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Battalion UMT Battle Drills Index Overview Administrative

BD # • Religious Support Plan

BD 1 • Religious Support Matrix

BD 2 • Catholic Representatives

BD 3 • Conscientious Objection

BD 4 • Communications

BD 5 • Religious Accommodation

BD 6 • Chaplain Assistant Duties

BD 7 • Chaplain Assistant Reports & Records

BD 8 Tactical

BD # • Contacting UMT

BD 9 • Orders Process

BD 10• Tactical Movement

BD 11• Preparing for Convoy

BD 12• React to Contact in Convoy

BD 13• Risk Assessment Diagram

BD 14• MEDEVAC

BD 15 Ministry

BD # • Red Cross messages

BD 16• Chaplain Notification Criteria BD 17• Traumatic Event Management BD 18 - One on One (SAFERR)

BD 19 - Traumatic Risk Management

BD 20 - Crisis Management Briefing BD 21 - Group Grief Intervention

BD 22

• Ministry to Attempted Suicide BD 23• Base Attacked or Incoming Wounded

BD 24 - Battle Aid Station Operations

BD 25 • UMT Casualty Care

BD 26 - Ministry to Wounded Soldiers

BD 27 - Ministry to Dying Soldiers BD 28 - Death of a Soldier or DoD Civilian

BD 29 • General UMT Guidelines for MASCAL

BD 30 - Christian Prayer Card (Protestant & Catholic)

BD 31 - Eastern Orthodox Prayer Card

BD 32 - Jewish Prayer Card

BD 33 - Muslim Prayer Card

BD 34• Next of Kin Notification Checklist

BD 35 • Memorial Ceremony

BD 36 - Troop to Task

BD 37 - UMT Role

BD 38 - Program

BD 39 - Speeches

BD 40 - Arrangement of Stage

BD 41 - Memorial Display

BD 42 • Memorial Services

BD 43 - Sample Memorial Service

BD 44

Overview What we have here is something like a stack of Battle Drill cards tailored for a battalion level Unit Ministry Team. – Use these as a basis for your Battle Drills and taylor them to your unit’s TACSOP and/or GARSOP. – Each card outlines basic steps to take during certain contingencies. – Blue call-out boxes give additional information about a particular step.

E9–O6

E1–O2Less Latitude

Greater Latitude

Implied Tasks

Specified Tasks

Tasking and Responsibility: Capabilities vs. PositionSkill Set

Skill Set

Religious Support Plan: BD 1

Conduct Mission Analysis

Generate Religious Support Staff Estimate

Generate Commander’s Religious Support Plan (RSP)

•By Operation•By Phase•Annual

Generate Religious Support Annexes/Matrices, BD 2, for OPORDs

Generate Religious Support TACSOPs

Generate ReligiousSupport Programs

Publish RSP to Units

Plan Elements (by operation, phase) •Scheduled Services •Coverage •Pastoral Care •Moral Leadership Training •UMT Training •Contingencies•Communication

REF: AR 165-1, JP 1-05, FM 1-05 TIME ZONE: DTG:

TASK ORGANIZATIONUMT COVERAGE

HQ CO CO CO CO CO CO

1. SITUATION: 1a. ENEMY SITUATION: Annex B (Intelligence) 1b. FRIENDLY SITUATION: Basic Order

2. MISSION: UMT will provide comprehensive Religious Support during all phases of Operation

3. EXECUTION:

3a. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Phase I: Title of Phase Phase II: Title of Phase Phase III: Title of Phases Phase IV: Title of Phase

Location

Units

Time Frame

UMT: Priority of Effort 1.Care for wounded/dying 2.Pastoral care3.Worship services4.Counseling to soldiers5.Morale visits with soldiers 6.Moral Leadership Training 7.Traumatic Event Management 8.Support of additional personnel

Priority of Support Soldiers • Expectant • Immediate • Delayed • Minimal

3b. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS (1) BN UMT will provide comprehensive support to all assigned/attached units (2) BN UMT will provide a SITREP to BDE UMT after any SIGACT involving personnel (3) BN UMT will move to BN Aid Station during casualty evacuations to patrol base/FLAT (4) BN UMT will move to MASCAL site in transportation provided by XXXXXXX (5) All transportation of the BN UMT in unsecured areas will be provided by XXXXXX (6) ASAP after return from mission, BN UMT will coordinate critical event debriefings as needed (7) BN UMT will offer critical event defusings and grief counseling at the base as needed

4. SERVICE SUPPORT (1) Report BN UMT Casualties through S1 and BDE UMT (2) Logistical support will be through normal unit channels (3) When outside the base, XXXXX will supply he BN UMT 2 pax for additional security of the chaplain.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

5a. COMMAND (1) UMT will locate XXXXX(2) UMT will submit reports to BDE UMT according to BDE TACSOP (3) UMT will keep TOC informed of its location

5b. SIGNAL (1) Primary communication will be by XXXXXXX (2) Messages may be left with S1 shop (3) Local contact of BN UMT on Motorola freq XX.XCH Calvert: “Warhammer 10” SPC Williams: “Warhammer 10N”

5c. SAFETY BN UMT will perform Risk Assessment at least daily and before leaving the base

Religious Support Matrix: BD 2

Catholic Representatives (CR): BD 3

Senior priest on installation trains CRs

Unit is responsible for Catholic lay-led service supplies

Depending on METT-TC, installation priest designates when a CR may conduct a Lay led Worship Service (not a Mass)

Catholic chaplain coordinates with battalion chaplain for time and location of Mass

Military Diocese Bishop does not allow the use of lay representatives to give Eucharist. Lay led services (without Eucharist) may be used when a priest is unable to get to a location each week.

