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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). 1-15