ROLE OF THE CHAPLAIN CH Joe Hughes HISTORY

ROLE OF THE CHAPLAIN CH Joe Hughes

HISTORY OF THE CHAPLAINCY • ESTABLISHED BY 2 ND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS: 1775 • REGIMENTED IN 1986 • VALIDATED BY SERVICE IN EVERY MAJOR CONFLICT SINCE REVOLUTIONARY WAR • MANDATED BY USC 10; CONSTITUTIONALLY SUPPORTED (1 ST AMENDMENT)

MISSION To promote the free exercise of religion through the development and maintenance of spiritual fitness for all soldiers in this command.

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

PROCESS Design programs and resources that are committed to meeting all faith group needs.

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 56 A) AND ONE CHAPLAIN ASSISTANT (MOS 56 M) ASSIGNED TO A TDA OR TOE UNIT. (AR 165 -1)

BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM CHAPLAIN’S PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIC TRAINING RELIGIOUS TRAINING MILITARY TRAINING

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

BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM 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

32 nd BDE UMT 32 nd BDE CHAPLAIN 187 th Medical BN 232 nd Medical BN Academy BN

SCOPE OF CHAPLAIN MINISTRY • Unit • Area • Denominational

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM COUNSELING FOR AIT SOLDIERS Compassionate Reassignment Marriage Family Chapter Actions Suicidal Communications Sexual Harassment Hardship Discharge Religious Emergencies Financial Grief Anger Management

Chaplains help Soldiers deal with stress…

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. ” -Franklin D. Roosevelt

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM OTHER COUNSELING Family Members Counseling Drill Sergeant Counseling

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM DRILL SERGEANT COUNSELING PROGRAM • Comprehensive • Confidential

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM PROGRAMS Spiritual Fitness Training Movie Night Bible Study “The Well” Soldier Support Center “S. W. A. T. ” (Spiritual Warrior Actively Training): Cadre/Students Student Worship Teams

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM PROGRAMS (cont) Suicide Prevention Classes Stress Management Classes Newcomer’s Briefing Combat Stress De-briefing Academic POI Instruction

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Worship Services (Chapel/Field Services Prayer Breakfasts Role of the Chaplain Class Family Readiness Group Support

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM OTHER ACTIVITIES Graduation and Other Ceremonies Family Team Building

32 nd BRIGADE UNIT MINISTRY TEAM SUMMARY The 32 rd 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 32 nd Brigade.

AMEDD Regimental Chapel AMEDD Chapel (Sundays) TROOPS PROTESTANT (Contemporary) SERVICE 0900 32 nd Medical Bde Soldiers TROOPS CATHOLIC MASS 1000 32 nd Medical Bde Soldiers TROOP PROTESTANT GOSPEL SVC 1100 32 nd Medical Bde Soldiers SAMOAN PROTESTANT SERVICE 1230 -1330 Building 1398 (210) 221 -3390/4210 (Garden Ave, Between the NCO Academy and Evan's Auditorium)

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 (Garden Ave, Near the NCO Academy and next door to AMEDD Chapel) WEDNESDAYS: INSTITUTE CLASS: 1900 AT AMEDD CHAPEL POINT OF CONTACT IS BOB APPLONIE AT 673 -1477

(Seasonal Operation: Winter Months)

INSTALLATION CHAPLAIN ACTIVITIES PROTESTANT SERVICES (Sundays) 0800 Traditional Protestant 1100 Traditional Protestant CATHOLIC 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 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, 1 st Sunday PROTESTANT SERVICES (Sundays) 1030 Collective Gospel

FSH Mosque JUMMA 1330 Fridays CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 1030 Sundays ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 1930 Thursdays Building 607 A (210) 221 -5005/5007 (Just off of Infantry Post Rd. )

Camp Bullis Schedule Services (in field or cantonment chapel) available upon request. (Cadre should contact their BN Chaplain).

Brooke Army Medical Center CATHOLIC SERVICES 0830 Mass (Sundays) 1115 Mass (Sundays) 1100 Mass (Weekdays) PROTESTANT SERVICE 1000 Worship Service (Sundays) Tel: (210) 916 -1105 (Located in the basement)

Family Life Center CHAPLAIN FAMILY LIFE SERVICES: Individual Counseling Family Counseling Marital Counseling/Assessment Spiritual Awareness/Development Unit Retreats Pre-marital counseling assessment Pre-deployment Assistance Post-deployment Assistance Divorce Support/Assistance Group 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.

COMMUNICATIONS • Sensitive • Privileged • Confessional (Next 14 slides courtesy of: CPT Darius Davenport, Military Law Attorney OSJA TRADOC)

Sensitive Information AR 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 Communication AR 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 Communication UCMJ 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 Test 1. 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 Religion AR 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 Command AR 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