followed concerning the proper utilization of
chapel spaces.
THE CRP ABOARD SHIP
It is expected that personnel who are serving
aboard naval vessels will have religious programs
made available on a regular basis which includes
provision for the sacraments and ordinances of
their particular faith groups. A variety of
arrangements have been made to ensure that naval
personnel are afforded the right to the ministra-
tions of their religion. It is customary to have
Navy chaplains assigned to specific ships to pro-
vide this ministry. The chaplain may also be
transferred to other ships to conduct worship
services when operations permit. Religious Pro-
gram Specialists are assigned to ships with
chaplains to provide support in the areas of
religious programming and administration.
When a ship with only one chaplain is in port,
the chaplain may provide services for personnel
of other faith groups by arranging to have other
chaplains or civilian clergy invited aboard to con-
duct services, or by sponsoring church parties to
locations off the ship. At sea the chaplain may
provide for those of other faith groups primarily
by supervising lay leadership programs.
Special kits containing prayer books, re-
corded sacred music, and other equipment have
been developed to support the Command
Religious Program at sea. The RP needs to be
familiar with the ordering procedures for obtain-
ing any materials that may be necessary to support
the CRP aboard ship. Supply procedures are ex-
plained in Module II (Logistic Support and Finan-
cial Control).
THE CRP WITHIN THE
FLEET MARINE FORCE (FMF)
The Command Religious Program of each
FMF unit is coordinated by the chaplain to meet
the needs of assigned personnel. Chaplains and
male RPs may be assigned to divisions (figure
1-12), regiments (figure 1-13), and battalions
(figure 1-14). At least one chaplain and RP are
normally assigned to accompany a battalion when
it deploys.
Figures 1-15,
1-16, and 1-17 show the
organization of an aircraft wing and two types
of aircraft groups. It should be noted that male
RPs may also be assigned with these organiza-
tions. Religious Program Specialists should
familiarize themselves with the organizational
structure of their assigned FMF unit as soon as
possible after reporting for duty.
CRP JARGON
Jargon is generally defined as language that
is peculiar to a particular trade or profession.
Chaplains and RPs should be cautious when
using jargon associated with the CRP. Much of
the language used in the office of the chaplain may
not be understood by individuals not closely
associated with the CRP. For example, the term
Figure 1-12.—Fleet Marine Force (Division Organization).
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