DODD 1304.28 CE-03
Guidance for the Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Departments
Organization: | DODD |
Publication Date: | 20 March 2014 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 18 |
scope:
APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE
This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components"). The term "Military Departments," as used herein, refers to the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force. The term "Military Services" as used herein refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps.
PURPOSE
This Instruction:
Implements Reference (a) and section 643 of Reference (b).
Cancels References (c), (d), and DD Form 2741, "Department of
Defense Ecclesiastical Endorsing Organization
Verification/Reverif
Assigns responsibilities appointing chaplains for the Military Departments and identifies the educational and ecclesiastical requirements for appointment of military chaplains.
Establishes requirements, procedures, and responsibilities for religious organizations to endorse religious ministry professionals for the chaplaincy.
Implements and establishes the criteria and procedures for the administrative separation and loss of professional qualifications of chaplains of the Military Departments.