Battalion UMT Battle Drills Index Overview Administrative BD

Battalion UMT Battle Drills Index Overview Administrative BD # • Religious Support Plan BD 1 • Religious Support Matrix BD 2 • Catholic Representatives BD 3 • Conscientious Objection BD 4 • Communications BD 5 • Religious Accommodation BD 6 • Chaplain Assistant Duties BD 7 • Chaplain Assistant Reports & Records Tactical • Contacting UMT • Orders Process • Tactical Movement • Preparing for Convoy • React to Contact in Convoy • Risk Assessment Diagram • MEDEVAC BD 8 BD # BD 9 BD 10 BD 11 BD 12 BD 13 BD 14 BD 15 Ministry BD # • Red Cross messages BD 16 • Chaplain Notification Criteria • Traumatic Event Management - One on One (SAFERR) BD 19 - Traumatic Risk Management - Crisis Management Briefing - Group Grief Intervention BD 22 BD 17 BD 18 BD 20 BD 21 • Ministry to Attempted Suicide • Base Attacked or Incoming Wounded - Battle Aid Station Operations • UMT Casualty Care BD 26 - Ministry to Wounded Soldiers - Ministry to Dying Soldiers - Death of a Soldier or Do. D Civilian • General UMT Guidelines for MASCAL - Christian Prayer Card (Protestant & Catholic) - Eastern Orthodox Prayer Card - Jewish Prayer Card BD 33 - Muslim Prayer Card BD 34 • Next of Kin Notification Checklist • Memorial Ceremony BD 36 - Troop to Task BD 37 - UMT Role BD 38 - Program BD 39 - Speeches BD 40 - Arrangement of Stage BD 41 - Memorial Display BD 42 • Memorial Services BD 43 - Sample Memorial Service BD 44 BD 23 BD 24 BD 25 BD 27 BD 28 BD 29 BD 30 BD 31 BD 32 BD 35

Overview What we have here is something like a stack of Battle Drill cards tailored for a battalion level Unit Ministry Team. – Use these as a basis for your Battle Drills and taylor them to your unit’s TACSOP and/or GARSOP. – Each card outlines basic steps to take during certain contingencies. – Blue call-out boxes give additional information about a particular step. Tasking and Responsibility: Capabilities vs. Position Greater Latitude E 9–O 6 Skill Set Implied Tasks Specified Tasks Less Latitude E 1–O 2 Skill Set

Religious Support Plan: BD 1 Conduct Mission Analysis Generate Religious Support Staff Estimate Generate Commander’s Religious Support Plan (RSP) • By Operation • By Phase • Annual Generate Religious Support Annexes/Matrices, BD 2, for OPORDs Generate Religious Support TACSOPs Publish RSP to Units Plan Elements (by operation, phase) • Scheduled Services • Coverage • Pastoral Care • Moral Leadership Training • UMT Training • Contingencies • Communication Generate Religious Support Programs

REF: AR 165 -1, JP 1 -05, FM 1 -05 TASK ORGANIZATION UMT COVERAGE TIME ZONE: HQ 1. SITUATION: CO CO DTG: CO 1 a. ENEMY SITUATION: Annex B (Intelligence) CO CO CO 1 b. FRIENDLY SITUATION: Basic Order 2. MISSION: UMT will provide comprehensive Religious Support during all phases of Operation 3. EXECUTION: 3 a. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Phase I: Title of Phase III: Title of Phases Phase IV: Title of Phase Location Units Time Frame UMT: Priority of Effort Priority of Support 1. Care for wounded/dying 2. Pastoral care 3. Worship services 4. Counseling to soldiers 5. Morale visits with soldiers 6. Moral Leadership Training 7. Traumatic Event Management 8. Support of additional personnel Religious Support Matrix: BD 2 Soldiers • Expectant • Immediate • Delayed • Minimal 3 b. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (1) BN UMT will provide comprehensive support to all assigned/attached units (2) BN UMT will provide a SITREP to BDE UMT after any SIGACT involving personnel (3) BN UMT will move to BN Aid Station during casualty evacuations to patrol base/FLAT (4) BN UMT will move to MASCAL site in transportation provided by XXXXXXX (5) All transportation of the BN UMT in unsecured areas will be provided by XXXXXX (6) ASAP after return from mission, BN UMT will coordinate critical event debriefings as needed (7) BN UMT will offer critical event defusings and grief counseling at the base as needed 4. SERVICE SUPPORT (1) Report BN UMT Casualties through S 1 and BDE UMT (2) Logistical support will be through normal unit channels (3) When outside the base, XXXXX will supply he BN UMT 2 pax for additional security of the chaplain. 5. COMMAND SIGNAL 5 a. COMMAND (1) UMT will locate XXXXX (2) UMT will submit reports to BDE UMT according to BDE TACSOP (3) UMT will keep TOC informed of its location 5 b. SIGNAL (1) Primary communication will be by XXXXXXX (2) Messages may be left with S 1 shop (3) Local contact of BN UMT on Motorola freq XX. X CH Calvert: “Warhammer 10” SPC Williams: “Warhammer 10 N” 5 c. SAFETY BN UMT will perform Risk Assessment at least daily and before leaving the base

Catholic Representatives (CR): BD 3 Senior priest on installation trains CRs Unit is responsible for Catholic lay-led service supplies Depending on METT-TC, installation priest designates when a CR may conduct a Lay led Worship Service (not a Mass) Catholic chaplain coordinates with battalion chaplain for time and location of Mass Military Diocese Bishop does not allow the use of lay representatives to give Eucharist. Lay led services (without Eucharist) may be used when a priest is unable to get to a location each week.

