What is the rank of the Chaplain Corps chief of Chaplains?

• A. Lieutenant General
• B. Brigadier General
• C. Lieutenant Colonel
• D. Major General

Answer: (D)

The position of Chief of Chaplains is held by a general officer who leads the Chaplain Corps at the Army-wide level. This role is a high-level staff leadership position that requires authority to set policy, oversee religious support for soldiers and families, supervise the endorsement process for chaplains, and coordinate religious programs across the entire Army. That scope of responsibility aligns with a one-star general officer, not a two-star rank. So the typical rank for the Chaplain Corps chief is Brigadier General. This level provides the necessary authority to interact with the Army Staff and other senior leaders while not implying command of a large major command, which is usually reserved for higher general officer ranks.