5R0X1 - RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Air Force Religious Affairs Airmen (RAAs) are experts in principles of religious diversity, religious accommodation, major faith group requirements, privileged communication, and religious program management. They build a culture of spiritual care, inspire readiness, and facilitate the free exercise of religion through religious accommodation, spiritual fitness, and leadership advisement. RAAs serve in a multi-faith environment where they directly provide or indirectly provide for the free exercise of religion. They also advise leaders at all levels on ethical and moral issues, especially for the enlisted force. If you enjoy servant leadership and caring for others more than anyone thinks possible, then you will enjoy serving in this vital role in the spiritual care of the Air Force and its mission.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers who assist with chapel functions.
• Manage religious programs, chapel administration, event planning, and facility support.
• Crisis intervention counseling.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 26 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Keesler AFB, MS

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard