role of the chaplain

ROLE OF THE CHAPLAIN

CH Joe Hughes

HISTORY OF THE CHAPLAINCY

•ESTABLISHED BY 2ND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS: 1775

•REGIMENTED IN 1986

•VALIDATED BY SERVICE IN EVERY MAJOR CONFLICT SINCE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

•MANDATED BY USC 10; CONSTITUTIONALLY SUPPORTED (1ST AMENDMENT)

MISSIONMISSION

To promote the free exercise of To promote the free exercise of religion through the development and religion through the development and maintenance of spiritual fitness for all maintenance of spiritual fitness for all

soldiers in this command.soldiers in this command.

GOALGOAL

To develop soldiers of integrity, whose values and moral courage positively impact unit morale and

mission.

PROCESSPROCESS

Design programs and resources that are committed to meeting all

faith group needs.

PROCESS(Continued)PROCESS

(Continued)

Provide common spiritual ground without compromising religious convictions; foster unity while

maintaining distinctive faith qualities.

WHAT IS A “UMT”?

A UMT (UNIT MINISTRY TEAM) CONSISTS OF AT LEAST ONE

CHAPLAIN (MOS 56A) AND ONE CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT (MOS 56M)

ASSIGNED TO A TDA OR TOE UNIT.

(AR 165-1)

CHAPLAIN’S PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHAPLAIN’S PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC TRAINING

RELIGIOUS TRAINING

MILITARY TRAINING

BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM


THE CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT

•ASSISTS THE CHAPLAIN WITH STAFF, RELIGIOUS, & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

•IS TRAINED IN SPECIFIC RELIGIOUS SUPPORT MISSION SKILLS AS WELL AS ARMY SKILLS

•IS A COMBATANT—PROTECTS THE UMT

•MAY OR MAY NOT BE A MEMBER OF A FAITH GROUP

WHAT WE DON’T DO

•SERVE AS “SPIES” FOR THE COMMAND TEAM

•DETRACT FROM THE TRAINING MISSION

•FOSTER DIVISION BETWEEN CADRE & TRAINEE

CHAPLAIN’S FUNCTIONAL AREAS:WHAT WE DO

CHAPLAIN’S FUNCTIONAL AREAS:WHAT WE DO

RELIGIOUS LEADER

SPECIAL STAFF OFFICER

ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDER

INSTRUCTOR (MILITARY SUBJECTS)

POC FOR HELPING RESOURCES



UNIT MINISTRY TEAM IN THE AIT ENVIRONMENT

32nd BDE UMT32nd BDE UMT

2 4 4 TH B N C H A P L A IN 2 6 2 D B N C H A P L A IN 2 6 6 TH B N C H A P L A IN

2 3 D B D E C H A P L A IN32nd BDE CHAPLAIN

187th Medical BN 232nd Medical BN Academy BN

SCOPE OF CHAPLAIN MINISTRY

•Unit•Area•Denominational

Compassionate ReassignmentMarriageFamilyChapter ActionsSuicidalCommunications

Sexual HarassmentHardship DischargeReligiousEmergenciesFinancialGriefAnger Management

32nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM


COUNSELING FOR AIT SOLDIERSCOUNSELING FOR AIT SOLDIERS

Chaplains help Soldiers deal with stress…

“The only thing we have to fear is fear

itself.”

-Franklin D. Roosevelt

OTHER COUNSELINGOTHER COUNSELING

Family Members Counseling

Drill Sergeant Counseling





DRILL SERGEANTCOUNSELING PROGRAM

•Comprehensive•Confidential

PROGRAMSPROGRAMSSpiritual Fitness Training

Movie Night Bible Study

“The Well” Soldier Support Center“S.W.A.T.” (Spiritual Warrior

Actively Training): Cadre/StudentsStudent Worship Teams



Suicide Prevention ClassesStress Management Classes

Newcomer’s BriefingCombat Stress De-briefingAcademic POI Instruction

PROGRAMS(cont)

PROGRAMS(cont)



MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Worship Services (Chapel/Field Services

Prayer Breakfasts

Role of the Chaplain Class

Family Readiness Group Support



OTHER ACTIVITIESOTHER ACTIVITIES

Graduation and Other Ceremonies

Family Team Building





SUMMARYSUMMARY

The 32rd Medical Brigade Unit Ministry Team provides quality ministry and opportunities for religious, moral,

and ethical growth for all AIT soldiers, cadre, command, and families

associated with the 32nd Brigade.