Conscientious Objection: BD 4 AR 600 -43 Conscientious Objection, 21 August 2006 Soldier and commander fill out DA Form 4187 Advised by commander Of Privacy Act, Section 3103, Title 38 Reassignment orders are cancelled Soldier assigned to company duties the cause minimal impact on beliefs Chaplain prepares memorandum describing genuineness of belief Mental evaluation by psychiatrist or medical doctor Have soldier fill out DA Form 3881, “Rights Warning Procedure” Case to Court-Martial Convening Authority appoints investigation officer Soldier prepares Statement of Understanding SJA reviews packet JAG interviews soldier

Communications: BD 5 Confidential Communication Privileged Communication Sensitive Information Basically, be slow to speak and quick to listen. Keep the confidences that people bestow unto you. If you really need assistance, talk in general terms to a more senior chaplain or a behavioral health specialist at your FOB to receive guidance for difficult situations. Chaplain Assistants need to understand the serious nature of keeping tight-lipped regards such communication. It can be helpful for several senior NCO’s to mentor the 56 M regarding this important role with a younger chaplain assistant. Army Chief of Chaplains Policy Memorandum “Confidential Communications between Unit Ministry Team Members and Military Constituents” 25 September 2007 Navy SECNAVYINST 1730. 9 (Confidential Communications to Chaplains) Air Force AFI 152 -101 (Chaplain: Planning and Organizing)

Religious Accommodation: BD 6 Request for accommodation written, submitted to commander Commander must respond in writing within 10 days Claims examined according to regulations: Medical, Dietary: AR 600 -20, DODI 1300. 17 Appearance: AR 670 -1 Worship: AR 165 -1, DODI 1300. 17 Disapproval in writing Approval in writing Commander must begin implementation of accommodation or change in duty status Appeal through chain of command, to include MACOM, Deputy Chief of Staff (Washington), reconsideration by commander Request Reassignment, Reclassification, Separation Chaplain interview (basis and sincerity of claim) Approval, in writing Soldier may seek redress under Article 138, UCMJ, or petition the ABCMR for correction of appropriate records Legal Review Disapproval, in writing

Chaplain Assistant Duties: BD 7 • Force protection – Provide security for chaplain and chapel events – Battle track – Maintain proficiency with weapons – Coordinate tactical movement • Staff duties – Update unit and UMT rosters – Police office work area – Record keeping and reporting – Maintain office and ecclesiastical supplies – Order Supplies from DLA Chaplain Corner via Unit Supply/S 4 – Represent the chaplain at meetings • LRP • BUBs or staff Syncs as necessary • PMCS vehicle and equipment (5988 E, weekly or as needed) • Conduct PCC/PCI before each mission • Advise chaplain on uniform, military customs and courtesies • Arrange rides (in convoys or by aircraft) for UMT to ministry locations where unit is located • Chapel duties – Set up, take down for classes, services, ceremonies, special events – Prepare for services (location, advertising, bulletins, etc. ) – Clean the chapel and the Sacred Shelter Tent each week – Oversee reservations for the Chapel • Soldier care – Morale visits – Stress evaluation – Suicide prevention – Religious material distribution – Counseling screening – Referrals to chaplain – Maintain Combat Life Saver skills – Assist in preparing the Commander’s Master Religious Plan (gathering information)

Chaplain Assistant Reports & Records: BD 8 Records Reports • UMT Hand Receipt – Sensitive items list • UMT inventory • Unit Ministry Team action reports – Brigade: Weekly UMT Update – Garrison: Monthly sides – 21 st TSC: Monthly slides submitted to 16 th SB • Chaplain Assistant ministry log • DA 5988 -E PMCS • PCC/PCI check lists – Standard mission – Specific missions (services, visitations, etc) • DA 2404 on equipment • Vehicle load plans • Unit Religious Profiles • Risk assessment – Daily – Mission

Contacting UMT: BD 9 • Come in, UMT is working inside - Chaplain: +49 1515 -297 -4351, andrew. e. calvert. mil@mail. mil - Assistant: +49 160 -339 -7031, malcolm. j. williams 50. mil@mail. mil • UMT is in the Chapel for a service - Please leave a note or send an email to the UMT • UMT is eating in the DFAC or exercising - Please locate at DFAC, leave a note, or send an email to the UMT • UMT is traveling right now so feel free to call Brigade UMT or CH Calvert on Cell +49 1515 -297 -4351 • Chaplain at DSN: 475 -9883 • Chaplain at DSN: 475 -9046 • Notify the TOC for other UMT assets - DSN: XXX-XXXX - FM FREQ: ##. ### Hz

UMT, as subject expert, determines tasks, limits, and requirements for religious support Mission Received Brigade OPORD CDR’s Intent, End State, CCIRs Staff section’s specialized input to the over-all plan WARNO TACSOP METL Doctrine (FMs, Regs) Orders Process: BD 10 How UMT can support the mission at hand Mission Analysis COA Development & Analysis WARNO/FRAGO WARNO Staff Analysis Facts Assumptions Limitations/Constraints Specified Tasks Implied Tasks CDR’s Intent: Purpose, Key. Tasks, End state Test and Task COAs COA Approval BN OPORD WARNO/FRAGO WARNO Staff Estimates • COAs • Pros/Cons • Recommendations Rehearsal WARNO Staff Annexes Generate “Religious Support Appendix” Annex F, Appendix 2, Tab D

Tactical Movement: BD 11 There may be two convoys or aircraft involved, one that drops the UMT off, and one that picks it up 56 M submits Trip Ticket with Battle Captain or HHC for seat(s) on a convoy or aircraft several days before movement Confirm at least the day before Inform Brigade Chaplain of plans via SIPR or other secured communication method Make sure to bring “Battle Rattle” and pack containing ministry items and food Go over as a UMT how you will react as a team I f a tactical situation develops Info includes battle roster number, serial numbers of sensitive items taken on the trip (weapon, night vision goggles). Often, you only have to do this once. The patrol leader should keep it in his book. Give Convoy Commander ticket info Report at least forty minutes before SP Rehearse reaction to contact with the crew Care for the wounded & honor the fallen as needed. Watch for IEDs, snipers, wires on the road React to Contact: BD 13 Report safe arrival back to FOB

Preparing for Convoy: BD 12 Make a sensitive items list for traveling UMT Obtain Trip Ticket from S-3, Battle Captain or HHC Obtain copies of All Possible Reports (MEDEVAC, UXO, Etc. ) from TACSOP/Battle Captain NVG Weapons Common Class I, food, water Class III, POL Class V, ammo PCC PCI Mission Brief Risk Assessment Map/PLGR Do initial checks Fill out trip ticket Submit Trip Ticket Get current operations update from Battle Captain Check route conditions with Battle Captain Get threat brief from S-2 Upon return, report to Battle Captain and debrief Vehicle bumper numbers Total number of vehicles Number of Pax in each vehicle Mission/Task/Purpose Planned Routes Estimate Time of Return Sensitive items list

