-profit 501(c)3 public service organization, active in community ministry to everyone, but with special emphasis on aid to active duty military members, veterans, and their family members. The USCOC is also active in disaster response activities, providing a needed ministerial presence for victims and responders.

The USCOC is made up of former and retired military personnel and other patriotic, public spirited, Christian citizens. Membership is open to Christian Clergy (Ministers) and Laity (non-ordained Christians), Veterans and Non-Veterans alike.

USCOC Chaplains perform religious support in the communities, by preaching, teaching, and conducting religious services, in accordance with the tenets and rules of their Christian tradition, the principles of their faith, and the dictates of conscience. Chaplain Assistants and Ministry Teams assist the Chaplains in providing religious support to the community. This religious support includes providing and/or performing worship services, rites, sacraments, ordinances, pastoral and spiritual care and religious education to:

NURTURE THE LIVING, CARE FOR THE DYING, HONOR THE DEAD.

Our Mission is to:

"GLORIFY GOD, PROMOTE PATRIOTISM,
HONOR OUR VETERANS, MINISTER TO ALL."

Members of the USCOC wear distinctive uniforms when in service for easy identification. The USCOC also uses ranks and unit designations similar to those of the U.S. Army but the United States Corps of Chaplains is not an entity of, nor endorsed by, any branch of the military services or the United States government.

Christian Volunteers Serving Others

You can "Make a Difference!"

As stated above, one does not need to be a veteran or a minister to serve in the USCOC. While USCOC Chaplains are ordained ministers, there is a place in the Corps for any Christian who has the desire to serve and utilize their existing talents and abilities. In a USCOC unit, in addition to Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants, members are needed to assist with administrative, communication, transportation, medical, training, and other functional support positions. Members are also needed for Ministry Teams, Ceremonial Teams, Honor Guards, and other services. Positions and assignments within the Corps are given to most effectively utilize the talents and abilities of each member.

All our members are Volunteers and work without compensation. Volunteers are needed to assist in local units. If you are interested in helping others in their time of need, regardless of any prior military service or ministerial training, you may, or may not, have, the USCOC has a place for you to serve in various capacities. Just complete the Volunteer Application and soon you will be contacted with additional information.

From the beginning of our national history, Chaplains, as soldiers of God, have helped to shape the heritage of America. The first United States Chaplaincy associated with the military was officially created by an act of the Continental Congress in July of 1775 upon the urgent request of General George Washington. Since that time Chaplains have provided religious support to the citizens of our nation especially during times of crisis or disaster, and to soldiers and their families in war and peace.

But, far to often, when Chaplains are needed for service to the military, veterans, or the civilian community, none are on hand. This became very apparent as a result of the attack on the United States of America on September 11, 2001 and various other attacks against her citizens around the world by various terrorist organizations. Therefore, the United States Corps of Chaplains was formed to help remedy this need.