CCA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which Field Manual (FM) serves as the primary doctrinal reference for Religious Support in Army operations? → FM 1-05 (Religious Support)
2. What is the Chaplain Assistant's (MOS 56M) primary role within the UMT? → Provide operational, administrative, and security support to the chaplain
3. What is the primary mission of the Unit Ministry Team (UMT)? → Provide religious support and ensure free exercise of religion for all Soldiers
4. When distributing religious literature during a deployment, the CCA must ensure that: → Literature from all requested faith traditions is made available equally
5. 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
6. 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
7. The CCA's role during a mass casualty event includes: → Supporting the chaplain in providing spiritual care to survivors, responders, and families
8. 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
9. What tool is commonly used to organize religious events? → Digital calendar
10. 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
11. 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
12. Which of the following is part of institutional protocol? → Wearing proper uniform during duty
13. When conducting a wellness check on a Soldier referred for behavioral health concerns, the CCA should FIRST: → Coordinate with the chaplain before making contact
14. Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide in military personnel? → Unit cohesion and peer support
15. 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
16. Which statement BEST describes the chaplain assistant's role during a Critical Event Debrief (CED)? → Provide logistical and administrative support to the chaplain
17. A Soldier presenting with hypervigilance, nightmares, and emotional numbness weeks after a combat event may be exhibiting symptoms of: → Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
18. When a chaplain assistant disagrees with an order from their chain of command (non-chaplain), they should FIRST: → Consult the chaplain to determine if the order conflicts with ministry duties
19. Which factor is most likely to INCREASE a Soldier's risk for substance abuse following deployment? → Untreated PTSD and social isolation
20. What does a sacred space provide in a chaplaincy environment? → A respectful area for spiritual use
21. A chaplain assistant observing a fellow Soldier giving away personal possessions should recognize this as which type of warning sign? → Behavioral warning sign
22. A Muslim Soldier requests time to perform Friday Jumu'ah prayer. Under Army accommodation policy, the unit should: → Accommodate the request when the mission allows
23. Which mnemonic is commonly used by military chaplain assistants to assess suicide risk? → IS PATH WARM
24. A chaplain assistant supporting a memorial service for a Soldier of the Islamic faith should be aware that Islamic tradition requires: → Prompt burial, typically within 24 hours of death when possible, facing Mecca
25. A chaplain assistant's ability to provide a stigma-free environment for Soldiers seeking help is BEST achieved by: → Offering confidential, judgment-free pastoral listening and referral
26. In a brigade combat team (BCT), how is the UMT positioned within the staff structure? → As a special staff element reporting directly to the commander
27. What is 'resilience' in the context of the Army's Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (CSF2) program? → The capacity to recover, adapt, and grow stronger after adversity or stress
28. On what matters does the UMT chaplain serve as the commander's staff advisor? → Religion, morals, morale, and the free exercise of religion
29. During a Casualty Notification visit, the chaplain's PRIMARY role is to: → Provide immediate spiritual and emotional support to the family after notification
30. Which response is most appropriate when someone expresses grief? → Simply being present and listening