The military is a multi-sectored organization. It does not hold itself
within the confinements of battle strategies and combat trainings.
Another part of its objective is to extend its network all they way to
other professionals. In fact, the military has what is called as the
professional corps wherein doctors, nurses, lawyers, dentists, and
priests are members. Yes your eyes did not play a trick on you. The
word priest is mentioned.
Well, they are actually called chaplains. The military makes it a
point that its members are well-oriented on the affairs of the church
regardless of what religion they are in. Come with me and take a look
at how the military is refreshed by His presence.
It all starts on the part of the military called military relations.
This program makes sure that military personnel are able to receive
the precious blessing of the Church. It is founded on four very
significant concepts. The first one is that recruits of the military
should have proper Church orientation. Second is that the members of
the military should be supported by Church advocates in whatever place
they are assigned to. Third would be that Church services can be
extended to military personnel whenever they are not fit or unable to
attend such activities and the last is that there is encouragement
chaplaincy in the different brands of the military.
Let me introduce you to the concept of military chaplaincy. As for any
member of the military professional corps, a chaplain is hailed as an
officer commissioned within the military. Chaplaincy is widely known
in the force specifically in that of France and the US. The
endorsement from the religious sector is needed in order to pursue a
career in military chaplaincy. You may ask then, what really is the
task of military chaplains? They are very vital in keeping the troops
together, spiritually that is.
They serve as advisers that enrich the souls and minds. Moreover, they
are the ones responsible for ensuring that there is a smooth flow of
religious concerns within the perimeter of the organization. Chaplains
are present wherever the troops head to. You can find these guys
sweating it out during drills or even in the dangers of the
battlefield.
The most important aspect of the chaplain's duty is keeping the faith
of the men and women in the military intact. They are the morale
boosters especially in times of crisis. Chaplains work with individual
troops and their families. This they accomplish in a certain fashion
that would not discriminate religious beliefs and practices that are
not part of their own while maintaining the integrity of their own
ways.
Military chaplains operate an Ethical Code as prescribed by the
National Ministry under the Military Force. They are expected to hold
marriages and memorial services for family members. They make it a
point that religious beliefs and relations are organized regardless of
what circle you is in. They perform duties and responsibilities
connected in teaching and counselling.
You may even see these dedicated fellows visiting military personnel
and their family during sickness, detention, or even in the crossfire
during war. One bit of information about chaplaincy is that when you
engage in such profession you are allowed to have a family. More so,
their family is part of the healing service they extend to the force.
The military is not always about the wild frenzies and avid shootings.
There is a refreshing part of the military that you should always look
forward to.
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