React to Contact While in Convoy: BD 13 Small Arms Explosion NO UMT stays in the truck unless the injury is life threatening or serious enough to require evacuation. Chaplain should ask for cover so he can minister to the wounded at the casualty collection point on the scene. Stay in Vehicle Serious? YES Do ministry based on severity. Assistant stands guard Log the incident to the best of your remembrance and send up to Command Supervisory Chaplain via SIPR or other secured communication method. YES Injuries? NO Do not dismount unless the vehicle is disabled, or on fire

Risk Assessment Diagram: BD 14 Probability E f f e c t A B C D E Catastrophic I E E H H M Critical II E H H M L Marginal III H M M L L Negligible IV M L L Effect I Death, total disability or loss II Permanent partial disability, major damage III Minor injury, loss or damage IV Negligible Probability A Experience continuously B Experienced often C Experienced occasionally D Experienced once in a while E Unlikely to happen

MEDEVAC: BD 15 LINE 1: Location (6 Digit Grid) of Pick Up LINE 2: Your Radio Frequency, Call Sign, and Suffix LINE 3: Number of Patients by Precedence 1 -Urgent 2 -Priority 3 -Routine LINE 4: Special Equipment Required (i. e. Jungle Penetrator, Hoist, Ventilator) LINE 5: Number of Patients by type (Litter / Ambulatory) LINE 6: Number and type of wounded, injury, or illness LINE 7: Method of Marking Pick UP Site (Red Smoke, VS– 17 Panel, Rocks & Sticks) LINE 8: Patient’s Nationality and Status: (Military / Civilian) LINE 9: Terrain Description When Air to Ground Communications are established, the pilot will require additional information from the unit calling for the MEDEVAC: 1. Size of LZ 2. Obstacles Present (Natural and Man Made) 3. Wind Direction and Approximate Velocity 4. Slope of Terrain RADIO CONTACT MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH THE DUSTOFF AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE MEDEVAC MISSION

Red Cross Messages: BD 16 24 Hour Nationwide Service Center Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces 877 -272 -7337 When calling the Red Cross, be prepared to provide as much of the following information about the service member as is known: • Full legal name • Rank/rating • Branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) • Social Security number • Date of birth • Military unit address Information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only) Receive Red Cross Message SM AWARE Staff Duty Notifies : 1. BN XO 2. CO CMD Team 3. Chaplain If the Service Member is aware of the Red Cross Message and the Service Member says that he does not need support form the Chaplain, Chaplain makes contact information available to Service Member. If the soldier has not received the message, the Chaplain will not deliver it. The Chaplain will be there to support the soldier, but the commander or the first sergeant will deliver the message. SM UNAWARE If the Service Member is unaware of the Red Cross Message, the Chaplain will assist the Commander, Leader or Senior NCO with the notification process, or find a local Chaplain at the Soldier’s location, or standby to talk to Soldier if no Chaplain is on site. The Chaplain or Chaplain Assistant will follow up on the Service Member as needed

Chaplain Notification Criteria: BD 17 General Principles • If something bad happens to a Soldier and you need to inform the Commander, inform the Chaplain as well. • If a Soldier gets a Red Cross Message, then inform the Chaplain; if you are going to wake of the Soldier to give him the message, wake up the Chaplain also. • If you are going to the Hospital to visit a Soldier, please invite the Chaplain to go along. Chaplain Office: BLDG. XXX, Rm XXX CH Office Number: DSN XXX-XXXX CH Cell Phone: XXX-XXXX

Traumatic Event Management: BD 18 TEM involves various kinds of interventions for use before, during, and after an incident. Trauma Risk Management Resources UMT receives notification of stressful event • Other ARMY Unit Ministry Teams • Other Services Religious Support Teams • ARMY - Combat Operational Stress Control Units • AIR FORCE - Stress Response Teams • MARINE CORPS - Organizational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) Teams • NAVY - Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team (SPRINT) • U. S. Public Health Service Professionals • U. S. Veterans Administration • Local and State Government Agencies UMT offers SAFERR, BD 19, intervention to personnel involved UMT offers Trauma Risk Management, BD 20, 3 days after an incident for personnel involved UMT offers Crisis Management Briefings, BD 21, to large groups as needed UMT offers Group Grief Intervention, BD 22

SAFERR Model: BD 19 The “SAFERR” method of SAFERR Method crisis intervention Stabilize Get facts Get reactions Acknowledge event Facilitate understanding (normalize) Encourage proper coping behavior Recovery Plan or Refer to Specialists • Teach proper coping skills, such as proper food, drink, rest, exercise, breathing • Warn against poor coping techniques, such as drinking alcohol, caffeine, laying around

Movement: Cognitive Traumatic Risk Management : BD 20 Introduction Fact Phase • Team members • Rules • Goals • Who are you? • What happened? • No shaming or blaming types of questions • Prominent thoughts • Recurring images Omit if LOD death Thought Phase • Normalize symptoms (describe physiology of stress reactions) • Describe good coping behavior Re-entry Teaching Phase Symptoms Phase “The worst thing about this was: ” Affective • Questions? • New Issues? • Look to the future Reaction Phase • “How has this affected you? ” (eating, sleeping, etc. ) • “Describe symptoms now or at the scene” Omit if LOD death

Crisis Management Briefing: BD 21 A Crisis Management Briefing is for large groups. It follows a “town meeting” pattern. The goal is to eliminate rumor, fill in “gaps” of information, and facilitate emotional recovery. Address homogenous groups • Introduce team • Describe goals • Teach proper coping skills, such as proper food, drink, rest, exercise, breathing • warn against poor coping techniques, such as drinking alcohol, caffeine, laying around Beware addressing audiences that have vastly different connections to the event (such as families vs. soldiers) Provide Information Facilitate Understanding Encourage Proper Coping Skills • List common reactions • Give out approved information

