SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1-1. Purpose:    This publication establishes a standard organizational structure for the United States Corp of Chaplains (USCOC) at all levels, including National Headquarters, Divisions, Brigades, Battalions, Companies, and Teams.

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SECTION 2 - NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS ORGANIZATION  

National Headquarters is the command, governing, and regulatory body over all concerns, units, and personnel of the USCOC. It has the responsibility of the day to day supervision of the programs and operation of the USCOC. National Headquarters is organized as follows:

2-1. Board of Directors (BOD): The BOD is the senior command body of the USCOC. All official USCOC Regulations, Decisions, and Authorizations are established and finalized by and under the direction of the BOD. The BOD may have special staff officers directly under its supervision to help with the technical aspects of its operation. The BOD is composed of the following officers:

1. National Commander (Chairman of the Board)
2. Deputy National Commander (Vice Chairman of the Board)
3. Directors

2-2. Chief of Staff (COS): The COS is the direct liaison between the BOD and the personnel and units within the USCOC. The COS supervises the Senior Staff and its activities.

Senior Staff:     The Senior Staff consists of staff officers assigned to National Headquarters to design, develop, implement, and evaluate programs to carry out the mission, operation, and the administrative needs of the USCOC.
 

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SECTION 3 - FIELD UNIT ORGANIZATION

3-1. General:     The units within the United States Corps of Chaplains (USCOC) are organized to minister to those in need, and they center around the Chaplain and support for the Chaplain's ministerial activities. Thus, Chaplains, or Chaplain Assistants, when possible, are assigned as Commanders of the various units within the USCOC. All separated units and/or personnel in an area are assigned to the next highest existing command unit covering their area.  The field units of the USCOC, in ascending size and area of coverage are as follows:

1. Team:     A Team is the smallest USCOC unit and the building block for larger units. A Team may be assigned to a Company, Battalion, Brigade, Division, or National Headquarters. A Team is named as by the locality of where its central command, or meeting point is located (examples: Opelika Team, Auburn Team, etc). Teams may be of a permanent or temporary nature. New units are established as Teams.

2. Company:     A Company is organized to coordinate the activities between Teams when two or more Teams are established in an area. A Company consists of the Company staff and assigned Teams and personnel. Companies are named named using the phonetic alphabet as in Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, etc. in order of establishment as a unit.(examples: Alpha Company, Bravo Company, etc). A Company may be assigned to a Battalion, Brigade, Division, or National Headquarters.

3. Battalion:     Battalions are organized as headquarters to coordinate the activities of two or more Companies (or Teams) within a large section of a state. Battalions consist of the Battalion staff, assigned Companies, and other assigned subordinate units and personnel. Battalions are named by using the nine compass points of the area of coverage within a State (NW, N, NE, W, C, E, SW, S, SE).

   	+---------------+	NW = Northwest 
   	| NW |  N  | NE |	N  = North
   	|    |     |    |	NE = Northeast
   	+----+-----+----+	W  = West
   	| W  |  C  |  E |	C  = Central
   	|    |     |    |	E  = East
   	+----+-----+----+	SW = Southwest
   	| SW |  S  | SE |	S  = South
   	|    |     |    |	SE = Southeast
   	+----+-----+----+
   

4. Brigades:     Brigades are organized as the state level headquarters to coordinate the activities of Battalions and other subordinate units within the state. A Brigade consists of the Brigade staff, the assigned Battalions, and other assigned subordinate units and personnel within the state. Brigades are named by the state name which they serve.

5. Division:     Divisions are organized as regional headquarters to coordinate the activities of several state Brigades. A Division consists of the Division staff, the assigned Brigades, and other assigned subordinate units and personnel within the region. Divisions are numbered as 1st Division, 2nd Division, etc.

3-2. Division, Brigade, and Battalion: The internal organization and structure of Divisions, Brigades, and Battalions are shown in Figure 2.

