COMMAND ORGANIZATION AND THE OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN

Figure 1-13.—Fleet Marine Force (Infantry Regiment Organization). Figure 1-14.—Fleet Marine Force (Infantry Battalion Organization). “Command Religious Program (CRP)” should be used whenever appropriate to emphasize the “Command” nature of the religious program. Also, the term “Chaplain’s Office” should be avoided when referring to an entire chapel corn- plex; the correct term is “Office of the Chaplain.” “Command Chaplain” should be used instead of “Senior Chaplain” when referring to the chaplain who has been designated by the com- manding officer to direct the operation of the office of the chaplain. “Command Chaplain” is a functional title while “Senior Chaplain” refers to a chaplain’s rank in relation to other chaplains. Chaplains of all ranks are addressed by the term “Chaplain” in most instances. Terms of ad- dress which are common within particular faith groups such as “Father,” “Pastor,” or “Rabbi” may be used when appropriate. However, the RP should refer to assigned chaplains by the term “chaplain” regardless of rank since it is common to all faith groups and expresses the identity of the clergy within the military community. ^- COMMAND ORGANIZATION AND THE OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN The Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy Manual (OPNAVINST 3120.32) provides guidance on basic organization for afloat units and shore commands. In order to function effectively as an assistant to command chaplains, it is important for the RP to understand how the Command Religious Program functions within a command’s basic organization. Figure 1-18 shows a typical departmental organization for an aircraft carrier. It should be noted that departments are comprised of various divisions which are or- ganized into watches, sections, or both. It is imperative that RPs familiarize themselves with 1-16