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Chaplain - Job Description
The chaplain is a member of the commander’s staff at all
echelons of command, and as such is the advisor to the commander and
his/her staff on matters of religion, morals, and the well-being of
personnel under his/her command. The chaplain implements and executes
the CAP Chaplain Service program as recommended by the Chaplain Service
Advisory council and as stated in
CAPR 265-1. This program includes, but
is not limited to:
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Providing pastoral care of senior and cadet members,
including counseling, visitation, encouragement, and other special
assistance as the chaplain may be able to provide.
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Performing professional functions as necessary, for
example, religious services, liturgies, pastoral counseling, etc.
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Conducting moral leadership programs as outlined in the
CAPP 265 series entitled “Values for Living” (CAPP
265-2V1,
CAPP 265-2V2) and
CAPR 52-16.
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Participating as chaplains in cadet summer encampments
and other cadet activities. (Reference
CAPR 52-16.)
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Participating in Emergency Services missions and
exercises by providing a chaplain presence and resource for members
participating in the mission/exercise and those on the scene who may be
in distress.
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Participating in ecclesiastical public relations
activities.
The specific duties of CAP chaplains at each echelon of
command are stated in
CAPP 265-1. Every chaplain should be familiar with
the following CAP directives:
CAPR 20-1,
CAPR 265-1,
CAPP 221,
CAPP 221A
and
CAPP 265-4.
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