scope:

Purpose:

In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02, this issuance:

• Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and identifies education and ecclesiastical requirements for appointing chaplains in the Military Departments.

• Establishes requirements, procedures, and responsibilities for religious organizations to endorse religious ministry professionals (RMPs) for the chaplaincy.

• Establishes criteria and provides procedures for the administrative separation and loss of professional qualifications for chaplains of the Military Departments.

• Establishes policy for chaplains on:

o Meeting the religious requirements and caring for the spiritual needs of Service members and other authorized persons.

o Advising individuals and commands on religion, morals, ethics, well-being, and morale.