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NON-JUDEO AND NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS
RELIGIOUS  RITES

Religious Program Specialist 3 & 2, Module 01-Personnel Support
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Schedule CRP facilities for all faith groups which are included in the Command  Religious  Program  (CRP). Prepare  CRP  facilities  to  accommodate  the  needs  of  all  faith  groups included  in  the  Command  Religious  Program. A willingness on the part of the Religious Program Specialist to facilitate the worship of every group of the chapel community is a vital aspect of every Command  Religious  Program  if  the  religious  requirements  and  practices  of these groups are to be met. INFORMATION  CONCERNING  RELIGIOUS  REQUIREMENTS AND   PRACTICES.–Information   concerning   the   religious   requirements and  practices  of  non-Judeo  and  non-Christian  faith  groups  should  be available in the ecclesiastical reference library for reference by the command chaplains  and  RPs.  When  available,  Department  of  the  Army  pamphlets, Religious  Requirements  and  Practices,   Nos.  165-13  and  165-13-1,  may  be used. Standard civilian reference texts and materials may also be used. An- swers  to  the  following  questions  may  be  of  use  to  your  command  chaplain: What  are  the  worship  requirements  for  members  of  the  religious group? Are  members  required  to  participate  in  group  worship  or  can  they fulfill  their  religious  obligations  by  individual  worship? Must  worship  services  for  the  group  be  conducted  by  ordained  clergy or  may  layleaders  conduct  worship  services? What  equipment  or  supplies  are  required  for  worship  services? What  are  the  dietary  laws  or  restrictions,  if  any,  of  this  group? Are there any special religious holidays which are observed? What are they  and  what  is  their  significance?  Are  the  members  expected  to  refrain from  work  on  any  of  these  days?  Are  the  members  supposed  to  attend worship services on these days? What  about  funeral  and  burial  requirements?  Is  there  a  requirement for a member of the clergy or other official of the group to be present when death is imminent or sudden? Is   an   autopsy   permitted?   (This   is   very   important   for   hospital commanders.) Is  cremation  allowed?  Is  it  required? Are members of the group required to wear any distinctive clothing or insignia  which  would  conflict  with  military  regulations? What is the teaching of the group regarding serving in the military in general and bearing arms in particular? 3-70







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