Chaplain

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Chaplain
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The Army Chaplaincy...
A JOURNEY
ENCOURAGING FAITH
SUSTAINING HOPE
...into the 21st Century
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SPIRITUAL LIFE/SPIRITUAL HEALTH
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, Chief of Staff, Army
The spiritual health of the Armed Forces is as
important as the physical health of its members
or the conditions of the equipment. General John
W. Vessey, Jr., Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
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ARMY FAMILIES
"No single investment we make is more important
than our people...We will not continue to attract
quality young people if incentives and benefits
subside. We have to take care of the welfare of
our people in uniform, our civilians, and our
families, or we will not retain the career
professionals we will need to lead our forces
into the next century.- General John M.
Shalikashvili
"Army families are a key component of readiness.
As the Army deploys units more frequently, Army
families must be prepared to deal with the stress
and family decisions that deployment
brings.Source United States Army Posture
Statement

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--- THE TRUST FACTOR--
The tangible results of the Chaplaincy's work
with soldiers and their families are
self-evident in a United States Army survey of
soldiers, their families, and Department of the
Army Civilians published in August 1990. In the
survey section entitled "Getting Help, questions
were asked who those surveyed would consult with
"If you had a major family or personal problem."
The responses showed
Chaplains are assigned directly to units and
communities. We are not "on call." As chaplains
and soldiers (a unique dual-professional role),
we live in and are part of units and military
communities. We go where the Fort Gordon soldiers
go and experience their fears, joys, and grief.
We know the soldiers and their families.
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VISION
A Fort Gordon Community Religiously Whole
Spiritually Fit
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MISSION
To Provide religious support and spiritual
expression to the Fort Gordon Community by
Assisting Commanders in ensuring the right of
free exercise of religion Training in the area
of spiritual and ethical leadership Planning and
executing for all deployment contingencies.
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METL

• Conduct Garrison Ministry/Transition to War
• Conduct Deployment Ministry
• Provide Ministry in a Combat Environment
• Provide Ministry in SASO
• Conduct Staff Coordination
• Conduct Post Combat/Redeployment Ministry

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PERSONNEL OFFICE OF THE STAFF CHAPLAIN
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commanders, at all levels, are responsible for
  free exercise of religion and the religious,
  spiritual, moral, and ethical well-being of all
  personnel in their commands. (AR 165-1)
• Chaplains have the primary responsibility to
  assist the Commander by planning, developing, and
  implementing these command responsibilities.
  (AR 165-1)
• The Command Master Religious Plan (CMRP) allows
  the chaplains to assess customer information,
  conduct planning, address budgeting and resource
  requirements, and recommend a Plan to the
  Commander.

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PRINCIPLE
PROVIDE RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
THAT RECOGNIZES -
3. THE INDIVIDUAL SOLDIER'S RELIGIOUS NEEDS.
1. THE ARMY'S MISSION.
2. FAITH GROUP REQUIREMENTS.
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Care for the wounded
Religious Support
Nurture the living
Honor the dead
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CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES

• Conduct or Provide for Worship Services
• Teach Religious Education Classes
• Teach Moral Leadership Courses
• Teach Suicide Prevention Classes
• Conduct Relationship Building Seminars
• Provide Pastoral Care and Counseling
• Visit Soldiers and Families
• Conduct Religious Retreats, etc.
• Advise Commander

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Core Capabilities
Special Staff Officer/ Special Staff Work
Religious Leader/ Religious Support
Core Processes
1. Religious Services 2. Rites, Sacraments,
Ordinances 3. Pastoral Care/Counseling 4.
Religious Education 5. Family Life Ministry 6.
Clinical Pastoral Education
7. Professional Spt to Cmd 8. Management and
Admin 9. Humanitarian Support 10. Training 11.
Religious Spt Planning/Opns
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FORT GORDON UMT AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT

• SOLDIER-FAMILY MINISTRY.

• SPIRITUAL FITNESS

• BATTLE FATIQUE MINISTRY

• FAMILY MEMBER
• SUICIDE PREVENTION.

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CHAPLAIN AS ADVISOR

• Religion
• Morals
• Ethics
• Spiritual Climate
• Morale as Affected by Religion
• Care for soldier

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