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Hi! This is my first post. My son went through MEPS today and due to his "color blindness" was offered a position as a Religious Program Specialist. His very outgoing, good with people but was looking for something he thought would be more exciting. Seems to me that this position is just as exciting as most or more so then the other jobs offered to enlisted personnel with color blindness. Can anyone give me information to share with him to help keep him positive?
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Permalink Reply by jeffiner-desert-wind on
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Hi Shari, my sailor is a religious programs specialist. It is rare that anyone gets this rate. IT is one f the smallest rates in the Navy. He has his first job in Iwakun Japan. He went greenside. Meaning wth Marines. When tgey graduate from bc. They go to A school at Ft Jackson SC.. they learn a lot about what a Yeoman does there among other things. A Religious Programs Specialist is a Chaplain' rght arm and body guard. After A school they go to more training depending what their orders will be. My son went to Chaplan and Religious Program Specialist Expiditi ary Skills Training ie CREST at Camp Lejuine NC. he loved his training there. They get an opportunity to help people worldwide in community service. They have a fb page you can check out. This is exactly the rate my son wanted in the Navy. One doesn't have to be religious to be one either. However my son wants to get a Masters in Divinity and is excited to get this experience arou d the world in the Navy. I hope this helps a little. The history of how RPs evolved is quire interesting. In WWII. the chaplains needed assistants on board ships. They would designate an Yeoman to them. These Yeomen had to have some talent musically as well. The problem, however was when that Yeoman boarded ship, smeone else always needed an Yeoman. The chaplain had low priority and ended up wit The rate since has developed beyond the duties of Yeoman and.seems way more fun and adventurious. hout. So the Navy designated RPs so that a chaplain would not be left without one.
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Permalink Reply by Shari on
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Thank you for the information. It was very helpful. My son seems much more upbeat about it today. Thanks again.
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No problem, sorry about all the typos. I use my "smart" phone and for some reason I could not see what I entered and editing is a lesson of patience.
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Permalink Reply by sharbear36(ship 9 div 288) on
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When I saw the first response, I wondered how did she know my name? Did I post and forget? :) Well since this was posted in January, I'm interested to know how your son is doing. My son left a week ago and is going to be an RP. I think from the beginning and learning the jobs, this one really grabbed at him. Besides the paperwork, he will love it, I'm sure.
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Permalink Reply by RPCS Quinn on
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Hopefully some of the newer RP "moms" will join in on this...but I will offer you that I have been an RP my entire career. For more than 24 years I have LOVED every minute of this job as a Sailor. I wouldn't trade one second or one duty station. I have got to be on ships, with Marines, at training commands, large shore chapel!
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I believe I will be meeting them tomorrow if they are already at Fort Jackson. You can PM me names if they are there. Would be happy to get a pic if possible!
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Permalink Reply by Abucking on
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RPCS Quinn, your post makes me feel so good. I'm pulling for the same for my son, who's PIR is 4/12, then he goes to Ft. Jackson for A school. Hadn't heard any details about this A school till today. So glad I found the RPS forum!
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My daughter is also collar blind (rare for a girl). She thought religious provider would be interesting. She really wanted to go in as a lawman but found out you need a degree. She sounds happy when I talked to her. She graduates bc April 12. Can't wait to see her.
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