AMEDD Regimental Chapel

AMEDD Regimental Chapel

Building 1398(210) 221-3390/4210 (Garden Ave, Between the NCO Academy and Evan's Auditorium)

AMEDD Chapel (Sundays)

TROOPS PROTESTANT (Contemporary) SERVICE 0900 32nd Medical Bde Soldiers

TROOPS CATHOLIC MASS 1000 32nd Medical Bde Soldiers

TROOP PROTESTANT GOSPEL SVC 1100 32nd Medical Bde Soldiers

SAMOAN PROTESTANT SERVICE 1230-1330

Lunch Bible Study Thursdays at 1130 hrs at AMEDD Chapel.Food and drink will be Provided.(For permanent party soldiers and civilians)

POC: SGT Nicholas Dye @ 221-4019

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY

SAINTS WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS: WORSHIP SERVICE: 0930 AT EVANS AUDITORIUM

WEDNESDAYS: INSTITUTE CLASS: 1900 AT AMEDD CHAPEL

POINT OF CONTACT IS BOB APPLONIE AT 673-1477

(Garden Ave, Near the NCO Academy and next door to AMEDD Chapel)

(Seasonal Operation: Winter Months)

INSTALLATION CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES

INSTALLATION CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES

PROTESTANT SERVICES (Sundays) 0800 Traditional Protestant 1100 Traditional ProtestantCATHOLIC SERVICES 1645 Reconciliation (Saturdays) 1730 Mass (Saturdays) 0930 Mass (Sundays) 1130 Mass (Weekday)

JEWISH SERVICES (Fridays) 2000 Worship 2030 Oneg Shabbat

MAIN POST CHAPEL Building 2200(210) 221-2754 (2200 Wilson Ave, near the corner of New Braunfels and Wilson, beside the MP station)

DODD FIELD CHAPEL

DODD FIELD CHAPEL

Building 1721(210) 221-5010/5432 (Between the National Cemetery and Cole High School, down from the Reserve Center off of Winans Road)

CATHOLIC SERVICES (Sundays) 1230 Mass 1230 Bilingual Mass, 1st Sunday

PROTESTANT SERVICES (Sundays) 1030 Collective Gospel

FSH Mosque FSH Mosque

JUMMA 1330 Fridays

CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 1030 Sundays

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 1930 Thursdays

Building 607A(210) 221-5005/5007

(Just off of Infantry Post Rd.)

Camp Bullis ScheduleCamp Bullis Schedule

Services (in field or cantonment chapel)

available upon request.

(Cadre should contact their BN Chaplain).

Brooke Army Medical Center

Brooke Army Medical Center

Tel: (210) 916-1105

(Located in the basement)

CATHOLIC SERVICES 0830 Mass (Sundays) 1115 Mass (Sundays) 1100 Mass (Weekdays)

PROTESTANT SERVICE 1000 Worship Service (Sundays)

Family Life CenterFamily Life Center

Our Family Life Center can be reached at

(210) 221-5432

The CFLC provides marriage, family, and individual

counseling/therapy through integrating sound Biblical

principles and modern psychological theories. We

offer clients the right to take personal responsibility for their

life choices. Every client is honored, respected, and valued

as a person created in the image of God.

