CCA Military & Institutional Protocols 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which article specifically protects the privileged communication between a chaplain and a service member?
- Article 31
- Article 138
- Military Rule of Evidence 503 (Correct answer)
- Article 92
Correct answer: Military Rule of Evidence 503
Military Rule of Evidence 503 establishes the clergy-penitent privilege protecting confidential communications with chaplains.
Question 2: When establishing a field chapel in a combat zone, what is the minimum security requirement a chaplain assistant must implement?
- Two armed guards at all times
- A defensive perimeter and armed escort for the chaplain at all minimum
- Coordinate with the unit's force protection plan and maintain armed presence (Correct answer)
- File a request for military police support before any services
Correct answer: Coordinate with the unit's force protection plan and maintain armed presence
The chaplain assistant must integrate chapel security into the unit's overall force protection plan and maintain an armed presence.
Question 3: What protocol must a chaplain assistant follow when a soldier discloses suicidal ideation during a visit to the chaplain?
- Maintain confidentiality and document nothing
- Alert the chaplain immediately; the chaplain determines mandatory reporting needs (Correct answer)
- Immediately call 911 without consulting the chaplain
- Report directly to the soldier's first-line leader without chaplain involvement
Correct answer: Alert the chaplain immediately; the chaplain determines mandatory reporting needs
The chaplain assistant alerts the chaplain, who holds the clergy privilege and determines whether mandatory reporting applies.
Question 4: During a change of command ceremony, where does the chaplain's invocation typically fall in the ceremonial order?
- After the reading of orders
- Before the passing of the colors
- As the first official event after the formation is called to order (Correct answer)
- After the outgoing commander's remarks
Correct answer: As the first official event after the formation is called to order
The invocation is traditionally one of the first ceremonial acts, immediately following the formation's formal opening.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the chaplain assistant's role during a Critical Event Debrief (CED)?
- Lead the debrief as the trained mental health professional
- Provide administrative support and help facilitate the chaplain's ministry (Correct answer)
- Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions independently
- Serve as the unit psychologist's assistant
Correct answer: Provide administrative support and help facilitate the chaplain's ministry
The chaplain assistant supports the chaplain during CEDs by managing logistics and facilitating the ministry environment.
Question 6: When managing religious support supplies and equipment, what Army regulation governs the accountability of chapel property?
- AR 710-2 (Correct answer)
- AR 165-1
- DA Pam 710-2-1
- AR 735-5
Correct answer: AR 710-2
AR 710-2 governs supply policy for the Army, which includes accountability of chapel property and religious support items.
Question 7: In a garrison environment, how often is the Unit Ministry Team typically required to provide religious support statistics to higher headquarters?
- Daily via battle rhythm reporting
- Weekly during the battle update brief
- Monthly through the Religious Support Report (Correct answer)
- Quarterly to the installation chaplain
Correct answer: Monthly through the Religious Support Report
UMTs submit monthly Religious Support Reports to document ministry activities and support provided.
CCA Military & Institutional Protocols 3
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which article specifically protects the privileged communication between a chaplain and a service member?