The Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course (CHBOLC) consists of the following courses:

PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION FOR CHAPLAINS
When you join the Guard as a chaplain or chaplain candidate, you'll be required to attend Professional Military Education, where you'll learn fundamental military tasks and how to perform religious duties in a military environment. Entry level training can be completed all at one time or in separate phases over a period. Below is a general overview:

CHAPLAIN DIRECT COMMISSION COURSE
Provides the foundation of values, attributes and skills required of Army officers. Addresses basic leadership skills and individual self-confidence necessary to meet chaplain branch specific challenges.

CHAPLAIN BASIC OFFICER LEADER COURSE

PHASE I
Consists of basic skills and knowledge of Army operations, staff officer skills, and Chaplain Corps history.

PHASE II
Consists of basic skills and knowledge of ethics, battlefield analysis, pluralism, just war theory, and memorials, ceremonies, and funerals.

PHASE III
Consists of basic skills and knowledge of pastoral counseling, leadership, suicide intervention, and Army culture. It concludes with a capstone field training exercise.