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FM 16-5 The Chaplain

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FM 16-5

The Chaplain

Army · FM · Apr 1958 · 80 pages

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CHAPTER I GENERAL 1. Purpose and Scope This manual contains basic information on the mission, status, and functions of chaplains in the United States Army. It outlines the duties of the chaplain and sets forth characteristics of chaplain assignment and situations. It provides a basis of training for chaplains in garrison and in the field both under combat and noncombat conditions. 2. Responsibility for the Religious Program The commander is responsible for the religious life, morals, and morale of the command (AR 165-15). The chaplain is a member of the special staff and acts as adviser and consultant to the commander in all matters related to religion, morals, and morale in the command. The chaplain assists the commander and his staff to integrate the principles of good moral conduct and citizenship into the training program and the total life of the command (AR 15-120). 3.

DesignationFM 16-5

EditionApr 1958

StatusSuperseded

Pages80

FunctionOther

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Editions 4

References 11

TM 11-4703Not in the Vault
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