CHAPLAIN FAMILY LIFE SERVICES:

Individual CounselingFamily CounselingMarital Counseling/AssessmentSpiritual Awareness/DevelopmentUnit RetreatsPre-marital counseling assessment

Pre-deployment AssistancePost-deployment AssistanceDivorce Support/Assistance Group

• Sensitive

• Privileged

• Confessional

COMMUNICATIONS

(Next 14 slides courtesy of: CPT Darius Davenport, Military Law Attorney OSJA TRADOC)

Sensitive InformationAR 165-1

Includes any non-privileged communication to a chaplain, chaplain

assistant, or other chaplain support personnel that involves personally sensitive

information that would not be a proper subject for general dissemination.

Sensitive Information -- Cont.

Knowledge of a soldier’s enrollment in Drug & Alcohol Programs, Psychiatric

Treatment, Prior Arrest or Prior Hospitalization is generally considered as

Sensitive Information.

Privileged CommunicationAR 165-1

A privileged communication is defined as any communication to a chaplain or chaplain assistant given as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience. It is a communication that is made in confidence to a chaplain acting as spiritual advisor.

The Chaplain and chaplain assistant will not divulge privileged communication without the written consent

of the person(s) authorized to claim privilege.

Privilege CommunicationUCMJ Rules of Evidence Rule 503

A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose and prevent another from

disclosing a confidential communication by the person to a clergyman or to a

clergyman’s assistant, if such communication is made as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience.

U.S. v. Moreno

Three Part Test1. Communication must be formal act of

religion or as a matter of conscience.2. Must be made to a clergyman in his

capacity as a spiritual advisor.3. Communication must be intended to

be confidential.

Confessional Communication

Confession made as a Sacramental Act to a chaplain may not be disclosed EVEN with the permission of the

individual.

This is the “seal” of the confessional.

Discussion Problem #1

• Soldier makes appointment with battalion chaplain.• Soldier feels he’d hurt himself unless he got some help.• Chaplain warns soldier that expressions of intent to harm self/others would not be treated confidentially.• Chaplain testifies in court to support motion to suppress.• Chaplain provides statements made before warning.

U.S. v. ISHAM

• Chaplains testimony was protected.• The Soldier went to the Chaplain in his spiritual capacity at a business hour appointment.• The Soldier made statements while under great mental distress & only to get help.• Chaplain and Soldiers intent was to preserve confidentiality but only disclose information that was necessary to help the Soldier.

Discussion Problem #2

• Soldier, Catholic, married, having family problems• Engaged in sexual acts with daughter• Calls pastor, also father-in-law, discloses sexual acts• “Dad, can you help me? My marriage is falling apart …”• “Son, is it true you took liberties with your daughter?”• “Yes, Dad, and I feel like a dog … will you pray for me?”• “Yes, I will.”• Soldier not a member of pastor’s church

U.S. v. Coleman

• Statements were allowed.• Statements were to father-in-law not Pastor.• Not made as a formal act of religion or matter of conscience.• Not intended to be confidential.

Free Exercise of Religion

• First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution• Army Policy• Accommodation Review Committee• Chaplain as Subject Matter Expert on Religion

Accommodation of ReligionAR 600-20 and DA Pam 600-75

“It is the Army’s policy to approve requests for accommodation of religious

practices when they will not have an adverse impact on readiness, unit

cohesion, health, safety, discipline, or otherwise interfere with the Soldier’s

military duties.”

Accommodation Resources

The chaplain advises the CommandAR 600-20 and DA Pam 600-75

The DA Advisory Committee renders opinions to assist Command

USE COMMON SENSE!

HOW YOU CAN USE THE CHAPLAIN

• As a Platoon Leader

• As a Staff Officer

• As a Company Commander

• As a Battalion Commander

“I look upon the spiritual life of the soldier as even more important than his physical equipment. The

soldier’s heart, the soldier’s spirit, the soldier’s soul are everything. Unless the soldier’s soul

sustains him, he cannot be relied upon and will fail himself and his country in the end.”

-General George C. Marshall, Former Chief of Staff of the Army

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