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Block 1 Chaplains Course
Chaplains Assistant Flashcards
54
Religious Studies
Not Applicable
01/10/2017

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Where can the Air Force Chaplains Corps mission be found?
Definition
In AFPD 52-1
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What is the Air Force Chaplains Corps mission?
Definition
To provide spiritual care and the opportunity for for authorized personnel to exercise their religion.
Term
The Air Force Chaplains Corps exist soley on which Amendment?
Definition
The First, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
Term
Name the Chaplains Corps core capabilities and define what each means.
Definition

1. spiritual care - Meeting the diverse needs of Airman and their families.

 

2. Advising AF leadership - Inform AF leaders on matters relating to spiritual, ethical, moral, and morale concerns.

Term
What are the Chaplains Corps core processes?
Definition

1. Conduct religious observances.

2. provide pastoral care.

3. Offers advice to leadership on matters relating to spiritual, ethical, moral or morale concerns.

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What are the AF Chaplains Corp core values?
Definition

1. Glorify God

2. Serving Airman

3. Pursuing Excellence

Term
How many strategic priorities are there?
Definition
Five.
Term
What are the Strategic Priorites?
Definition

1. Sharpen our focus on warrior care.

2.Strengthen our advisment to leadership.

3. Resource the Chaplains Corps with requirements-based advocacy.

4. Maximize our strategic communication.

5. Enhance our care for chaplain Corps caregivers.

Term
What does the Chief of Chaplains provide?
Definition
Strategic oversight of corporate perpective to the total Chaplains Corps professional development program. Develope guidance for the professional development of chaplains.
Term
What are the Deputy Cheif of Chaplains primary responsibilities?
Definition
He chairs the Chaplains Corps Education Oversight Board (CCEOB) and development Team (DT). Publsihes DT meeting minutes through the AF portal.
Term
What does the Career Field Manager do?
Definition
Provides central oversight for career field education and training in coordination with AETC/HC, Air University and AF Institute of Technology.
Term
Name HQ USAF/HC staff main duty.
Definition
Provide support to the Chief of Chaplains and advice on issues impacting the AF and the Chaplains Corps.
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What does the Functional Advisory Council do?
Definition
Serves as principal advisory body to the Chief of Chaplains and a venue for communication to all lower level echelons.
Term
MAJCOM Field Operating Agency and Direct Reporting Unit Chaplains do what?
Definition
in consultation with their staffs they implment Chaplains Corps policies and provide oversight of personnel within their commands.
Term
What is the Chaplains Corps Readiness Working Group?
Definition
A consultative body in support of the Chie of Chaplains and ensures effective communication on readiness issues thorughout the AF Chaplains Corps.
Term
What does the Development Team do?
Definition
Executes the guidance of the Chief of Chaplains. Also recommends developmental vectors for all Lt through Lt Col chaplains.
Term
Who comprises the Development Team?
Definition

1. Career Field Manager

2. Cheif of Plans and Programs

3. MAJCOM Command Chaplains

4. Chief Chaplain Force Development Branch

5. Others determined by the Chief of Chaplains

Term
What are the Chaplains Corps Education Oversight Board responsibilities?
Definition
Advises the Chief of Chaplains on chaplains educational requirements to meet operational needs.
Term
Who determines CCEOB membership?
Definition
The Chief of Chaplains.
Term
Who is the Vice-Chair of the CCEOB?
Definition
The AETC/HC.
Term
What are a chaplains primary duties?
Definition
They implement a comprehensive religious program plan in order to provide targeted religious observances, pastoral care and leadership advice.
Term
What do Chaplain Assistants do?
Definition
They build a culture of spiritual care for AF members, their families and other authorized personnel.
Term
Who recruits, trains, and organizes volunteers?
Definition
Chaplain Assistants.
Term
Who recieves specialized training in crisis intervention, suicide-interention skills, and Tramatic Stress Response.
Definition
Chaplains Assistants.
Term
Which regulation governs position descriptions?
Definition
AFI 36-2101 Classifying Military Personnel.
Term
How often should position descriptions be reviewed and updated?
Definition
Annually.
Term
What does CTOF stand for?
Definition
Church Tithes and Offerings Funds.
Term
What are the 5 Core Capabilities of Chaplain Assistants?
Definition

1. Religious Program Managment

2. Pastoral Care Support

3. Chaplains Corps Readiness and Contingency Operations

4. Chaplains Corps Resource Managment

5. Chapel Administration 

Term
Name the three aspects of Religious Program Management?
Definition

1. Religious Observances

2. Resources

3. Administration

Term
What training is mandatory for award of the 5R0X1 AFSC?
Definition

5R031 - Completion of a Chaplains Assistant Apprentice Course.

 

5R051 - Completion of tasks and knowledge training provided in CDC 5R051, all core tasks requirements identified in STS (PART II, Section A of the CFETP).

Term
What is the Chaplains related DoD Occupational Group?
Definition
250700.
Term
What are a Chaplains Duties and Responsibilities?
Definition
They develope peacetime and wartime plans and policies relative to organization and managment of chaplains activities such as manpower. RST's, and chaplain funds.
Term
What are the requirements to be a AF Chaplain?
Definition
Knowledge of AF war Plans, objectives, principles and methods.
Term
What are the education requirements to be a AF Chaplain?
Definition

Completion of 120 hours of Undergraduate credit meeting the requirements of DoD directive 1304.19

 

Master of Divinity; or 3 years of equivalent resident graduate study.

Term
What course is required to be awarded the 52R3 AFSC?
Definition
Completion of the Chaplains Orientation Course.
Term
What is the primary ministry delivery tool for the Chaplains Corps?
Definition
The Religious Support Team (RST).
Term
What is an RST comprised of?
Definition
At least one Chaplain and Chaplains Assistant.
Term
Who ensures members of their staff are prepared to perform as an RST?
Definition
Wing Chaplain/NCOIC.
Term
What is the Chaplains Assistants primary duty weapon?
Definition
The M9.
Term
Who is the central manager for all wing-level religious program support functions?
Definition
The Superntendent/NCOIC of Chapel Operations.
Term
Who supervises all assigned Chaplains Assistants?
Definition
The NCOIC of Chapel Operations.
Term
Who is in the best position to guide subordinate Chaplain Assistants along their career path?
Definition
The NCOIC of Chapel Operations.
Term
What principles do the Superintendent/NCOIC use to execute religious support functions?
Definition
Centralized managment and decentralized execution.
Term
What type of supervision does the NCOIC of Chapel Operations administer?
Definition
Operational
Term
What rank must the Chaplain Assitant Air Force Career Field Manager hold?
Definition
CMSgt
Term
What is the training document that identifies life-cycle education and training requirements?
Definition
The CFETP.
Term
What is Religion?
Definition
The service and worship of God or the supernatural; a commitment or devotion the religious faith or observance.
Term
What is the definition of a major faith group?
Definition
Religious belief systems that have become recongnized as having independent status from any other religion, but may have many other sects or denominations.
Term
What is a denomination?
Definition
A large group united under a common faith and name and organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy.
Term
What does Ecumenical mean?
Definition
General, universal, worldwide; pertaining to the christian church  in a worlwide sense.
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What does interfaith refer to?
Definition
Interaction between persons belonging to different religions.
Term
What does Ecclesiastical mean?
Definition
The "assembly" or the "church"
Term
What are sacramentals?
Definition
Objects, prayers, and rites that when used properly have special meaning.
Term
What three major branches comprises Christianity?
Definition
Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism.
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