Summary
The Armed Forces Chaplains Board (AFCB) is an organizational entity within the United States Department of Defense established to provide advice and recommendations to OSD officials (Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness) on policies and issues related to the free exercise of religion and on all matters concerning religion, spiritual readiness, morality, ethics, morale, and military chaplains.[1][2] It is made up of the three Chiefs of Chaplains and three active-duty Deputy Chiefs of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.[2]
Composition and Leadership edit
The Chair of the AFCB is a position rotated among the Military Departments, with one of the Chief of Chaplains of the Military Departments appointed as Chair for a period of twelve months.[2] In addition, a senior military chaplain holding the rank of O-6 (Army or Air Force Colonel or Navy Captain) serves as the AFCB Executive Director for a three-year term.[2]
Military chaplains of specific religious faiths may be appointed to serve as special consultants to the AFCB on issues concerning those faiths, and the Board may establish ad hoc groups, as necessary, to conduct studies, assemble information, present recommendations, and otherwise assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities. Such groups will include at least one representative from each Military Department, nominated by the respective Chief of Chaplains.[2]
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Policy Advice edit
The AFCB is tasked to provide advice on issues and policy matters including:[1]
- Protecting the free exercise of religion in accordance with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
- Procuring, training, and assigning military chaplains.
- Military chaplain professional standards and requirements.
- All religious support providers within the DoD.
- Procuring and using supplies, equipment, and facilities for religious use.
- Dialog with civilian organizations regarding religious issues.
- Joint military endeavors for delivering ministry by the Military Services throughout the DoD whenever practicable.
- The requirements of DoD Instruction 1300.17.
Current AFCB Members edit
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Chaplain (Major General) William Green Jr., Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army -
Chaplain (Brigadier General) Jack Stumme, Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army -
Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy -
Rear Admiral (lower half) Carey H. Cash, Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps -
Chaplain (Major General) Randall Kitchens, Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force -
Chaplain (Brigadier General) Trent C. Davis, Deputy Chief of Chaplain of the United States Air Force
Executive Directors edit
The current executive director is: CH (COL) Dale Marlowe (Air Force); previously, CH (CAPT) William Riley (Navy), CH (COL) Jay Johns (Army), CH (CAPT) Jere Hinson (Navy), CH (COL) Jerry Pitts (Air Force), CH (COL) Steve Moon (Army), CH (COL) Thomas E. Preston (Army).
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References edit
External links edit
- Joint Publication 1-05: Religious Affairs in Joint Operations. 13 November 2009. United States Joint Forces Command (lead agent and JS doctrine sponsor for this publication: Office of Religious Affairs)