Schedule CRP facilities for all faith groups which are included in theCommand Religious Program (CRP).Prepare CRP facilities to accommodate the needs of all faith groupsincluded in the Command Religious Program.A willingness on the part of the Religious Program Specialist to facilitatethe worship of every group of the chapel community is a vital aspect of everyCommand Religious Program if the religious requirements and practices ofthese groups are to be met.INFORMATION CONCERNING RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTSAND PRACTICES.–Information concerning the religious requirementsand practices of non-Judeo and non-Christian faith groups should beavailable in the ecclesiastical reference library for reference by the commandchaplains and RPs. When available, Department of the Army pamphlets,Religious Requirements and Practices, Nos. 165-13 and 165-13-1, may beused. 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 religiousgroup?Are members required to participate in group worship or can theyfulfill their religious obligations by individual worship?Must worship services for the group be conducted by ordained clergyor 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 arethey and what is their significance? Are the members expected to refrainfrom work on any of these days? Are the members supposed to attendworship services on these days?What about funeral and burial requirements? Is there a requirementfor a member of the clergy or other official of the group to be present whendeath is imminent or sudden?Is an autopsy permitted? (This is very important for hospitalcommanders.)Is cremation allowed? Is it required?Are members of the group required to wear any distinctive clothing orinsignia which would conflict with military regulations?What is the teaching of the group regarding serving in the military ingeneral and bearing arms in particular?3-70
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