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Figure 3-6.—Easter Sunrise Service on the flight deck on board USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67).
rigging instruction with appropriate diagrams. These instructions should be specific,
clear, and written in such a way that the petty officer in charge of the rigging detail
can readily follow them. You should indicate the location of any ecclesiastical gear or
equipment the POIC will require using frame numbers when appropriate. You should
also include instructions for stowage after unrigging. A church pennant may be
displayed above the ensign when-ever divine services are conducted after 0800 and
prior to sunset on board a naval vessel. Just prior to divine service being conducted
by the chaplain, you should request the OOD to ask the signalman of the watch to
hoist the church pennant.
CRP Facilities in the Field
When operating with Fleet Marine Force (FMF) components or a Navy
Construction Battalion in the field, a field facility maybe used if one is avail-
able. Generally, this will consist of no more than a general-purpose tent in
which a field altar can be erected and the chaplain’s embarkation equipment
and supplies stored. In some instances, this type of field structure may
be used solely by the chaplain or it may be shared with other command
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