PWOC is God empowered, Christ centered and Spirit led; exists as an extension of the chapel; encourages women to grow spiritually within the body of Christ through prayer, the study of God's Word, worship and service; is sponsored by the Army Chief of Chaplains and is recognized by the leadership of the Air Force, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard Chaplaincy.


The Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) is an integral part of the installation’s religious support mission, which directly assists the commander in caring for his/her Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their families.  PWOC is a part of the commander’s religious program and it organizationally exists under the supervision of the installation chaplain.  PWOC's part of the religious program is to minister to the unique needs of the military woman and female military spouse.  PWOC equips women to flourish in the unique challenges of the military lifestyle through its emphasis on nurturing and mentoring.  This is accomplished by seasoned military spouses and mature military women. 

PWOC provides the environment to nurture a spiritually enriching community that enhances personal enrichment and family readiness.  During times of deployment, the Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine can be assured that PWOC will be a close, caring group who will be there to support his spouse and provide a helping hand when needed. 

PWOC is grounded in spiritual principles, and is a unique force multiplier for the commander.  This is accomplished by training women in personal and family skills, by being a compassionate safety net to hurting women, and by supporting the ideals that military personnel are called to protect and defend.