Chaplains and religious program specialists provide comprehensive command religious programs of the highest quality to Marines, Sailors and their families. From combat against the Barbary Pirates in the early 1800s to our most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, Navy chaplains and religious program specialists have strengthened the souls of Marines. This publication describes the expectations of Professional Naval Chaplaincy and how the Navy Chaplain Corps provides religious ministry within the Marine Corps. It also provides commanders an overview on how religious ministry teams enhance the spiritual fitness of Marines and Sailors, enabling them to maintain the toughness and resiliency necessary to overcome in life, and accomplish the mission in peace and war. CAREY H. CASH Rear Admiral, Chaplain Corps, U.S. Navy Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains Chaplain of the Marine Corps
DesignationMCTP 3-30D
EditionJun 2023
StatusActive
Pages76
FunctionOther
CollectionCurrent Doctrine