Have soldier fill out DA Form 3881, “Rights Warning Procedure”

Conscientious Objection: BD 4Soldier and commander fill out DA Form 4187

Advised by commander Of Privacy Act, Section 3103, Title 38

Reassignment orders are cancelled

Soldier assigned to company duties the cause minimal impact on beliefs

Chaplain prepares memorandum describing genuineness of belief

Mental evaluation by psychiatrist or medical doctor

Case to Court-Martial Convening Authority

Court-Martial Convening Authority appoints investigation officer

Soldier prepares Statement of Understanding

SJA reviews packet

JAG interviews soldier

AR 600-43 Conscientious Objection,

21 August 2006

Communications: BD 5

Confidential Communication

Privileged Communication

Sensitive Information

Basically, be slow to speak and quick to listen. Keep the confidences that people bestow unto you. If you really need assistance, talk in general terms to a more senior chaplain or a behavioral health specialist at

your FOB to receive guidance for difficult situations.

Chaplain Assistants need to understand the serious nature of keeping tight-lipped regards such communication. It can be helpful for several senior NCO’s to mentor the 56M regarding this important role

with a younger chaplain assistant.

Army Chief of Chaplains Policy Memorandum “Confidential Communications between Unit Ministry Team Members and Military Constituents” 25 September 2007

Navy SECNAVYINST 1730.9 (Confidential Communications to Chaplains)

Air Force AFI 152-101 (Chaplain: Planning and Organizing)

Religious Accommodation: BD 6Request for accommodation written, submitted to commander Commander must respond in writing within 10 days

Claims examined according to regulations: Medical, Dietary: AR 600-20, DODI 1300.17

Appearance: AR 670-1Worship: AR 165-1, DODI 1300.17

Approval in writing Disapproval in writing

Commander must begin

implementation of accommodation or

change in duty status

Appeal through chain of command, to include MACOM, Deputy Chief of Staff (Washington),

reconsideration by commander

Request Reassignment, Reclassification,

Separation

Chaplain interview (basis and sincerity of claim)

Approval, in writing Disapproval, in writing

Soldier may seek redress under Article 138, UCMJ, or petition the ABCMR for correction of appropriate records

Legal Review

Chaplain Assistant Duties: BD 7• Force protection – Provide security for chaplain and chapel events – Battle track – Maintain proficiency with weapons – Coordinate tactical movement

• Staff duties – Update unit and UMT rosters – Police office work area – Record keeping and reporting – Maintain office and ecclesiastical supplies – Order Supplies from DLA Chaplain Corner via Unit Supply/S4 – Represent the chaplain at meetings • LRP • BUBs or staff Syncs as necessary

• PMCS vehicle and equipment (5988E, weekly or as needed)

• Conduct PCC/PCI before each mission

• Advise chaplain on uniform, military customs and courtesies

• Arrange rides (in convoys or by aircraft) for UMT to ministry locations where unit is located

• Chapel duties – Set up, take down for classes, services, ceremonies, special events – Prepare for services (location, advertising, bulletins, etc.) – Clean the chapel and the Sacred Shelter Tent each week – Oversee reservations for the Chapel

• Soldier care – Morale visits – Stress evaluation – Suicide prevention – Religious material distribution – Counseling screening – Referrals to chaplain – Maintain Combat Life Saver skills – Assist in preparing the Commander’s Master Religious Plan (gathering information)

Chaplain Assistant Reports & Records: BD 8

Records • UMT Hand Receipt – Sensitive items list

• UMT inventory

• Chaplain Assistant ministry log

• PCC/PCI check lists – Standard mission – Specific missions (services, visitations, etc)

• Vehicle load plans

• Unit Religious Profiles

Reports • Unit Ministry Team action reports – Brigade: Weekly UMT Update – Garrison: Monthly sides – 21st TSC: Monthly slides submitted to 16th SB

• DA 5988-E PMCS

• DA 2404 on equipment

• Risk assessment – Daily – Mission

Contacting UMT: BD 9• Come in, UMT is working inside

- Chaplain: +49 1515-297-4351, [email protected] Assistant: +49 160-339-7031, [email protected]

• UMT is in the Chapel for a service- Please leave a note or send an email to the UMT

• UMT is eating in the DFAC or exercising - Please locate at DFAC, leave a note, or send an email to the UMT

• UMT is traveling right now so feel free to call Brigade UMT or CH Calvert on Cell +49 1515-297-4351

• Chaplain at DSN: 475-9883

• Chaplain at DSN: 475-9046

• Notify the TOC for other UMT assets- DSN: XXX-XXXX- FM FREQ: ##.### Hz

FactsAssumptionsLimitations/ConstraintsSpecified TasksImplied Tasks

• COAs • Pros/Cons • Recommendations

How UMT can support the mission at hand Test and Task COAs

CDR’s Intent: Purpose, KeyTasks, End state

Orders Process: BD 10

Brigade OPORD

Mission Received

WARNO

BN OPORDMission Analysis

COA Development & Analysis

CDR’s Intent, End State,

CCIRs

WARNOWARNOWARNOWARNO

Staff Analysis


Staff Estimates


Staff Annexes

Rehearsal

TACSOP

METL

Doctrine (FMs, Regs)

WARNO/FRAGO WARNO/FRAGO

COA Approval

Staff section’s specialized input to the

over-all plan

Generate “Religious Support Appendix”

Annex F, Appendix 2, Tab D

UMT, as subject expert, determines tasks, limits, and requirements for religious support

Go over as a UMT how you will react as a team If a tactical situation develops

Make sure to bring “Battle Rattle” and pack containing ministry items and food

Tactical Movement: BD 11

Confirm at least the day before

Inform Brigade Chaplain of plans via SIPR or other secured communication method

Give Convoy Commander ticket info

Report at least forty minutes before SP

Rehearse reaction to contact with the crew

Watch for IEDs, snipers, wires on the road

Report safe arrival back to FOB

There may be two convoys or aircraft involved, one that drops the UMT off, and one that picks it up

56M submits Trip Ticket with Battle Captain or HHC for seat(s) on a convoy or aircraft several days before movement

Info includes battle roster number, serial numbers of sensitive items taken on the trip (weapon, night vision goggles). Often, you only have to do this once. The patrol

leader should keep it in his book.

