The Chaplain BOTC is given in either French or English. During this training, you will become familiar with life in the Canadian Forces and the Naval Reserve. You will learn basic leadership skills, military regulations and customs, as well as the fundamental military skills of dress, drill, deportment, and first aid. You will also acquire skills in crisis counselling and psychological assistance to victims of critical incidents. BOTC also includes physical training and sports programs.
Successful completion is a prerequisite for continued enrollment and for further training.
As the unit chaplain, you will be in the privileged position to work with all members of the unit and their families, if necessary, regardless of rank or position. You will be responsible for the pastoral care and oversight of the members, responding to spiritual and mental health needs as required. You will know how to recognize specific psychosocial and spiritual difficulties and make recommendations for referral or disposition. Chaplains provide a ministry of presence and offer spiritual teaching programs. Ceremonies typically require the chaplain to offer prayers, and church services in public and unit parades.