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Purpose

This publication supports all Army professionals in understanding concepts of moral leadership in support of current Army leader development policy, doctrine, and practice. The Army has long held that the moral aspects of leadership are critical for Army professionals and leaders. Chapter 2 describes the general concepts of moral leadership as it applies to the total force. Chapter 3 describes the moral leadership role of the Chaplain Corps (CHC) in defined capa-bilities and responsibilities for moral advisement and training. While moral leadership is a concern of every Army leader, the CHC has since its founding been charged with responsibility to help ensure the Army aspires to highest moral standards. On 29 July 1775, almost a year before the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress acted on General Washington's request to authorize one chap-lain for every Continental Army regiment. This action prioritized the importance of building an Army that was morally and spiritually strong. Providing moral and ethical leadership continues to be a critical aspect of the CHC mission (see FM 1 - 05 and AR 165 - 1). The Army continues to charge the CHC with responsibility to support MLT by placing HQDA proponency and responsibility for moral leadership with the CHC as leader of the Chaplain Corps (see AR 350 - 1). Chapter 4 concludes with concepts of Moral Leadership Training (MLT) in self-development, institutional, and operational domains to support the planning and execution of relevant and effective MLT and development programs.