React to Contact: BD13

Care for the wounded & honor the fallen as needed.

Vehicle bumper numbers Total number of vehicles Number of Pax in each vehicle Mission/Task/Purpose Planned Routes Estimate Time of Return Sensitive items list

NVGWeaponsCommonClass I, food, waterClass III, POL Class V, ammo PCCPCI Mission Brief RiskAssessment Map/PLGR

Preparing for Convoy: BD 12

Make a sensitive items list for traveling UMT

Obtain Trip Ticket from S-3, Battle Captain or HHC

Obtain copies of All Possible Reports (MEDEVAC, UXO, Etc.) from TACSOP/Battle Captain

Do initial checks

Fill out trip ticket

Submit Trip Ticket

Get current operations update from Battle Captain

Check route conditions with Battle Captain

Get threat brief from S-2

Upon return, report to Battle Captain and debrief

React to Contact While in Convoy: BD 13

Small Arms Explosion

UMT stays in the truck unless the injury is life threatening or serious enough to require evacuation. Chaplain should ask for cover so he can minister to the wounded at the casualty collection point on the scene.

Stay in Vehicle

Serious? Injuries?

Do ministry based on severity.

Assistant stands guard

Do not dismount unless the vehicle is disabled, or on fire

Log the incident to the best of your remembrance and send up to Command and Supervisory Chaplain via SIPR

or other secured communication method.

NO YES

YES NO

Risk Assessment Diagram: BD 14

ProbabilityA B C D E

Effect

Catastrophic I E E H H MCritical II E H H M L

Marginal III H M M L L

Negligible IV M L L L L

EffectI Death, total disability or loss II Permanent partial disability, major damage III Minor injury, loss or damage IV Negligible

ProbabilityA Experience continuously B Experienced oftenC Experienced occasionallyD Experienced once in a while E Unlikely to happen

MEDEVAC: BD 15LINE 1: Location (6 Digit Grid) of Pick UpLINE 2: Your Radio Frequency, Call Sign, and Suffix LINE 3: Number of Patients by Precedence

1-Urgent 2-Priority 3-RoutineLINE 4: Special Equipment Required (i.e. Jungle Penetrator, Hoist, Ventilator) LINE 5: Number of Patients by type (Litter / Ambulatory)LINE 6: Number and type of wounded, injury, or illnessLINE 7: Method of Marking Pick UP Site (Red Smoke, VS–17 Panel, Rocks & Sticks) LINE 8: Patient’s Nationality and Status: (Military / Civilian)LINE 9: Terrain Description

When Air to Ground Communications are established, the pilot will require additional information from the unit calling for the MEDEVAC:

1. Size of LZ2. Obstacles Present (Natural and Man Made) 3. Wind Direction and Approximate Velocity4. Slope of Terrain

RADIO CONTACT MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH THE DUSTOFF AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE MEDEVAC MISSION

If the soldier has not received the message, the Chaplain will not deliver it. The Chaplain will be there to support the soldier, but the commander or the first sergeant will deliver the message.

Red Cross Messages: BD 1624 Hour Nationwide Service

CenterRed Cross Service to the

Armed Forces 877-272-7337

When calling the Red Cross, be prepared to provide as much of the following information about

the service member as is known:

• Full legal name • Rank/rating • Branch of service (Army,

Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)

• Social Security number • Date of birth • Military unit address

Information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for

deployed service members only)

Receive Red Cross Message

Staff Duty Notifies :1. BN XO

2. CO CMD Team3. Chaplain

If the Service Member is unaware of the Red Cross Message, the Chaplain will

assist the Commander, Leader or Senior NCO with the

notification process, or find a local Chaplain at the Soldier’s location, or standby to talk to

Soldier if no Chaplain is on site.

If the Service Member is aware of the Red Cross

Message and the Service Member says that he

does not need support form the Chaplain,

Chaplain makes contact information available to

Service Member.

The Chaplain or Chaplain Assistant will follow up on the Service Member as needed

SMAWARE

SMUNAWARE

Chaplain Notification Criteria: BD 17

General Principles •If something bad happens to a Soldier and you need to inform the Commander, inform the Chaplain as well.

•If a Soldier gets a Red Cross Message, then inform the Chaplain; if you are going to wake of the Soldier to give him the message, wake up the Chaplain also.

•If you are going to the Hospital to visit a Soldier, please invite the Chaplain to go along.

Chaplain Office: BLDG. XXX, Rm XXXCH Office Number: DSN XXX-XXX-XXXX

CH Cell Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX

TEM involves various kinds of interventions for use before, during, and after an incident.

UMT receives notification of stressful event

UMT offers SAFERR, BD 19, intervention to personnel involved

UMT offers Trauma Risk Management, BD 20, 3 days after an incident for personnel involved

UMT offers Crisis Management Briefings,BD 21, to large groups as needed

UMT offers Group Grief Intervention, BD 22

Trauma Risk Management Resources

• Other ARMY Unit Ministry Teams• Other Services Religious Support Teams• ARMY - Combat Operational Stress

Control Units• AIR FORCE - Stress Response Teams• MARINE CORPS - Organizational Stress

Control and Readiness (OSCAR) Teams• NAVY - Special Psychiatric Rapid

Intervention Team (SPRINT)• U.S. Public Health Service Professionals• U.S. Veterans Administration• Local and State Government Agencies

Traumatic Event Management: BD 18

• Teach proper coping skills, such as proper food, drink, rest, exercise, breathing

• Warn against poor coping techniques, such as drinking alcohol, caffeine, laying around

Get facts Get reactions

SAFERR Model: BD 19

The “SAFERR” method of SAFERR Method

crisis intervention

Stabilize

Acknowledge event

Facilitate understanding (normalize)

Encourage proper coping behavior

Recovery Plan or

Refer to Specialists

• Questions? • New Issues? • Look to the future

• Normalize symptoms (describe physiology of stress reactions) • Describe good coping behavior

“The worst thing about this was:”

