56M Mos
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Chaplain core three core competencies
Nurture the living, care for the wounded, honor the fallen
Why is expectant first in religious support triage
Religious support is prioritized on basis of timely religious support intervention. These are casualties with very serious injuries and a low chance of survival
Where do you get a religious denominational report from?
S1 or AAA-339
Who does the UMT coordinate with in the event of casualties?
Hospital personnel, chaplain assistant, technical chain, and other religious support personnel
Why is it important to have a good professional relationship with the medical training facility UMT?
Helps identify placement, notifications, roles, and additional support.
Who was the first religious affair specialist killed in action since 1970 and where?
Staff sergeant Christopher T. Stout, Afghanistan
Who is the highly decorated religious affair specialist?
Cpl. Calvin P. Titus
When did the MOS change 71B to 71M?
August of 1965, when a change to AR 611-201 caused the MOS to change from 71B to 71M
When was the religious affairs specialist was established and what was the general order number?
The religious affairs specialist was established in general order #253 on 28 December 1909
What unit additional duties will religious affairs specialist not support?
Suicide prevention manager, casualty assistance officer, and master resiliency trainer
What type of security clearance is required for entry into the MOS 56M
Secret
Religious affairs specialist apply their skills along three core capabilities. What are they?
Integrate religious operations, spiritual fitness, basic human interaction
Are religious affairs specialists required to support the unit and garrison CMRP?
Yes
When was the first unofficial school for religious affairs specialist's established and it's location?
In 1933, the first unofficial school for religious affairs specialist started in San Antonio, Texas.
When was the RAS mos change from 71M to 56M
The MOS changed from 71M to 56M Oct. 1 2001
Religious affair specialist can support additional duties that contribute to the welfare of command; however must consult with whom first?
They must consult with their unit assigned chaplain before assigning duties
What is the title of JG 1-05?
Religious affairs in joint operation
What is the basis of religious affairs?
Us chaplains represent specific religious organizations and work together within the pluralistic context of the military to ensure freedom of religion
In a joint operation, what is a unit ministry team called?
Religious support team (RST)
What is a memorial service
It's religious in nature, voluntary attendance, the officiating Chaplain should represent the same faith group as the deceased
What is religious advisement
The practice of informing the commander on the impact of religion on joint operations that include worship, rituals, protected places, customs and practices of us military personnel, international forces
What is a religious support team compromised of?
At least one chaplain and one enlisted RS person that works together. RST may come from the same or different service components
Describe confidential communication
Any communication given to a chaplain by an individual made either as a formal act of religion or as a matter of conscience
What is the title of FM 1-05
Religious support
What is the title of AR 165-1
Army chaplain corps activities
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