CCA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. When a chaplain assistant accompanies a chaplain to a correctional facility (military confinement), what credential must they typically present? → Coordinated access authorization from the facility commander
2. Which Field Manual (FM) serves as the primary doctrinal reference for Religious Support in Army operations? → FM 1-05 (Religious Support)
3. When providing pastoral care to a soldier of a faith tradition the chaplain assistant is unfamiliar with, the BEST approach is to: → Listen respectfully and coordinate with the chaplain for faith-specific resources
4. What is the Chaplain Assistant's (MOS 56M) primary role within the UMT? → Provide operational, administrative, and security support to the chaplain
5. What is the primary mission of the Unit Ministry Team (UMT)? → Provide religious support and ensure free exercise of religion for all Soldiers
6. When distributing religious literature during a deployment, the CCA must ensure that: → Literature from all requested faith traditions is made available equally
7. Which Army regulation serves as the primary governing document for the Army Chaplain Corps and religious support operations? → AR 165-1
8. Which term describes a person who does not identify with any religious tradition but may hold personal spiritual or philosophical beliefs? → None/No Religious Preference
9. According to Army doctrine, which regulation governs the Army Chaplain Corps and religious support? → AR 165-1
10. What type of support does a UMT provide during a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) event? → Religious support, pastoral counseling, and referrals for at-risk Soldiers
11. The CCA's role during a mass casualty event includes: → Supporting the chaplain in providing spiritual care to survivors, responders, and families
12. After responding to a Soldier's suicide attempt, which step should the chaplain assistant take FIRST upon returning to the unit area? → Conduct a personal self-care and after-action review with the chaplain
13. What tool is commonly used to organize religious events? → Digital calendar
14. When a Soldier discloses active suicidal ideation to a chaplain assistant, what is the FIRST action the CCA should take? → Stay with the Soldier and ensure their safety
15. The Dignified Transfer of Remains at Dover Air Force Base is significant because it: → Is the formal, solemn reception of fallen service members returning from overseas
16. Which of the following best describes the Chaplain Assistant's role during a worship service? → Providing security, logistics, and administrative support
17. The phrase 'nurture the living, care for the wounded, honor the fallen' is associated with which Army mission? → Chaplain Corps religious support mission
18. What protocol must a chaplain assistant follow when a soldier discloses suicidal ideation during a visit to the chaplain? → Alert the chaplain immediately; the chaplain determines mandatory reporting needs
19. When providing care to a soldier who is angry about an unjust situation, the chaplain assistant should AVOID: → Minimizing the situation by saying 'it could be worse'
20. During a deployment, the chaplain assistant is responsible for maintaining what type of record to document all ministry activities? → The Unit Ministry Team Journal
21. Which field manual is the primary doctrinal reference for Religious Support in Army operations? → FM 1-05
22. What is the significance of METL (Mission Essential Task List) for a chaplain assistant's role? → It defines the specific tasks the RST must be trained and ready to perform
23. Which of the following is part of institutional protocol? → Wearing proper uniform during duty
24. When conducting a wellness check on a Soldier referred for behavioral health concerns, the CCA should FIRST: → Coordinate with the chaplain before making contact
25. Which document serves as the primary planning tool for religious support at the brigade level? → RSOP (Religious Support Operations Plan)
26. Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide in military personnel? → Unit cohesion and peer support
27. The principle of 'non-proselytization' as it applies to military chaplaincy means: → Chaplains and CCAs must not coerce or pressure Soldiers to change their religious beliefs
28. A soldier from a non-theistic background seeks support from a chaplain assistant. The chaplain assistant should: → Provide the same compassionate, non-judgmental care offered to all soldiers
29. Which statement BEST describes the chaplain assistant's role during a Critical Event Debrief (CED)? → Provide logistical and administrative support to the chaplain
30. A Soldier presenting with hypervigilance, nightmares, and emotional numbness weeks after a combat event may be exhibiting symptoms of: → Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)