• Who are you? • What happened? • No shaming or blaming types of questions

• Prominent thoughts • Recurring images Omit if LOD death

• Team members • Rules • Goals

Traumatic Risk Management : BD 20Movement: Cognitive

Affective

Introduction

Thought Phase

Reaction Phase

Symptoms Phase

Teaching Phase

Re-entry

Fact Phase

• “How has this affected you?” (eating, sleeping, etc.) • “Describe symptoms now or at the scene”Omit if LOD death

Beware addressing audiences that have vastly different connections to the event (such as families vs. soldiers)

• List common reactions• Give out approved information

•Teach proper coping skills, such as proper food, drink, rest, exercise, breathing• warn against poor coping techniques, such as drinking alcohol, caffeine, laying around

• Introduce team • Describe goals

Crisis Management Briefing: BD 21A Crisis Management Briefing is for large groups. It follows a “town meeting” pattern. The goal is to

eliminate rumor, fill in “gaps” of information, and facilitate emotional recovery.

Address homogenous

groups

Provide Information

Facilitate Understanding

Encourage Proper Coping Skills

Sleep Simplify Social support Stress reduction Silliness

• Collect letters of memories to send to family• Name something (a room, building) in honor of the person • Prepare plaque with picture and biography to hang in the orderly room or some other place of honor• Submit to the battalion historian a packet of brief tributes or stories about the person

• Healthy Methods • Unhealthy Methods

• Reaction: describe impact of the loss • Action: tell stories

4 Tasks to the Grief Process, People will work on them in their own way and manner

Group Grief Intervention: BD 22Describe the Grief Process

Discuss Coping with Grief

Give Structure to Remembering

Plan Memorial, BD 31-39

Teach Self Care

Ministry to Attempted Suicide: BD 23Attempt to visit soldier

Notify: BDE UMT

COSC TeamReceiving Medical Unit UMT

Coordinate TEM with medical or Behavioral Health personnel

Chaplain cares for all who are affected

Needed Elsewhere?

Base Attack/Incoming Wounded: BD 24Attack on Base or incoming

casualties

ASAP • Report to S1, Battle Captain • call Chapel • monitor radio

On PAD?

Report to unit BAS/TMC

Needed? Report to Chapel

Deploy?

End

UMT Casualty Care, BD 26

Care for Medics

Initiate TEM for units involved, BD 18

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

The attack could be a rocket or a mortar landing within earshot, but especially on the PAD

Medics fill out DA 1156, Casualty Feeder Card

Each soldier is “logged in,” capturing name, battle roster, unit, basic injuries, etc.

Battle Aid Station Operations: BD 25Soldier Wounded

Buddy Aid

Combat Life Savior

Medics treat Soldier

Medics alert BAS by radio

Medics alert BAS by radio

BAS prepares for triage

BAS triages patients

BAS treats patients

UMT ministers to wound or dying

SoldiersBD 27 or BD 28

1SG calls BN TOC(BAS Monitors Net)

TOC Alerts BAS and UMT

BAS evacuates or RTD each Soldier

Name, Rank, Unit, Nature of Religious Ministry, last words

UMT Casualty Care: BD 26UMT responds to BAS/FAS/TMC for incoming wounded

Triage Priority of Care:Expectant (low chance of survival)Immediate (high chance of survival with proper intervention) Delayed (needs surgery, but can tolerate delay) Minimal (minor injuries, RTD after treatment)

Chaplain Sacramental, medical, comfort

Chaplain Assistantmedical, comfort

Fill out DA 1156 for each soldier (Optional)

OrFill out info on a blank card to give to the S-1

(Optional)

For Delayed & Minimal:

Ministry to Wounded Soldiers

(BD 27)

For Expectant: Ministry to Dying

Soldiers(BD 28)

If Death Occurs: Death of a Soldier

(BD 29)

Concentrate on victims in outside holding areas

56M monitors for new arrivals

Coordinate with Army COSC or other Behavioral Health Assets like Navy Sprint Teams or AF Traumatic Stress Response Teams for better TEM coverage plan.

UM

T fills out “Rem

arks” block of DA form

1156, C

asualty Feeder Report, w

hich ends up w

ith the S1, or w

rite it on a card with t

soldier’s name, and subm

it it to S-1 later. Try

also putting the info on the DA 1380 that goes

with the patient.

See BAS Operation BD 25

Ministry to Wounded Soldiers: BD 27

UMT receives notice of wounded soldiers

UMT responds to BAS Redeploy to FAS?

Triage Priority of Care:Expectant (low chance of survival)Immediate (high chance of survival with proper intervention) Delayed (needs surgery, but can tolerate delay) Minimal (minor injuries, RTD after treatment)

UMT initiates TEM, BD 18, for

Unit affected and medics

UMT notifies BDE UMT of event via PACE plan

UMT should stay out of exam and treatment area unless there is room near a patient waiting or need for their help

Priority of Ministry Sacramental, medical, comfort

UMT should stay out of exam and treatment area unless there is room near a patient waiting for treatment or need for their help

UMT fills out “Remarks” block of DA form 1156, Casualty Feeder Report, which ends up with the S1, or write it on a card with the soldier’s name, and submit it to S-1 later. Try also putting the info on the DA 1380 that goes with the patient.

Ministry to Dying Soldiers: BD 28Make every effort to find a chaplain of the dying soldier’s faith. Prayers, when a chaplain of the soldier’s faith is unavailable, may be offered by anyone, including: chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another soldier in order to comfort the dying soldier.

UMT is alerted toincoming wounded

UMT reports to where wound are collected

UMT performs ministry to expectant category before

others

UMT notifies BDE UMT of event

UMT initiates TEM, BD 18, forUnit affected and medics

See Prayers, Last Requests Cards

Emergency Baptisms: Respect the different forms of baptism and the desires of the person being baptized. Catholic: Hail Mary, Act of Contrition Sign of the Cross Protestant: The Lord’s Prayer, The Apostle’s Creed, Prayer for the Sick and Wounded Jewish: The Shema, The Confession Of The Critically Ill, The 23rd Psalm Muslim: The Shahada Prayers for the Dying

Letter of Sym

pathy: Includes circum

stances, facts, and chronology of the death designed to answ

er questions about how

the soldier died.