Group Grief Intervention: BD 22 Describe the Grief Process • Healthy Methods • Unhealthy Methods 4 Tasks to the Grief Process, People will work on them in their own way and manner Discuss Coping with Grief Give Structure to Remembering • Collect letters of memories to send to family • Name something (a room, building) in honor of the person • Prepare plaque with picture and biography to hang in the orderly room or some other place of honor • Submit to the battalion historian a packet of brief tributes or stories about the person • Reaction: describe impact of the loss • Action: tell stories Plan Memorial, BD 31 -39 Teach Self Care Sleep Simplify Social support Stress reduction Silliness

Ministry to Attempted Suicide: BD 23 Attempt to visit soldier Notify: BDE UMT COSC Team Receiving Medical Unit UMT Coordinate TEM with medical or Behavioral Health personnel Chaplain cares for all who are affected

Base Attack/Incoming Wounded: BD 24 Attack on Base or incoming casualties ASAP • Report to S 1, Battle Captain • call Chapel • monitor radio The attack could be a rocket or a mortar landing within earshot, but especially on the PAD On PAD? Yes No Report to unit BAS/TMC Needed? No Report to Chapel Yes UMT Casualty Care, BD 26 Yes Deploy? Care for Medics No Initiate TEM for units involved, BD 18 End Needed Elsewhere?

Battle Aid Station Operations: BD 25 Soldier Wounded Buddy Aid 1 SG calls BN TOC (BAS Monitors Net) Combat Life Savior Medics treat Soldier Medics alert BAS by radio Each soldier is “logged in, ” capturing name, battle roster, unit, basic injuries, etc. Medics alert BAS by radio BAS prepares for triage BAS triages patients Medics fill out DA 1156, Casualty Feeder Card TOC Alerts BAS and UMT BAS treats patients BAS evacuates or RTD each Soldier UMT ministers to wound or dying Soldiers BD 27 or BD 28

UMT Casualty Care: BD 26 UMT responds to BAS/FAS/TMC for incoming wounded Name, Rank, Unit, Nature of Religious Ministry, last words Triage Priority of Care: Expectant (low chance of survival) Immediate (high chance of survival with proper intervention) Delayed (needs surgery, but can tolerate delay) Minimal (minor injuries, RTD after treatment) Fill out DA 1156 for each soldier (Optional) Or Fill out info on a blank card to give to the S-1 (Optional) Concentrate on victims in outside holding areas Chaplain Sacramental, medical, comfort Chaplain Assistant medical, comfort 56 M monitors for new arrivals For Delayed & Minimal: Ministry to Wounded Soldiers (BD 27) For Expectant: Ministry to Dying Soldiers (BD 28) If Death Occurs: Death of a Soldier (BD 29)

Ministry to Wounded Soldiers: BD 27 UMT receives notice of wounded soldiers See BAS Operation BD 25 Triage Priority of Care: Expectant (low chance of survival) Immediate (high chance of survival with proper intervention) Delayed (needs surgery, but can tolerate delay) Minimal (minor injuries, RTD after treatment) UMT should stay out of exam and treatment area unless there is room near a patient waiting or need for their help UMT initiates TEM, BD 18, for Unit affected and medics Coordinate with Army COSC or other Behavioral Health Assets like Navy Sprint Teams or AF Traumatic Stress Response Teams for better TEM coverage plan. UMT notifies BDE UMT of event via PACE plan UMT fills out “Remarks” block of DA form 1156, Casualty Feeder Report, which ends up with the S 1, or write it on a card with t soldier’s name, and submit it to S-1 later. Try also putting the info on the DA 1380 that goes with the patient. UMT responds to BAS Redeploy to FAS? Priority of Ministry Sacramental, medical, comfort

Ministry to Dying Soldiers: BD 28 Make every effort to find a chaplain of the dying soldier’s faith. Prayers, when a chaplain of the soldier’s faith is unavailable, may be offered by anyone, including: chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another soldier in order to comfort the dying soldier. UMT is alerted to incoming wounded UMT fills out “Remarks” block of DA form 1156, Casualty Feeder Report, which ends up with the S 1, or write it on a card with the soldier’s name, and submit it to S-1 later. Try also putting the info on the DA 1380 that goes with the patient. UMT reports to where wound are collected UMT performs ministry to expectant category before others UMT initiates TEM, BD 18, for Unit affected and medics UMT notifies BDE UMT of event UMT should stay out of exam and treatment area unless there is room near a patient waiting for treatment or need for their help See Prayers, Last Requests Cards Emergency Baptisms: Respect the different forms of baptism and the desires of the person being baptized. Catholic: Hail Mary, Act of Contrition Sign of the Cross Protestant: The Lord’s Prayer, The Apostle’s Creed, Prayer for the Sick and Wounded Jewish: The Shema, The Confession Of The Critically Ill, The 23 rd Psalm Muslim: The Shahada Prayers for the Dying

Death of a Soldier or Do. D Civilian: BD 29 UMT initiates TEM, BD 18, for affected personnel Coordinate with local or newly arrived Behavioral health assets Assist commander and others who write letters to the family of the fallen Soldier Letter of Sympathy: Includes circumstances, facts, and chronology of the death designed to answer questions about how the soldier died. Care for all affected by this loss If appropriate, prepare a letter of condolence Begin plans for a Memorial Ceremony, BD 36 -44 Letter of Condolence: Does not include circumstances surrounding death of soldier. This format is used when the NOK is well informed of what happened. Notify BDE UMT of event

