Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Services

This information collection is needed to ensure that religious faith groups are appropriately organized and authorized by their constituencies to endorse clergy for service as chaplains in the Military Services. It also certifies the number of years of professional experience for each candidate. DD Form 2088, “Statement of Ecclesiastical Endorsement,” is used to endorse that a Religious Ministry Professional is professionally qualified to become a chaplain. It requests information about name, address, professional experience, and previous military experience to be used in determining grade, date of rank, and eligibility for promotion for appointees to the chaplaincies of the armed forces.

The latest form for Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Services expires 2027-08-31 and can be found here.