Letter of Condolence:

Does not include circum

stances surrounding death of soldier. This form

at is used when the N

OK

is w

ell informed of w

hat happened. Coordinate with local or newly arrived Behavioral health assets

Death of a Soldier or DoD Civilian: BD 29

UMT initiates TEM, BD 18, foraffected personnel

Notify BDE UMT of event

Care for all affected by this loss

Assist commander and others who write letters to the family of

the fallen Soldier

If appropriate, prepare a letter of condolence

Begin plans for a Memorial

Ceremony, BD 36-44

Expectant no reasonable hope of recovery; pain relief and comfort

Immediate can reasonably be expected to survive with concentrated medical care

Delayed require surgery or other concentrated medical care, but are not in danger of dying

Minimal while injured, will probably not need extensive care

LINE MEDIVAC Request CATEGORY

1 Location of Pickup Site. MGRS

2 Radio Frequ., Call Sign, & Suffix.

3 No. of Patients by Precedence.

A-Urgent B-Urgent Surgical C-Priority D-Routine E-Convenience

4 Special Equipment Required.

A-None B-Hoist C-Extraction Equipment D-Ventilator

5 Number of Patients by Type. A-Litter B-Ambulatory

6 Security of Pickup Site (Wartime).

A-No enemy troops in area B-Possibly enemy troops in area (approach with caution)C-Enemy troops in area (approach with caution)D- Enemy troops in area (armed escort required)

6Number and Type of Wound, Injury, or Illness (Peacetime).

Specific information regarding patient wounds by type (gunshot or shrapnel). Report serious bleeding, along with patient blood type, if known.

7 Method of Marking Pickup Site.

A-Panels B-Pyrotechnic signal C-Smoke Signal, D-None, E-Other

8 Patient Nationality and Status.

A-US military B-US civilian C-Non-US mil D-Non-US civilian E-EPW.

9 NBC Contamination (Wartime). N-nuclear B-biological C-chemical.

9 Terrain Description (Peacetime).

Include details of terrain features in and around proposed landing site. If possible, describe the relationship of site to a prominent terrain feature ( lake, mountain, tower).

GENERAL UMT GUIDELINES FOR MASCAL: BD 30- First priority at the Mass Casualty scene is to perform a Spiritual Triage, according to the patient category codes - Assist where able following spiritual triage and care - Avoid becoming a casualty yourself; monitor self and other caregivers - Sign, date and indicate time religious ministration performed on DD1380 (TCCC) or the SF600 (Record of Medical Care)- Be Present, Be Helpful, Be in Control, Be PositivePhase I: RESPOND & NOTIFY CHAPLAIN SUPERVISOR - Report location and safely move to MASCAL Site- Notify Medical Staff, Command, Supervisors- Be prepared to report unit losses, nature of the mass casualty, present circumstances, and assessment of denominational needs. - No media engagement unless authorized by the PAO PHASE II: ASSESSMENT AND DECISIONS - Continue to provide ministry - Maintain a journal (DA 1594) and appropriate records - Assess UMTs’ level of functioning- Establish Ministry Ops Center. (Tent, chapel, nearby office, etc.) PHASE III: EXECUTION- Provide Grief Ministry- Provide Traumatic Event Management (TEM) IAW TC 1-05- Plan for Memorial Ceremonies Battalion Memorial SOPPHASE IV: RE-ASSESSMENT- Re-assess the grief process of the unit, leaders, and families - Evaluate present ministry. Is it working? - Based upon re-assessment data, begin planning memorialsPHASE V: SUSTAINMENT - Continue ministry of presence, visitation to units, families & leaders- Facilitate & support the natural support groups within unit- Finalize debriefings with the unit. Identify at risk individualsPHASE VI: CLOSURE - Conduct Memorials IAW Memorial Ceremony SOP- Finalize records and lessons learned- Schedule follow-up visitsPHASE VII: REVIEW- Complete written analysis of lessons learned- Re-supply resources

Christian Soldiers: Last Requests Emergency Baptism If a dying Soldier wants to be baptized, and a chaplain is unavailable, any Christian person may administer emergency baptism, as listed on the following page:*Recognize and be sensitive to the differences and requirements concerning baptism. Respect the desires of the one being baptized. * For those desiring baptism by immersion you may say the following: "In obedience to the command of our Lord and Savior I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen"* For those individuals desiring or accepting pouring as a method of baptism, pour water three times on the brow of the Soldier being baptized while saying the Soldier's first name and "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen."*Report the facts (action taken, date, time, place and, Soldier's name) to a chaplain immediately. Catholic Soldiers: If a dying Catholic Soldier desires religious support and a Chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another Soldier may voluntarily repeat "The Hail Mary", "The act of contrition", and make "The sign of the Cross" with the Trooper.The Hail Mary: "Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen." The Act of contrition: "O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offended Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy Grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin, Amen" The sign of the Cross: "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." In the event of the death of a Catholic Soldier, the following prayer may be said: "Eternal rest grant unto him (her), O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him (her). May his (her) souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”Protestant Soldiers: If a dying Protestant Soldier desires religious support and a chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another Soldier, may voluntarily repeat "The Lord's Prayer", "The Apostles' Creed" and "The Prayer for the sick and Wounded" with the Soldier.The Lord's Prayer. "Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is Kingdom, and the power, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen."The Apostles' Creed. "I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth at right hand of God the Father,almighty. From thence He shall come to Judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy- Catholic church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting, Amen."Prayer for the sick and wounded: " O Lord, in your mercy behold, is it , and relieve your servant. Give him comfort in the knowledge of your love and sure confidence in your care. Defend him from the danger of the enemy and keep him in spiritual peace and safety; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen." In the event of the death of a Protestant Soldier, the following prayer may be said: "Depart, dear brother (sister), out of this world in the name of the Father who created thee, in the name of the Son who redeemed thee, and in the name of the Spirit who made thee whole. Amen."

