On December 7, , there were only Regular and Reserve chaplains on duty in the entire Navy and Marine Corps ashore and afloat. The brunt of the first casualties fell upon this tiny percentage of the nearly Regulars and REserves who augmented the corps before the end of the war.
This small cadre furnished the major leadership in the complex administration of the Chaplain Corps during the early period of World War II. The magnitude of this operation can be shown by the comparative strengths of our armed forces before the WW II build-up. The total armed strength of the Navy including the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard on September 30, , was , O V-J day the total strength topped the 4,, mark.
Before the end of hostilities ten were killed in action. To the ranks of the Chaplain Corps went 93 medals and awards ranging from the Medal of Honor to Letters of Commendation with ribbon.
When the war ended the school was closed and new chaplains entering the Navy were trained under senior chaplains at regular duty stations. When it was realized that the number of new padres needed could not be trained adequately under the senior chaplain system, the school was reopened—this time at Newport, Rhode Island.
McFarland, USN. This cooperation and understanding pays off. If a graduate is transferred to a small shore station he might be the only chaplain and serve men of all denominations. He will know what his responsibilities are in guiding men of other faiths. This creed takes on a greater meaning when the Stars and Stripes take second place to the Banner of God that flies above it during Sunday worship. To Navy men and Marines this pennant with a blue cross on a white field stands for freedom of worship.
To the world it says— Religion without Compromise. Lewis, Leatherneck , April , pgs inclusive of text and photos. Enter your email address to follow The Chaplain Kit and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address:. Additionally, according to Title 17, U. Any concern over the potential misuse of any copyrighted material on this site should be addressed to the webmaster. Neither is this website affiliated with the Chaplain Corps or Chaplain Schools of any of the aforementioned branches of the United States military.
Chaplains also assist military personnel and family members in dealing with personal concerns such as faith issues, stress, anxiety, redeployment or reunion issues, moral and ethical values, and social concerns. For many servicemembers, chaplains are the first person they can turn to for help outside their chain of command. In this role, Chaplains help to resolve problems by making appropriate referrals to command channels or social service agencies.
They also assist military personnel in requesting emergency leave, compassionate reassignments, and hardship discharges. Since its founding in , the mission of Children of Fallen Patriots CFP has been to provide college scholarships and When Terri Barnes married into the Air Force 31 years ago, she was joining the "family business. How can a supportive spouse help her transitioning service member find the career advice he needs? If a transition is on your horizon, make it easy on your family, your wallet and your peace of mind with these five steps.
If one is certain that one wishes to become a Marine chaplain, then it is possible to be considered for placement through the Chaplain Candidate Program Officer Program. Otherwise, one typically applies to the Navy chaplain school after graduation. Becoming a Marine chaplain is dependent on successful completion of each of these aspects.
Marine chaplains also need a number of personal qualities in order to be successful. For instance, the ability to remain calm under pressure is absolutely essential to success when deployed.
Comfort when dealing with people from diverse backgrounds is also essential, as Marines of all walks of life will depend on one's ability to provide comfort and guidance. While Marine chaplains are classified as noncombatants and do not carry weapons, there is still the spiritual challenge of working with people who may kill others.
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