LINE MEDIVAC Request CATEGORY 1 Location of Pickup Site. MGRS 2 Radio Frequ. , Call Sign, & Suffix. 3 No. of Patients by Precedence. 4 Special Equipment Required. 5 Number of Patients by Type. 6 Security of Pickup Site (Wartime). 6 Number and Type of Wound, Injury, or Illness (Peacetime). GENERAL UMT GUIDELINES FOR MASCAL: BD 30 - First priority at the Mass Casualty scene is to perform a Spiritual Triage, according to the patient category codes - Assist where able following spiritual triage and care - Avoid becoming a casualty yourself; monitor self and other caregivers A-Urgent B-Urgent Surgical C-Priority - Sign, date and indicate time religious ministration performed on DD 1380 (TCCC) or the SF 600 D-Routine E-Convenience (Record of Medical Care) - Be Present, Be Helpful, Be in Control, Be Positive A-None B-Hoist Phase I: RESPOND & NOTIFY CHAPLAIN SUPERVISOR C-Extraction Equipment D-Ventilator - Report location and safely move to MASCAL Site - Notify Medical Staff, Command, Supervisors A-Litter B-Ambulatory - Be prepared to report unit losses, nature of the mass casualty, present circumstances, and assessment of denominational needs. A-No enemy troops in area - No media engagement unless authorized by the PAO B-Possibly enemy troops in area (approach with caution) PHASE II: ASSESSMENT AND DECISIONS C-Enemy troops in area (approach with caution) - Continue to provide ministry D- Enemy troops in area (armed escort required) - Maintain a journal (DA 1594) and appropriate records Specific information regarding patient wounds by type - Assess UMTs’ level of functioning (gunshot or shrapnel). Report serious bleeding, along - Establish Ministry Ops Center. (Tent, chapel, nearby office, etc. ) with patient blood type, if known. 7 Method of Marking Pickup Site. A-Panels B-Pyrotechnic signal C-Smoke Signal, D-None, E-Other 8 Patient Nationality and Status. A-US military B-US civilian C-Non-US mil D-Non-US civilian E-EPW. 9 NBC Contamination (Wartime). N-nuclear B-biological C-chemical. 9 Terrain Description (Peacetime). Include details of terrain features in and around proposed landing site. If possible, describe the relationship of site to a prominent terrain feature ( lake, mountain, tower). Expectant no reasonable hope of recovery; pain relief and comfort Immediate can reasonably be expected to survive with concentrated medical care Delayed require surgery or other concentrated medical care, but are not in danger of dying Minimal while injured, will probably not need extensive care PHASE III: EXECUTION - Provide Grief Ministry - Provide Traumatic Event Management (TEM) IAW TC 1 -05 - Plan for Memorial Ceremonies Battalion Memorial SOP PHASE IV: RE-ASSESSMENT - Re-assess the grief process of the unit, leaders, and families - Evaluate present ministry. Is it working? - Based upon re-assessment data, begin planning memorials PHASE V: SUSTAINMENT - Continue ministry of presence, visitation to units, families & leaders - Facilitate & support the natural support groups within unit - Finalize debriefings with the unit. Identify at risk individuals PHASE VI: CLOSURE - Conduct Memorials IAW Memorial Ceremony SOP - Finalize records and lessons learned - Schedule follow-up visits PHASE VII: REVIEW - Complete written analysis of lessons learned - Re-supply resources

RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST 1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT 3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses Christian Prayer Card: BD 31 Christian Soldiers: Last Requests Emergency Baptism If a dying Soldier wants to be baptized, and a chaplain is unavailable, any Christian person may administer emergency baptism, as listed on the following page: *Recognize and be sensitive to the differences and requirements concerning baptism. Respect the desires of the one being baptized. * For those desiring baptism by immersion you may say the following: "In obedience to the command of our Lord and Savior I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen" * For those individuals desiring or accepting pouring as a method of baptism, pour water three times on the brow of the Soldier being – Present Circumstances – Denominational needs baptized while saying the Soldier's first name and "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. " 4. Establish Operations Center (Tent, chapel, *Report the facts (action taken, date, time, place and, Soldier's name) to a chaplain immediately. nearby office, etc. ). Catholic Soldiers: 5. Do not speak with media without permission. If a dying Catholic Soldier desires religious support and a Chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon 6. Provide grief ministry and ministry of presence. leader, or another Soldier may voluntarily repeat "The Hail Mary", "The act of contrition", and make "The sign of the Cross" with the Trooper. The Hail Mary: "Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 7. Maintain a journal (DA 1594). Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. " 8. Provide Traumatic Event Management The Act of contrition: "O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because of thy just punishments, Debriefings. 9. Plan and conduct memorials. but most of all because they offended Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy Grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin, Amen" 10. Write lessons learned. The sign of the Cross: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. " In the event of the death of a Catholic Soldier, the following prayer may be said: "Eternal rest grant unto him (her), O Lord, and let MASCAL EMERGENCY BAG PACKING LIST perpetual light shine upon him (her). May his (her) souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Item Amount Amen. ” Carrier, Chaplain’s Kit 1 Protestant Soldiers: MASCAL Quick Reference 2 If a dying Protestant Soldier desires religious support and a chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon Religious Support Cards 5 ea Water for emergency baptisms 1 bottle leader, or another Soldier, may voluntarily repeat "The Lord's Prayer", "The Apostles' Creed" and "The Prayer for the sick and Wounded" Anointing Oil 1 with the Soldier. Bibles 3 The Lord's Prayer. "Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Cross heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into 10 temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is Kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen. " Crucifix 10 The Apostles' Creed. "I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who Rosary 10 was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended Icon/Prayer Cards 10 into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at right hand of God the Father, UMT Armbands to clearly ID 2 almighty. From thence He shall come to Judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy- Catholic church, the Hand Sanitizer 1 communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting, Amen. " - Other Items To Consider/Bring: Chaplain’s Kit (for administration of communion) Prayer for the sick and wounded: " O Lord, in your mercy behold, is it , and relieve your servant. Give him comfort in the knowledge of your Force Protection Equipment love and sure confidence in your care. Defend him from the danger of the enemy and keep him in spiritual peace and safety; through our (IBA, Kevlar) Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. " In the event of the death of a Protestant Soldier, the following prayer may be said: "Depart, dear brother (sister), out of this world in the MOPP Gear name of the Father who created thee, in the name of the Son who redeemed thee, and in the name of the Spirit who made thee whole. Handheld Radio/Cell Phone Amen. "

RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST 1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT 3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses – Present Circumstances – Denominational needs 4. Establish Operations Center (Tent, chapel, nearby office, etc. ). 5. Do not speak with media without permission. 6. Provide grief ministry and ministry of presence. 7. Maintain a journal (DA 1594). 8. Provide Traumatic Event Management Debriefings. 9. Plan and conduct memorials. 10. Write lessons learned. MASCAL EMERGENCY BAG PACKING LIST Item Carrier, Chaplain’s Kit MASCAL Quick Reference Religious Support Cards Water for emergency baptisms Anointing Oil Bibles Cross Eastern Orthodox Prayer Card: BD 32 If a dying Eastern Orthodox Christian Soldier desires religious support and a chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another soldier may voluntarily repeat with the soldier the following prayers: "Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us!" (Repeat this phrase three times. ) “Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. " "O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, cleanse us from our sins. O master, pardon our transgressions. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy name's sake. Amen. " "Lord have mercy!" (Repeat this phrase three times) "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Amen. " "The Father is my hope, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my protector; O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee!" Amount 1 2 5 ea 1 bottle 1 3 10 Crucifix 10 Rosary 10 Icon/Prayer Cards 10 UMT Armbands to clearly ID 2 Hand Sanitizer 1 - Other Items To Consider/Bring: Chaplain’s Kit (for administration of communion) Force Protection Equipment (IBA, Kevlar) MOPP Gear Handheld Radio/Cell Phone Eastern Orthodox Christian Soldiers: "Beneath your compassion we take refuge, O Virgin Theotokos. Despise not our prayer in our adversity, but deliver us from harm, O only pure and blessed one. " The following brief prayer may be substituted for the above, in support of a dying Eastern Orthodox Christian soldier: "With the saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of thy servant, where there is neither sickness nor sorrow, and no more sighing, but life everlasting. Amen. " In the event of the death of an Eastern Orthodox Christian soldier, the following prayer may be said: "O God of spirits, and of all flesh, who hast trampled down death and overthrown the Devil and given life to Thy world; do Thou, the same Lord, give rest to the soul(s) of Thy departed servant(s) (state Soldier's name), in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled away. Pardon every transgression which he (she) (they) has (have) committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and loves mankind; because there is no man who lives yet does not sin; for Thou alone art without sin; Thy righteousness is to all eternity; and Thy word is truth. For Thou art the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servant(s) (state Soldier's name) who has (have) fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe, glory, together with Thy Father who is from everlasting and Thine all-holy good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. "

RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST 1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT 3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses – Present Circumstances – Denominational needs 4. Establish Operations Center (Tent, chapel, nearby office, etc. ). 5. Do not speak with media without permission. 6. Provide grief ministry and ministry of presence. 7. Maintain a journal (DA 1594). 8. Provide Traumatic Event Management Debriefings. 9. Plan and conduct memorials. 10. Write lessons learned. MASCAL EMERGENCY BAG PACKING LIST Item Carrier, Chaplain’s Kit MASCAL Quick Reference Religious Support Cards Water for emergency baptisms Anointing Oil Bibles Cross Amount 1 2 5 ea 1 bottle 1 3 10 Crucifix 10 Rosary 10 Icon/Prayer Cards 10 UMT Armbands to clearly ID 2 Hand Sanitizer 1 - Other Items To Consider/Bring: Chaplain’s Kit (for administration of communion) Force Protection Equipment (IBA, Kevlar) MOPP Gear Handheld Radio/Cell Phone Jewish Prayer Card: BD 33 Jewish Soldier: If a dying Jewish Soldier desires religious support and a chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another Soldier may voluntarily repeat with the Soldier the following prayers: The Shema: "Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is One. " The Confession for the critically ill: "Lord my God, God of my fathers; before Thee I confess that in Thy hand alone rests my healing or my death. If it be thy will, grant me a perfect healing. Yet if my death fully determined by thee, I will in love accept it at thy hand. Then may my death be an atonement for all sins, transgressions, and for all the wrong which I have committed before Thee, Amen. " The 23 rd Psalm-A Psalm of David: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. " In the event of the death of a Jewish Soldier, the following prayer may be said: "Your sun shall no more go down, neither shall your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended. Amen. "

RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST 1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT 3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses – Present Circumstances – Denominational needs 4. Establish Operations Center (Tent, chapel, nearby office, etc. ). 5. Do not speak with media without permission. Muslim Prayer Card: BD 34 Muslim Soldiers: In the event of the death of a Muslim Soldier, the following prayers may be said: (The person who leads in prayer should stand face toward Mecca, if possible. ) "Allah is Great!" (Repeat this phrase four times. ) "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet. " "Glory be to Thee, O Allah, and praise. Thy praise is glorified, and there is no God other than Thee. " 6. Provide grief ministry and ministry of presence. "O Allah! Have mercy on Muhammad, just as Thou hadst mercy and Thou sendst peace and blessing and hadst compassion on Abraham. Surely Thou art Praiseworthy, the Great!" 7. Maintain a journal (DA 1594). 8. Provide Traumatic Event Management Debriefings. 9. Plan and conduct memorials. "O Allah! Forgive those of us who are still living and those who are dead' those of us who are present and those who are absent, and our minors and our elders. O Allah! Let the one whom Thou keepest alive from among us live his life according to Islam, and let the one whom Thou causest to die from among us, die as a believer. " 10. Write lessons learned. MASCAL EMERGENCY BAG PACKING LIST Item Carrier, Chaplain’s Kit MASCAL Quick Reference Religious Support Cards Water for emergency baptisms Anointing Oil Bibles Cross "Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you. Amen. " Amount 1 2 5 ea 1 bottle 1 3 10 Crucifix 10 Rosary 10 Icon/Prayer Cards 10 UMT Armbands to clearly ID 2 Hand Sanitizer 1 - Other Items To Consider/Bring: Chaplain’s Kit (for administration of communion) Force Protection Equipment (IBA, Kevlar) MOPP Gear Handheld Radio/Cell Phone In the event of the death of a Muslim Soldier, the following prayers may be said: (The person who leads in prayer should stand face toward Mecca, if possible. ) "Allah is Great!" (Repeat this phrase four times. ) "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet. " "Glory be to Thee, O Allah, and praise. Thy praise is glorified, and there is no God other than Thee. " "O Allah! Have mercy on Muhammad, just as Thou hadst mercy and Thou sendst peace and blessing and hadst compassion on Abraham. Surely Thou art Praiseworthy, the Great!" "O Allah! Forgive those of us who are still living and those who are dead' those of us who are present and those who are absent, and our minors and our elders. O Allah! Let the one whom Thou keepest alive from among us live his life according to Islam, and let the one whom Thou causest to die from among us, die as a believer. " "Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you. Amen.