Christian Prayer Card: BD 31RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses

– Present Circumstances – Denominational needs 4. Establish Operations Center (Tent, chapel, nearby office, etc.).5. Do not speak with media without permission.

6. Provide grief ministry and ministry of presence.

7. Maintain a journal (DA 1594).8. Provide Traumatic Event Management Debriefings. 9. Plan and conduct memorials.

10. Write lessons learned.

MASCAL EMERGENCY BAG PACKING LISTItem

AmountCarrier, Chaplain’s Kit 1MASCAL Quick Reference

2Religious Support Cards 5 eaWater for emergency baptisms

1 bottleAnointing Oil

1 Bibles

3Cross

10Crucifix

10Rosary

10Icon/Prayer Cards 10UMT Armbands to clearly ID

2Hand Sanitizer

1 - Other Items To Consider/Bring: Chaplain’s Kit (for administration of communion) Force Protection Equipment (IBA, Kevlar)

MOPP GearHandheld Radio/Cell Phone

Eastern Orthodox Christian Soldiers:

If a dying Eastern Orthodox Christian Soldier desires religious support and a chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another soldier may voluntarily repeat with the soldier the following prayers:

"Holy God! Holy Mighty! Holy Immortal! Have mercy on us!" (Repeat this phrase three times.)“Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."

"O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, cleanse us from our sins. O master, pardon our transgressions. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy name's sake. Amen."

"Lord have mercy!" (Repeat this phrase three times)

"Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Amen."

"The Father is my hope, the Son is my refuge, the Holy Spirit is my protector; O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee!"

"Beneath your compassion we take refuge, O Virgin Theotokos. Despise not our prayer in our adversity, but deliver us from harm, O only pure and blessed one."

The following brief prayer may be substituted for the above, in support of a dying Eastern Orthodox Christian soldier:

"With the saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of thy servant, where there is neither sickness nor sorrow, and no more sighing, but life everlasting. Amen."

In the event of the death of an Eastern Orthodox Christian soldier, the following prayer may be said:

"O God of spirits, and of all flesh, who hast trampled down death and overthrown the Devil and given life to Thy world; do Thou, the same Lord, give rest to the soul(s) of Thy departed servant(s) (state Soldier's name), in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose where all sickness, sighing, and sorrow have fled away. Pardon every transgression which he (she) (they) has (have) committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For Thou art a good God and loves mankind; because there is no man who lives yet does not sin; for Thou alone art without sin; Thy righteousness is to all eternity; and Thy word is truth. For Thou art the Resurrection, the Life, and the Repose of Thy servant(s) (state Soldier's name) who has (have) fallen asleep, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe, glory, together with Thy Father who is from everlasting and Thine all-holy good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen."

RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses









1 Bibles

3Cross

10Crucifix

10Rosary


2Hand Sanitizer



Eastern Orthodox Prayer Card: BD 32

Jewish Soldier: If a dying Jewish Soldier desires religious support and a chaplain is unavailable, the chaplain assistant, commanding officer, platoon leader, or another Soldier may voluntarily repeat with the Soldier the following prayers:

The Shema: "Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is One."

The Confession for the critically ill: "Lord my God, God of my fathers; before Thee I confess that in Thy hand alone rests my healing or my death. If it be thy will, grant me a perfecthealing. Yet if my death fully determined by thee, I will in love accept it at thy hand. Then may my death be an atonement for all sins, transgressions, and for all the wrong which I have committed before Thee, Amen."

The 23rd Psalm-A Psalm of David: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

In the event of the death of a Jewish Soldier, the following prayer may be said:

"Your sun shall no more go down, neither shall your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended. Amen."

Jewish Prayer Card: BD 33RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses









1 Bibles

3Cross

10Crucifix

10Rosary


2Hand Sanitizer



Muslim Soldiers: In the event of the death of a Muslim Soldier, the following prayers may be said: (The person who leads in prayer should stand and face toward Mecca, if possible.)

"Allah is Great!" (Repeat this phrase four times.) "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet."

"Glory be to Thee, O Allah, and praise. Thy praise is glorified, and there is no God other than Thee."

"O Allah! Have mercy on Muhammad, just as Thou hadst mercy and Thou sendst peace and blessing and hadst compassion on Abraham. Surely Thou art Praiseworthy, the Great!"

"O Allah! Forgive those of us who are still living and those who are dead' those of us who are present and those who are absent, and our minors and our elders. O Allah! Let the one whom Thou keepest alive from among us live his life according to Islam, and let the one whom Thou causest to die from among us, die as a believer."

"Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you. Amen."

In the event of the death of a Muslim Soldier, the following prayers may be said: (The person who leads in prayer should stand and face toward Mecca, if possible.)

"Allah is Great!" (Repeat this phrase four times.) "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet."

"Glory be to Thee, O Allah, and praise. Thy praise is glorified, and there is no God other than Thee."

"O Allah! Have mercy on Muhammad, just as Thou hadst mercy and Thou sendst peace and blessing and hadst compassion on Abraham. Surely Thou art Praiseworthy, the Great!"

"O Allah! Forgive those of us who are still living and those who are dead' those of us who are present and those who are absent, and our minors and our elders. O Allah! Let the one whom Thou keepest alive from among us live his life according to Islam, and let the one whom Thou causest to die from among us, die as a believer."

"Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you. Amen.

Muslim Prayer Card: BD 34RESPONDING UMT CHECKLIST1. Provide emergency pastoral care. 2. Notify command, emergency personnel and Brigade UMT3. Notify Chaplain Supervisor of the details: – Nature of the mass casualty – Unit Losses









1 Bibles

3Cross

10Crucifix

10Rosary


2Hand Sanitizer



Next of Kin Notification Checklist: BD 35 1. Receive tasking, from Staff Duty Chaplain, to

accompany Casualty notification Officer (CNO) 2. Immediately call Casualty Assistance Center (CAC) to

confirm your mission; then call to inform Deputy Installation Chaplain. Within one hour after receiving tasking, report to CAC in ASUs with all items necessary for an overnight mission. Suggest breath mints and antacid tablets in one pocket, New Testament in the other.

