the  RP  may  deploy  with  Mobile  Construction Battalions   (SEABEES)   throughout   the   world. Finally,  the  RP  may  serve  with  Marine  Corps units  both  in  the  continental  United  States  and at  overseas  locations. NOTE:  Each  RP  assigned  to  a  Fleet  Marine Force Unit is required to attend a 5-week Marine Infantry Training Course in order to acquire the fundamental   military   and   combat   skills necessary to   effectively   protect   the   Navy chaplain  and  to  effectively  operate  in  a  combat environment. THE  CRP  AT  SHORE  COMMANDS The   Navy   Department   makes   a   continual effort  to  provide  its  personnel  with  the  same opportunities   for   practicing   their   religious beliefs  as  civilians  enjoy  in  their  communities. Many factors affect the extent to which this can be  accomplished.  Budget  allocations,  along  with the   size,   location,   and   nature   of   the   naval activity are some of these important factors. The following  sections  will  provide  a  general  over- view  of  the  Command  Religious  Program  at shore  commands. CHAPEL  FACILITIES Practically  all  shore  installations  have  at  least one fully equipped chapel facility for use by the various   religious   groups   or   categories represented   by   command   personnel.   Services may   be   conducted   in   the   station   theatre, auditorium,  or  some  other  convenient  location when chapel facilities are not available. Military chapels  will  be  discussed  in  another  section  of this chapter. DIVINE SERVICES Larger  shore  installations  provide  a  full schedule of services on Sundays, Sabbaths, holy days, and weekdays. This enables command per- sonnel  to  attend  the  services  of  their  choice. These   larger   installations   normally   have   a minimum  of  two  chaplains  assigned.  Chaplains conduct public worship according to the manner and form of their own particular faith group and may wear the vestments of that liturgical tradi- tion as appropriate. Personnel are encouraged to attend services in communities near the installa- tion  when  their  particular  faith  group  is  not represented   aboard   the   command;   or,   the commanding   officer   may   invite   a   civilian clergyperson  to  conduct  services  on  the  station to meet the needs of these individuals. CHORAL  ACTIVITIES Choral  groups  composed  of  service  person- nel and their dependents often provide music for religious   services   and   other   programs   on   the station.  These  groups  may  be  invited  to  partici- pate in community programs and may appear on television  or  be  heard  on  special  radio  broad- casts. SPECIAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES Chaplains   provide   various   religious ministries   to   command   personnel   and   their dependents   in   addition   to   conducting   regular worship   services.   Examples   of   several   special ministries  which  are  provided  by  chaplains  are shown  below: Baptisms Weddings Communion Services Ministry  to  the  Sick Ministry  to  the  Dying Funeral Services The  Religious  Program  Specialist  supports command   chaplains   primarily   through   the scheduling  of  special  services  and  by  ensuring that each service is properly rigged. RELIGIOUS  EDUCATION Religious   education   programs   for   military personnel  and  their  dependents  have  tradition- ally   been   provided   at   commands   whenever   a substantial dependent population existed. Unity 1-15