UNITED STATES CORPS OF CHAPLAINS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
CLANTON, AL 35046
USCOC
PAMPHLET 101-A
BASIC ORIENTATION COURSE
05 JANUARY 2005
The following course is designed to give a new member of the United States Corps of Chaplains (USCOC) a basic understanding
operation and structure of the USCOC. This course must be completed
satisfactorily within two weeks of initial membership The completed answers should be submitted
to the member's commander or unit training officer, or to National Headquarters
by completing and submitting this online form.
Is it a requirement for membership that a person possess the desire, willingness,
and capability to promote the objectives, purposes, and missions of the USCOC?
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
Maybe
What is the minimum age for membership?
12
16
18
21
Must a member be a citizen of the United States?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
What are some of the things that would be a basis for rejection of membership?
Conviction of a felony by any court of record whether federal, state, or military
A pattern of arrests and/or convictions including but not limited to sex offenses, child abuse, DUIs, dishonesty and violence.
Discharge from the armed services under other than honorable conditions.
Any of the above
Are members required to take an oath of membership?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
Does the USCOC have a command and rank structure?
Maybe
Yes
No
Only in certain cases
Although the USCOC is a Christian organization, why is a rank system used instead of conventional church titles?
Because we are so closely associated with the military and made up of primarily non-veterans
Only so we can look good
Because we are part of the military
Because we are so closely associated with the military and made up of primarily former military personnel
By whom are assignments to duties, position, rank, and promotions usually made?
By the applicable unit commander with the approval of the next higher commander
By National Headquarters in all cases
It is the choice of the member as to which rank they will have
Only by the applicable unit commander
Who makes General Officer assignments?
The applicable unit commander with the approval of the next higher commander
The applicable unit commander
The National Headquarters Board of Directors
The Chief of Personnel
What is the initial rank assigned to all new enlisted members unless
exceptionally qualified for higher appointment?
Sergeant
Private
2nd Lieutenant
Captain
Is there an insignia for that rank?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
What are the four categories of rank in the USCOC?
When was the first American chaplaincy associated with the military was
officially created?
1775
1776
1900
2001
Who requested the establishment of the first American military chaplaincy?
The Continental Congress
General George Washington
President George Washington
General Robert E. Lee
What do Chaplains provided to our nation's military and civilian communities?
Governmental support
Civilian support
Religious support
Humanitarian support
What are the six values forming the standard of moral and ethical behavior for
the Chaplaincy?
Spirituality, Accountability, Compulsion, Religious Leadership, Excellence, Diversity
Spirituality, Accountability, Compassion, Religious Leadership, Excellence, Exclusivism
Spirituality, Accessibility, Compassion, Religious Leadership, Excellence, Diversity
Spirituality, Accountability, Compassion, Religious Leadership, Excellence, Diversity
What does the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantee every
American?
The right to the free exercise of religion
The right to the controlled exercise of religion
The right to the governments exercise of religion
The right to the free execution of religion
Are USCOC Chaplains Clergy in their respective faith group or denomination?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
Do Chaplains proselytize from other religious bodies?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
Chaplaincy is a ministry of what?
Control
Exclusivism
Presence
Enforcement of certain beliefs
What is the function of a Chaplain?
To "represent God" to the people they serve
To "represent the people" to the God they serve
To "represent government" to the people they serve
To "represent government" to the God they serve
Do Chaplains forsake their own religious traditions when conducting ministry or
services of worship which include persons of other than their own religious
body?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
What do Chaplains draw upon when conducting ministry or services of worship
which include persons of other than their own religious body?
The beliefs, principles, and practices which they have that are different
The beliefs, principles, and practices which are wrong
The beliefs, principles, and practices which they have in common
The beliefs, principles, and practices which the
government tells them to promote
Under what circumstances may a Chaplain evangelize those whom they serve?
When they are of a different faith
When they are non affiliated with a religious body
When they are of the same faith
When they are of a different religious body
Who directly assists the Chaplain in providing and/or performing religious
support?
The government
A Transportation Specialist
A Medical Assistant
A Chaplain Assistant
Does religious support include Religious Services, Rites, Sacraments, Ordinances, Pastoral Care,
Religious Education, Family Life Ministry, Institutional Ministry, Management and Administration?
Maybe
Never
Yes
No
Are there always enough Chaplains to provide needed service?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
Why was the United States Corps of Chaplains (USCOC) formed?
To help remedy the need for civilians
Just to have something for civilians to belong to
To satisfy the governments requirements
To help remedy the need for Chaplains
To whom does the USCOC provide religious support?
To active Military, Veteran's, their Families, and the Civilian
Community.
To active Militants, Veteran's, their Families, and the Civilian
Community.
To Veterans only.
To Civilians only
Is the USCOC a military or civilian organization?
Both
Civilian
Military
None of the above
What is the proper title for a Chaplain who has been commissioned to the rank of
Captain in the USCOC?
Captain
Sir Chaplain
Chaplain
Sir
Why should Chaplains develop Ministry Teams?
To satisfy the governments demands
To specifically assist them in the performance of civilian control
To prevent interference from outsiders in the performance ministry and religious support
To specifically assist them in the performance ministry and religious support
Of what is a Ministry Team composed?
A Chaplain and Spouse
A Chaplain, and/or Chaplain Assistant(s), and other support personnel
A Chaplain, Spouse, and Children
A Chaplain, and/or Chaplain Assistant(s), and other non-support personnel
In a USCOC unit, are Ministry Teams ever combined with other types of support
teams?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
Why are disaster relief support operations conducted?
To relieve suffering and help civil authorities prepare for, or respond to,
crises
To relieve civil authorities and help prepare for suffering
To relieve suffering and help military authorities prepare for, or respond to,
crises
To relieve suffering and help civil authorities prepare for, or respond to, the need for control
Do USCOC units ever interface with other civilian disaster relief organizations?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
What is the most common system used by other organizations during a disaster?
UCS
DOC
DOD
ICS
Why should USCOC personnel be familiar with the structure of this system?
So as to be able to be the same as those organizations
So as to be confused with those organizations
So as to be able to properly control those organizations
So as to be able to properly interface with those organizations
What is the goal of a USCOC Ministry Team in a disaster?
The comprehensive delivery of personal, timely, and effective religious support
to all victims and relief workers when a crisis, disaster, or emergency occurs
The personal delivery of comprehensive, timely, and effective religious support
to all victims and relief workers when a crisis, disaster, or emergency occurs
The personal delivery of comprehensive, timely, and effective humanitarian support
to all victims and relief workers when a crisis, disaster, or emergency occurs
None of the above
Can all the spiritual needs of every person be met by a Ministry Team during a
disaster?
Maybe
Only in certain cases
Yes
No
What can quality effective religious support provide during a disaster?
Hope and courage to only USCOC members who are facing the stress of a
disaster
Hope and courage to individuals and families who are not stressed by a
disaster
Hope and medical attention to individuals and families who are facing the stress of a
disaster
Hope and courage to individuals and families who are facing the stress of a
disaster