Next of Kin Notification Checklist: BD 35 1. Receive tasking, from Staff Duty Chaplain, to accompany Casualty notification Officer (CNO) and delay a meal until after the notification. 2. Immediately call Casualty Assistance Center (CAC) to confirm your mission; then call to inform Deputy Installation Chaplain. Within one hour after receiving tasking, report to CAC in ASUs with all items necessary for an overnight mission. Suggest breath mints and antacid tablets in one pocket, New Testament in the other. 7. If location the NOK is problematic and CAC authorizes contact of neighbors, the CNO–minus ASU coat–will do the contacting. The chaplain should keep a low profile. If approached by members of the media, suggest answer, “Please direct you questions to the Army Public Affairs Office: xxx-xxxx” 3. Receive briefing from CAC, to include Command/Care Team information; meet CNO. Know whether your are to see primary or secondary NOK. Review the names of the PNOK or SNOK. 8. Stand near CNO at door of NOK residence. Be prepared to assist CNO or a fainting NOK. 4. Sign out a government vehicle at the CAC. Offer prayer for CNO and NOK. Encourage CNO. Ask CNO if he has questions or desires advice about the mission. be ready with brief tips, such as: Establish eye contact, Speak calmly, deliberately, and clearly, Get permission to enter the residence before delivering the news, When departing, briefly express your appreciation for the Soldiers service and the Family’s sacrifice offering a hand shake, Don't take negative reactions personally, If in doubt, ask the chaplain. 5. Drive to NOK residence while CNO reviews the script. Recommend a latrine stop before arriving at the residence 6. Turn cell-phone to silent mode. Eat a breath mint. 9. Once inside the residence, make a simple selfintroduction after the CNO ends notification script. 10. Offer words of comfort to the family, while CNO exits to call CAC with report of completed notification. Offer to pray for the family or to read scripture. Refrain from physically touching the NOK. 11. Returning to the room, the CNO awaits your cue before 1) explaining the role of the Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO); 2) verifying contact information on XXXX-R, XXX 9 X; 3) if a Theater death, read the appropriate script for Dover.

Next of Kin Notification Checklist: BD 35 12. Of asked advise the PNOK regarding Dover decisions. Sign decision form as a witness. If you are with the SNOK, you will have been briefed by the PNOK team regarding the PNOK’s decisions. Expect reaction is SNOK was excluded. SNOK questions should be addressed to the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center: 800 -325 -4988. 13. Refer all questions to CAO. 18. Exchange contact information withe CNO. Call a few hours later to check on his emotional state. 19. Report completion of mission with concise AAR, to 1) Installation Chaplain, 2) Deputy Installation Chaplain, 3) Staff Duty Chaplain, 4) Supervisory Chaplains, 5) affected unit Chaplain/Rear-Det. Chaplain, and 6) affected Commander/Rear-Det. Commander. 14. If a CARE Team is on stand-by, offer the Team’s services. Be prepared to explain CARE Team’s function. 20. Schedule with the Commander, a debrief/encouragement session for the CARE Team. 15. Step outside to call the POC for the CARE Team, to relay the NOK’s decision. If the CARE Team is accepted, remain with the NOK until they arrive. If CARE Team is declined, encourage the NOK to call a friend, neighbor, or clergy, and stay with the NOK until the person arrives. (You may dial the phone for the NOK; you may not divulge to a third party the status of the casualty. ) If a NOK assist on being left alone, call the CAC to inform them of the situation. Use common sense, and ask for guidance when needed. Every notification will have unique features. 21. Perform or provide appropriate follow-up care for the NOK. 16. Do not be in a hurry to leave, but when you determine that the time is right, announce your departure to the NOK with appropriate words. You may offer a handshake. 17. Assist the CNO in back-briefing the CAO and CAC. Notes: If making an Official Condolence visit with the CNO, review this list particularly #12 and #14 with the CAC and adjust actions accordingly. References: AR 600 -8 -1, 7 April 2006 “Army Casualty Operations”; Casualty Notification: Guide for the Casualty Notification Team, 2009 (FTCKY CAC); SOPs for NOK Duty (Installation Chaplain’s Office).

Memorial Ceremony: BD 36 The area’s Commanding General’s memorial guidelines should be kept on file by UMT. Below are general guidelines if there is no such CG guidance readily available. Upon verification of death of soldier, Battalion Commander convenes a planning cell S-1, CSM, BN XO, BN S 3, company commander, chaplain (minimum). May also include 1 SG, platoon SGT/Leader During planning cell, BN Commander determines nature of honors, locations, timing, back planning, taskings, responsibilities Command handles logistics, provides data for use in bulletin production, manages rehearsals, provides firing squad and bugler, approves bulletin no later than a day prior PAO manages media support and control Unit Ministry Team handles ceremony (order of service, bulletin, messages, music) Rehearsals are held the day before and the day of the ceremony, directed by CSM Boots, helmet, rifle display, as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional Follow “Responsibilities Checklist, ” a troop to task matrix Ceremony is held at a time and place determined by the Commander See “Memorial Ceremonies (UMT Role)” Battalion CSM inspects displays, uniforms, colors at least half hour before ceremony