3. Receive briefing from CAC, to include Command/Care Team information; meet CNO. Know whether your are to see primary or secondary NOK. Review the names of the PNOK or SNOK.

4. Sign out a government vehicle at the CAC. Offer prayer for CNO and NOK. Encourage CNO. Ask CNO if he has questions or desires advice about the mission. be ready with brief tips, such as: Establish eye contact, Speak calmly, deliberately, and clearly, Get permission to enter the residence before delivering the news, When departing, briefly express your appreciation for the Soldiers service and the Family’s sacrifice offering a hand shake, Don't take negative reactions personally, If in doubt, ask the chaplain.

5. Drive to NOK residence while CNO reviews the script. Recommend a latrine stop before arriving at the residence

and delay a meal until after the notification. 6. Turn cell-phone to silent mode. Eat a breath mint. 7. If location the NOK is problematic and CAC authorizes

contact of neighbors, the CNO–minus ASU coat–will do the contacting. The chaplain should keep a low profile. If approached by members of the media, suggest answer, “Please direct you questions to the Army Public Affairs Office: xxx-xxx-xxxx”

8. Stand near CNO at door of NOK residence. Be prepared to assist CNO or a fainting NOK.

9. Once inside the residence, make a simple self-introduction after the CNO ends notification script.

10. Offer words of comfort to the family, while CNO exits to call CAC with report of completed notification. Offer to pray for the family or to read scripture. Refrain from physically touching the NOK.

11. Returning to the room, the CNO awaits your cue before 1) explaining the role of the Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO); 2) verifying contact information on XXXX-R, XXX9X; 3) if a Theater death, read the appropriate script for Dover.

Next of Kin Notification Checklist: BD 35 12. Of asked advise the PNOK regarding Dover decisions.

Sign decision form as a witness. If you are with the SNOK, you will have been briefed by the PNOK team regarding the PNOK’s decisions. Expect reaction is SNOK was excluded. SNOK questions should be addressed to the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center: 800-325-4988.

13. Refer all questions to CAO. 14. If a CARE Team is on stand-by, offer the Team’s

services. Be prepared to explain CARE Team’s function. 15. Step outside to call the POC for the CARE Team, to

relay the NOK’s decision. If the CARE Team is accepted, remain with the NOK until they arrive. If CARE Team is declined, encourage the NOK to call a friend, neighbor, or clergy, and stay with the NOK until the person arrives. (You may dial the phone for the NOK; you may not divulge to a third party the status of the casualty.) If a NOK assist on being left alone, call the CAC to inform them of the situation. Use common sense, and ask for guidance when needed. Every notification will have unique features.

16. Do not be in a hurry to leave, but when you determine that the time is right, announce your departure to the NOK with appropriate words. You may offer a handshake.

17. Assist the CNO in back-briefing the CAO and CAC.

18. Exchange contact information withe CNO. Call a few hours later to check on his emotional state.

19. Report completion of mission with concise AAR, to 1) Installation Chaplain, 2) Deputy Installation Chaplain, 3) Staff Duty Chaplain, 4) Supervisory Chaplains, 5) affected unit Chaplain/Rear-Det. Chaplain, and 6) affected Commander/Rear-Det. Commander.

20. Schedule with the Commander, a de-brief/encouragement session for the CARE Team.

21. Perform or provide appropriate follow-up care for the NOK.Notes: If making an Official Condolence visit with the CNO, review this list particularly #12 and #14 with the CAC and adjust actions accordingly. References: AR 600-8-1, 7 April 2006 “Army Casualty Operations”; Casualty Notification: Guide for the Casualty Notification Team, 2009 (FTCKY CAC); SOPs for NOK Duty (Installation Chaplain’s Office).

S-1, CSM, BN XO, BN S3, company commander, chaplain (minimum). May also include 1SG, platoon SGT/Leader

Follow “Responsibilities Checklist,” a troop to task matrix

See “Memorial Ceremonies (UMT Role)”

Battalion CSM inspects displays, uniforms, colors at least half hour before ceremony

Boots, helmet, rifle display, as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional

Memorial Ceremony: BD 36The area’s Commanding General’s memorial guidelines should be kept on file by UMT.

Below are general guidelines if there is no such CG guidance readily available.

Upon verification of death of soldier, Battalion Commander convenes a planning cell

During planning cell, BN Commander determines nature of honors, locations, timing, back

planning, taskings, responsibilities

Command handles logistics, provides data for use in bulletin production,

manages rehearsals, provides firing squad and bugler, approves bulletin

no later than a day prior

PAO manages media support and control

Unit Ministry Team handles ceremony (order of service, bulletin, messages, music)

Rehearsals are held the day before and the day of the ceremony, directed by CSM

Ceremony is held at a time and place determined by the Commander

Troop to Task: BD 37Commander

1 Coordinate with the command Group (SGS) prior to determining time and date of the Ceremony.

2 Designate speakers; prepare comments. 3 Coordinate location, date and time of event with chaplain 4 Schedule rehearsals. 5 Coordinate with family members to ensure they are present at least 15

minutes prior to the ceremony if they plan to attend. 6 Prepare information memo on deceased soldier (if required if required by

command group). 7 Bugler requested 8 Program/bulletin prepared and proofread. 9 PAO contacted (if required). 10 General Officer flags requested (if required). 11 Traffic control and parking requirements coordinated (if required). 12 Detail provided to chapel NCOIC. 13 Conduct pre-inspection of participants. 14 Conduct final site inspection. 15 Provide battalion colors. 16 Coordinate the arrival of the proper equipment (M16 w/bayonet w/

Sling, empty magazine, Kevlar helmet and boots) at the chapel for the rehearsal prior to the ceremony.

