Roles of the Chaplain

Question 1

Mission of the Chaplain Corps

Answer 1

To support the constitutional rights of Marines and authorized personnel with regard to religion through command religious programs (CRPs).

Question 2

What is a Chaplain?

Answer 2

Religious ministry professional
Endorsed by a religious organization
Commissioned as a Naval officer
Chaplains are noncombatants

Question 3

Chaplain Confidentiality

Answer 3

All meetings with the Chaplain are completely CONFIDENTIAL “privileged” communication.
SECNAVINST 1730.9 Confidential Communications to Chaplains

Question 3

Chaplain Core Capabilities

Answer 3

Provide: For the religious needs of his or her own or like religious faith groups.
Facilitate: For the religious needs of other faith groups
Care: For all
Advise: The Command on matters concerning morale, ethics, and religion

Question 4

What is the minimum requirement for an O-5 Command?

Answer 4

A Chaplain and an RP (religious program specialist). There is usually an entire ministry team but only a Chaplain and RP are required as a minimum.