Troop to Task: BD 37 Commander 1 Coordinate with the command Group (SGS) prior to determining time and date of the Ceremony. 2 Designate speakers; prepare comments. 3 Coordinate location, date and time of event with chaplain 4 Schedule rehearsals. 5 Coordinate with family members to ensure they are present at least 15 minutes prior to the ceremony if they plan to attend. 6 Prepare information memo on deceased soldier (if required by command group). 7 Bugler requested 8 Program/bulletin prepared and proofread. 9 PAO contacted (if required). 10 General Officer flags requested (if required). 11 Traffic control and parking requirements coordinated (if required). 12 Detail provided to chapel NCOIC. 13 Conduct pre-inspection of participants. 14 Conduct final site inspection. 15 Provide battalion colors. 16 Coordinate the arrival of the proper equipment (M 16 w/bayonet w/ Sling, empty magazine, Kevlar helmet and boots) at the chapel for the rehearsal prior to the ceremony. 17 Arrange audio-visual taping (optional). 18 Recover memorial boot/kevlar helmet display. 19 Designate and brief ushers, escorts and GO flag bearer details. 20 Assess unit morale and impact of soldier's death. 21 Coordinate delivery and return of unit guidons 22 Ensure proper positioning of firing party, bugler and GO flag bearers. 23 Appoint Honors NCO. Military Police 1 Traffic control and parking CDR, Band 1 Bugler provided. PAO 1 Coordinate news media support & control. 2 Escort/brief media representatives as appropriate. 3 Coordinate approval for media interview requests. Battalion Chaplain 1 Provide pastoral care to unit. 2 Advise commander on honors. 3 Support commander in program preparation. 4 Coordinate vocalists/musicians; supervise musical aspects. 5 Coach and encourage participants. 6 Coordinate chapel staff support of unit. 7 Prepare remarks, as appropriate. 8 Supervise preparation of chapel. 9 Coordinate on placement of firing party, bugler, and GO flag bearers. 10 Review Chapel SOP and advise unit leaders, as appropriate. 11 Rehearse back up tape of Taps; coordinate on order back-up plan. 12 Final chapel inspection. 13 Maintain contact with supervisory chaplain

UMT Role: BD 38 Memorial ceremonies are a command responsibility. The UMT has a role in, but not responsibility for, the planning of the ceremonies. All duties not spelled out in this SOP are the responsibility of command. A memorial Ceremony is a military function. Content should be patriotic, non-sectarian. Chaplain serves on Battalion Commander’s ceremony planning cell UMT notifies BDE UMT This includes any higher echelon SOPs UMT provides “Ministry of Presence” among troops affected UMT prepares the Memorial Ceremony service bulletin with command approval Leaders should read and approve all soldier tributes UMT manages music (except TAPS) See “Field Memorial Ceremony Program” BD 39 UMT coordinates scheduling, location, rehearsals with command Boots, Helmet, and Weapon display as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional. UMT coordinates with PAO media support and control Conduct Service according to RB 16 -100, FM 22 -5, TC 16 -2 Coordinates with chapel staff for use of chapel

Memorial Ceremony Program: BD 39 Example of an Order of Ceremony Prelude Patriotic Song See “Memorial Invocation (Stand) Ceremony Speeches” Special Music for guidance and ideas ‡ Commander’s Remarks ‡ Memorial Tribute ‡ (Biographical Sketch/Service Record/Silent Tribute) ‡ Personal Reflections from a friend Scripture Reading Chaplain’s Remarks Benediction (Stand until official party leaves) Last Roll Call (optional, use discretion) Firing of Volleys Taps Postlude (Items in Red are required) (Items in Black are optional) ‡ More than one commander may speak or tribute may be given, but less time for each results. Ceremonial etiquette • Uniform: Duty Uniform for attendees, ASUs for participants • Chaplain’s stole: No • News Media: No • Video taping: Unit only, for family • Rehearsal: day before a minimum • Chaplain’s message: patriotic, non-sectarian, religiously neutral • Tributes, remarks: Brief, screened by chaplain 48 hours before ceremony • Assembly area: plain, no religious decorations • Bulletin: may include biographical data • If ceremony is for multiple casualties, names may be listed by unit in place of biographical data. • The more activities or people involved, the less time for each. Time is limited to between 20 to 30 minutes.

Memorial Ceremony Speeches: BD 40 • Introduce Self: Rank, position, connection to soldier(s) • Figure 140 words per minute (Five minute speech =700 words max!) • Commander’s Address, talking points “I am LTC John Smith, TF commander for 864 th EN BN. SGT Mike Brown belonged to 585 th EN CO, attached to the TF for this mission” – Patriotic tribute: • Sacrifice • Loyalty • Mission • Benefits of sacrifice • Personal reflections on death in battle (for instance: necessity of sacrifice to stem the tide of evil, role of military in providing safety and security for those back home) • Honor the memory of the fallen • Personal Reflections (Be brief, limit the number of remembrances) – Some ideas • Describe impact of soldier on speaker, unit • Talk about the courage, integrity, honor, responsibility, or loyalty of the soldier

Arrangement of Stage in a Chapel: BD 41 Seats for Participants Altar (w/bible and candles) USA Colors Unit Colors Pulpit Memorial Display (Helmet, Boots, Rifle) Lectern If unit also desires that Unit Colors be displayed, consult protocol or unit CSM. Command Group Company BDE/BN CDR/CSM Company Make sure you run seating chart through protocol

Memorial Display: BD 42 M-16 or M-4 (barrel down) with fixed bayonet and empty magazine in magazine well. Magazine side is toward congregation Kevlar with deceased soldier’s name on camo band rank I. D. tags suspended from grip Pair of boots.

Memorial Services: BD 43 Memorial services are religious services conducted as a funeral. The chaplain should represent the faith group of the deceased and should consult with the family of the deceased, if possible, for service plans. UMT notified of soldier’s death UMT contacts family to learn family desires and faith tradition UMT provides “Ministry of Presence” among troops affected See Sample Memorial Service, BD 44 UMT prepares for the Memorial service; Manages scheduling, location, & rehearsals; Provides order of service & bulletin; Coordinates with chapel, Commander and S 1 Command provides logistical support data for use in bulletin production, firing squad and bugler Boots, helmet, rifle display, as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional

Sample Memorial Service: BD 44 Service Elements • Stole: Yes Invocation Eulogy Hymn Scripture Prayer Tributes Hymn Meditation Prayer Last Roll Call Firing of Volleys (at attention) Taps (present arms) • News Media: If family permits • Video taping: If family permits Elements are traditional. They may be changed to reflect individual faith group of family. Etiquette • Uniform: Dress • Chaplain’s message: faith based, consistent with deceased or family’s faith group • Chapel: full religious decoration • Bulletin: may include biographical data • Liturgy: may follow faith group tradition