17 Arrange audio-visual taping (optional). 18 Recover memorial boot/kevlar helmet display. 19 Designate and brief ushers, escorts and GO flag bearer details. 20 Assess unit morale and impact of soldier's death. 21 Coordinate delivery and return of unit guidons

22 Ensure proper positioning of firing party, bugler and GO flag bearers. 23 Appoint Honors NCO.

Military Police1 Traffic control and parking

CDR, Band 1 Bugler provided. PAO 1 Coordinate news media support & control. 2 Escort/brief media representatives as appropriate. 3 Coordinate approval for media interview requests.

Battalion Chaplain 1 Provide pastoral care to unit. 2 Advise commander on honors. 3 Support commander in program preparation. 4 Coordinate vocalists/musicians; supervise musical aspects. 5 Coach and encourage participants. 6 Coordinate chapel staff support of unit. 7 Prepare remarks, as appropriate. 8 Supervise preparation of chapel. 9 Coordinate on placement of firing party, bugler, and GO flag bearers. 10 Review Chapel SOP and advise unit leaders, as appropriate. 11 Rehearse back up tape of Taps; coordinate on order back-up plan. 12 Final chapel inspection. 13 Maintain contact with supervisory chaplain

Memorial ceremonies are a command responsibility. The UMT has a role in, but not responsibility for, the planning of the ceremonies. All duties not spelled out in this SOP are the responsibility of command.

A memorial Ceremony is a military function. Content should be patriotic, non-sectarian.

UMT Role: BD 38

Leaders should read and approve all soldier tributes

Chaplain serves on Battalion Commander’s ceremony planning cell

UMT notifies BDE UMT

UMT provides “Ministry of Presence” among troops affected

UMT prepares the Memorial Ceremony service bulletin with command approval

UMT manages music (except TAPS)

UMT coordinates scheduling, location, rehearsals with command

UMT coordinates with PAO media support and control

Conduct Service according to RB 16-100, FM 22-5,TC 16-2

This includes any higher echelon SOPs

See “Field Memorial Ceremony Program” BD 39

Coordinates with chapel staff for use of chapel

Boots, Helmet, and Weapon display as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional.

Memorial Ceremony Program: BD 39Example of an Order of Ceremony PreludePatriotic SongInvocation (Stand)Special Music‡ Commander’s Remarks ‡ Memorial Tribute

‡ (Biographical Sketch/Service Record/Silent Tribute) ‡ Personal Reflections from a friend

Scripture ReadingChaplain’s RemarksBenediction (Stand until official party leaves) Last Roll Call (optional, use discretion) Firing of VolleysTapsPostlude

(Items in Red are required) (Items in Black are optional) ‡ More than one commander may speak or tribute may be given, but less time for each results.

Ceremonial etiquette • Uniform: Duty Uniform for attendees, ASUs for participants • Chaplain’s stole: No • News Media: No • Video taping: Unit only, for family • Rehearsal: day before a minimum • Chaplain’s message: patriotic, non-sectarian, religiously neutral • Tributes, remarks: Brief, screened by chaplain 48 hours before ceremony • Assembly area: plain, no religious decorations • Bulletin: may include biographical data • If ceremony is for multiple casualties, names may be listed by unit in place of biographical data. • The more activities or people involved, the less time for each. Time is limited to between 20 to 30 minutes.

See “Memorial Ceremony Speeches” for guidance and ideas

Memorial Ceremony Speeches: BD 40• Introduce Self: Rank, position, connection to soldier(s)• Figure 140 words per minute

(Five minute speech =700 words max!) • Commander’s Address, talking points

– Patriotic tribute: • Sacrifice

• Loyalty • Mission • Benefits of sacrifice • Personal reflections on death in battle (for instance: necessity of sacrifice to stem the tide of evil, role of military in providing safety and security for those back home)

• Honor the memory of the fallen • Personal Reflections (Be brief, limit the number of remembrances)

– Some ideas • Describe impact of soldier on speaker, unit • Talk about the courage, integrity, honor, responsibility, or loyalty of the soldier

“I am LTC John Smith, TF commander for 864th EN BN. SGT Mike Brown belonged to 585th EN CO, attached to the TF for this mission”

Arrangement of Stage in a Chapel: BD 41

Seats for Participants

Altar (w/bible and candles)

Pulpit Lectern MemorialDisplay

(Helmet, Boots, Rifle)

USA Colors Unit Colors

If unit also desires that Unit Colors be displayed, consult protocol or unit CSM.

Make sure you run seating chart through protocol

Command Group Company

BDE/BN CDR/CSM Company

Memorial Display: BD 42

M-16 or M-4 (barrel down) withfixed bayonet and empty magazine

in magazine well. Magazine sideis toward congregation

Kevlar with deceased soldier’s name on

camo band and rank

I.D. tags suspended from grip

Pair of boots.

Memorial Services: BD 43

Boots, helmet, rifle display, as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional

See Sample Memorial Service,BD 44

Memorial services are religious services conducted as a funeral. The chaplain should represent the faith group of the deceased and should consult with the family of the deceased, if possible, for service plans.

UMT notified of soldier’s death

UMT contacts family to learn family desires and faith tradition

UMT provides “Ministry of Presence” among troops affected

UMT prepares for the Memorial service; Manages scheduling, location, & rehearsals; Provides order of

service & bulletin; Coordinates with chapel, Commander and S1

Command provides logistical support data for use in bulletin production, firing squad and bugler

Sample Memorial Service: BD 44Service Elements InvocationEulogyHymnScripturePrayerTributesHymnMeditationPrayerLast Roll CallFiring of Volleys (at attention) Taps (present arms)

Elements are traditional. They may be changed to reflect individual faith group of family.

Etiquette

• Uniform: Dress

• Stole: Yes

• News Media: If family permits • Video taping: If family permits

• Chaplain’s message: faith based, consistent with deceased or family’s faith group

• Chapel: full religious decoration

• Bulletin: may include biographical data • Liturgy: may follow faith group tradition

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