Normative MMPI data for 85 clergymen entering counseling training at a state hospital were computed. Basically, the mean MMPI scores of Ss were similar to those reported previously for male marriage counselors. The correlation between supervisor's and peers' ratings of counseling effectiveness was .64. Three MMPI clinical scales showed negative correlations of more than .30 with supervisor's ratings, whereas six clinical scales and one validity scale correlated –.30 or more with peers' ratings of effectiveness. Two two-scale combinations showed a negative multiple correlation of .50 or more with supervisor's ratings of effectiveness, while six such combinations correlated –.50 or more with peers' ratings of effectiveness.

89duration, with a high rate of return to duty. Decisions with regard t o the return to duty disposition for the alcoholics appeared to be based largely on pay grade and diagnosis.Successful outcome was related directly to level of military status. The older service member with an expressed career orientation is returned to duty and generally succeeds. Recent disciplinary trouble was the most discriminating characteristic of the younger alcoholic. Sixty-four (64) percent success is as good an outcome proportion as is found in the general psychiatric population. With the short hospitalization time and discrimination possible between chronic versus acute diagnoses, rated vs. unrated men, and good us. poor disciplinary records, treatment of the man diagnosed alcoholic can benefit the man and the service.

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