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SECTION 4 - UNIT POSITION ASSIGNMENTS AND RANK

This section describes the basic types of position assignments in the various USCOC units of the USCOC along with the maximum rank, or a rank span, for each position type. Where there is a maximum rank stated for a position, the position may be filled by a lower rank when necessary. (For more information about membership, appointments, and rank, see USCOC-105: Membership, Appointments, and Promotions) 

1. Team:
   • Team Leader (max rank of CPT)
   • Assistant Team Leader (max rank of 1LT)
   • Team Staff Officers (max rank of 2LT)
   • Other assigned personnel
2. Company:
   • Company Commander (max rank of MAJ)
   • Company Executive Officer (max rank of CPT)
   • Company Staff Officers (max rank of 1LT)
   • Other assigned personnel
3. Battalion:   
   • Battalion Commander (max rank of COL)
   • Battalion Executive Officer (max rank of LTC)
   • Battalion Staff Officers (max rank of MAJ)
   • One or more Companies
4. Brigade:   
   • Brigade Commander (max rank of BG)
   • Brigade Executive Officer (max rank of COL)
   • Brigade Staff Officers (max rank of LTC)
   • All subordinate units in the State
5. Division:   
   • Division Commander (max rank of MG)
   • Division Executive Officer (max rank of BG)
   • Division Staff Officers (max rank of COL)
   • All Brigades assigned to it
6. National Headquarters:   
   • Board of Directors
     • National Commander (max rank of GEN)
     • Deputy National Commander (max rank of GEN)
     • Directors (max rank of LTG)
   • Chief of Staff (max rank of MG)
   • Senior Staff Officers (max rank of BG)

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SECTION 5 - UNIT JOB DESCRIPTIONS
(See Figure 2 above)

Commanders will tailor assignments of duties and responsibilities to the available number of members. If the number of members permits, every member will assigned a separate duty. If the number of members does not permit the assignment of a separate duty to each member, more than one duty will be assigned in addition to the primary duty of members as required.

5-1. Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants:     All USCOC Chaplains are Officers but not all Officers are Chaplains. In addition to the duties of a Chaplain, a Chaplain may fill and of the job positions listed below and may have Chaplain Assistants assigned to them to help with religious support and functions. A Chaplain Assistant also performs the duties of an aide to the Chaplain.

5-2. Unit Command Officers:

1. Commander: Responsible for all the activities of the unit and for the ability of the unit to perform its missions. Develops new units within the assigned area of responsibility and acts to assure the growth and effectiveness of personnel and existing units assigned to the command. In Teams, the Commander functions are performed by the Team Leader.
   
2. Executive Officer: The second in command of the unit and assumes command of the unit in the absence of the Commander. Works directly with the commander to assure that the command responsibilities are carried out. In Teams, the Executive Officer functions are performed by the Assistant Team Leader.

5-3. Coordinating Staff Officers:     Separate positions for each job may not be needed in every unit as officers may perform more than one job in addition to their primary job assignment.

1. S1 - Personnel and Administrative Officer: Receives and processes applications for membership and personnel actions. Establishes and maintains personnel records for each member. Implements, manages and directs administrative services activities, including policies, procedures, and correspondence.
2. S2 - Information and Security Officer: Establishes guidance on safety procedures and training to ensure that the unit and personnel operate safely in all conditions. Identifies hazardous conditions and situations that the unit may be involved with and, when necessary, stops operations until unsafe conditions are corrected. Provides security for group resources and at disaster response sites, if necessary.
3. S3 - Operations and Training Officer: Manages and directs all operation activities. Develops and implements all directives and programs. Develop necessary operations policies and procedures to ensure mission accomplishment and to provide adequate guidance to subordinate personnel and units. Plans, organizes, sets up, and carries out training for the unit, and keeps related records. Develops training programs for the unit.
4. S4 - Logistics Officer: Identifies service and support requirements for the unit. Coordinates provision of services and supplies. Acquires, protects, and distributes necessary materials and supplies to unit members. Secures and provides transportation for unit members, as necessary.
5. S5 - Public Affairs and Recruiting Officer: Advises and assists the commander on all media relations, internal information and community relations matters. Gather information from all available sources of interest and help to the unit. Coordinate participation of unit members in community activities. Coordinate with other organizations and agencies as required. Coordinate with other organizations and agencies as required. Conducts recruiting activities.
6. S6 - Communications Officer: Sets up and maintains communications and communication procedures for the unit. Conducts training in communications procedures for the unit.

5-4. Special Staff Officers:

1. Senior Chaplain: Provides spiritual leadership and counseling for other Chaplains and members in the unit. Plans, develops, and implements specific ministry programs and missions for ministry teams
2. Medical Officer: Provides first aid and other medical assistance as possible to unit members and others.
3. Legal Officer: Advises the Commander and staff on liability exposures and risks associated with unit administration, training, and operations.
4. Finance Officer: Receives, and accounts for all funds received and distributed. Identifies local sources for funding and prepares funding and grant requests.

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