RP Duty Stations

Figure 1-6.—Religious Program Specialist rating insignia. and/or to Limited Duty Officer Administration (641X). The competition for these officer pro- grams is intense. Therefore, it is extremely important for individuals to prepare early in their careers in order to have a realistic oppor- tunity of being selected for Warrant Officer or Limited Duty Officer. Chaplains and senior RP personnel are responsible for advising junior RPs concerning the specific requirements of these two officer programs. The command career counselor will provide assistance upon request. Figure 1-8 shows the occupational stand- ards for RP3; figure 1-9 shows the occupa- tional standards for RP2; figure 1-10 shows the occupational standards for RP1; and figure 1-11 shows the occupational standards for RPC, RPCS, and RPCM. As indicated by these figures, individuals must possess greater knowledge and skill as they move up the “enlisted ladder.” Increased knowledge may be acquired through completion of RP “A” and “C” schools; by attending other Navy schools such as leadership, career counselor, and instructor training; through completion of Navy correspondence courses and off-duty college courses; by attending workshops such as military rights and responsibilities, cultural expression in the Navy, and women in the Navy; and most im- portant, through supervised on-the-job training by Navy chaplains and senior RPs. Figure 1-7.—Career pattern for Religious Program specialist. It is important to note that RPs are respon- sible for meeting the specific requirements of their present rate. They are also required to meet the occupational standard requirements of all the rates leading to their present rate. For example, an RP1 must be able to meet the requirements for RP3, RP2, and RP1 in order to perform at a satisfactory level as a first class petty officer. RP Duty Stations RPs serve in a number of challenging environments. They are stationed at shore commands throughout the world in such places as Japan, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, Alaska, Great Britain, Spain, and Italy. Stations in the continental United States include, but are 1-10