287.5(M1)
Figure 4-3.-The crypt of John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy Chapel.
meaning to the military honors and ceremonies
which are held in conjunction with the religious
rites conducted by Navy chaplains. These
religious rites and military ceremonies celebrate
important events in the lives of Navy and Marine
Corps members and their families.
The free expression of these rites and
ceremonies is an affirmation of the freedom we
enjoy as Americans and, as sea service
members, are sworn to protect. OPNAVINST
1730.1, Chaplains Manual, Chapter 7, Rites,
Ceremonies and Special Duties delineates the
duties of the chaplain in regard to the
ceremonies discussed here. Religious Program
Specialists should become thoroughly familiar
with all aspects of this chapter of the Chaplains
Manual.
STATE, OFFICIAL, AND SPECIAL
MILITARY FUNERALS
State, official, and special military funerals
are conducted in accordance with OPNAVINST
5360.1 series. When directed, Armed Forces Full
Honor
funerals
are
conducted
by
the
Department of Defense. All other funerals for
naval personnel are conducted in accordance
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