3-157 th FA UMT Battle Drills

1. Administrative Religious Support Plan SOP 1 Religious Support Matrix SOP 2 Catholic Representatives SOP 3 Conscientious Objection SOP 4 Privileged Communications SOP 5 Religious Accommodation SOP 6 Chaplain Assistant Duties SOP 7 Chaplain Assistant Reports SOP 8 Tactical UMT Battle Rhythm SOP 9 Orders Process SOP 10 Battle Tracking SOP 11 Tactical Movement SOP 12 Trip Ticket SOP 13 React to Contact SOP 14 Risk Assessment SOP 15 MEDEVAC SOP 16 Ministry Red Cross messages SOP 17 Chaplain Notification Criteria SOP 18 TEM SOP 19 Defusing SOP 20 One on One (SAFER) SOP 21 Traumatic Event Debriefing SOP 22 BattleMind Psychological Briefing SOP 23 Group Grief Intervention SOP 24 Ministry to Attempted Suicide SOP 25 Base Attacked or Incoming Wounded SOP 26 Battle AID Station Operations SOP 27 UMT Casualty Care SOP 28 Ministry to Wounded Soldiers SOP 29 Ministry to Dying Soldiers SOP 30 Death of a Soldier or DoD Civilian SOP 31 Field Memorial Ceremony SOP 32 Troop to Task SOP 33 UMT Role SOP 34 Program SOP 35 Speeches SOP 36 Arrangement of stage SOP 37 Helmet & Rifle display SOP 38 Memorial Services SOP 39 Sample Memorial Service SOP 40 Pastoral Counseling & Behavioral Health SOP 41 3-157th FA UMT Battle Drills On each page, a blue box gives additional information. A yellow box, when clicked, will take you to a card that gives more information.

2. Religious Support Plan Conduct Mission Analysis Generate Religious Support Staff Estimate Plan Elements (by operation, phase) Scheduled Services Coverage Pastoral Care Moral Leadership Training UMT Training Contingencies Communication TEM Debriefings Suicide Training BattleMind Training Pastoral Counseling Memorial Ceremonies Religious Leader Liaison Generate Commander’s Religious Support Plan (RSP) By Operation By Phase Annual Generate Religious Support Annexes/Matrices for OpOrds Generate Religious Support TACSOPs Publish RSP to effected units

3. REF: AR 165-1, JP 1-05, FM 1-05, RB 16-100 TIME ZONE:SIERRA DTG: TASK ORGANIZATION: UMT COVERAGE 3-157th FA BN 1. SITUATION 1a. ENEMY SITUATION: Annex B (Intelligence) 1b. FRIENDLY SITUATION:Basic Order 2. MISSION: 3-157th FA BN UMT will provide comprehensive Religious Support (RS) during all phases of Operation XXXXXXXX 3. EXECUTION: (intent) 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 Patrol Base XXXXX Units 3-157th FA 3-157th FA 3-157th FA 3-157th FA Time Frame Day 1 Movement to base Day 2 Combat Ops • Care for wounded/dying • Pastoral care • Worship services • Counseling to soldiers • Morale visits with soldiers • Moral Leadership Training • Critical Event Stress Management • Support of med personnel UMT Priority of Effort Priority of Support Soldiers • Expectant • Immediate • Delayed • Minimal • Civilians • U.S • Local Nationals Soldiers • Expectant • Immediate • Delayed • Minimal 5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL 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 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 XXXXX Chaplain Ferris: “XXXXXXX” SPC Stein: “XXXXXX” 4. SERVICE SUPPORT (1) Report BN UMT Casualties through S1 and BDE Unit Ministry Team (2) Logistical support will be through normal unit channels (3) When outside the base, XXXXX will supply the BN UMT 2 pax for additional security of the chaplain. 5c. SAFETY BN UMT will perform Risk Assessment at least daily and before leaving the base ACKNOWLEDGE: Morris LTC OFFICIAL: Ferris, BN Chaplain CLASSIFICATION

4. Catholic Representatives Senior priest in region trains CRs Unit is responsible for providing supplies Depending on METT-T, region priest designates when a CR may conduct Mass Battalion chaplain coordinates with Catholic chaplain for time and location of Mass

5. Conscientious Objection Soldier and commander fill out DA Form 4187 Advised by commander Of Privacy Act, Section 3103, Title 38 Soldier assigned to company duties the cause minimal impact on beliefs Chaplain conducts interview with Soldier Chaplain prepares memorandum describing genuineness of belief Mental evaluation by psychiatrist or medical doctor Have soldier fill out DA Form 3881, “Rights Warning Procedure,” Case to Court-Martial Convening Authority Court-Martial Convening Authority appoints investigation officer Soldier prepares Statement of Understanding SJA reviews packet JAG interviews soldier

6. Privileged communications (such as confessions) are protected from disclosure and shall not be disclosed without the permission (in writing preferred) of the soldier or unless a judge determines no privilege exists Sensitive communications (those not appropriate for general dissemination) are not protected from disclosure but should not be disclosed without the permission (in writing preferred) of the soldier Privileged Communications Soldier wants to discuss personal matters with a UMT member as part of a private meeting Read DA Form 3881, “Rights Warning Procedure,” if interview is part of an investigation (e.g. soldier filed for “Conscientious Objector” status) UMT membernotifies soldier of confidentiality restraints and limits References: AR 165-1 AR 608-18 Military Rules of Evidence 503 UMT memberdetermines if statement is “Privileged” or “Sensitive” Refusal to disclose where a legal obligation exists to do so may result in punitive action against the UMT member

7. Religious Accommodation Request for accommodation written, submitted to commander Commander must respond in writing within 10 days Chaplain interview & advice to Command Other resource: RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES Of Certain Selected Groups A HANDBOOK FOR CHAPLAINS AND COMMANDERS 2002 Edition --or-- Claims examined according to regulations: Medical, Dietary: AR 600-20; Appearance: AR 670-1; Worship: AR 165-1 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 Legal Review Disapproval, in writing Soldier may seek redress under Article 138, UCMJ, or petition the ABCMR for correction of appropriate records

8. Force protection Provide security for chaplain and chapel events Battle track Maintain proficiency with weapons Coordinate tactical movement Staff duties Administer chaplain’s daily schedule Police office work area Record keeping and reporting Maintain office and ecclesiastical supplies Represent the chaplain at meetings LRP BUBs or staff Syncs as necessary PMCS vehicle and equipment (5988E, car wash and “detail” weekly or as needed) Conduct PCC/PCI before each mission Advise chaplain on uniform, military customs and military courtesies Arrange rides (in patrols or convoys or by helicopter) for UMT to ministry locations outside the FOB Chapel duties Set up, take down for classes, services, ceremonies, special events Prepare for services (location, advertising, bulletins, etc.) Man chapel on staff duty day Policing chapel on staff duty day 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 Support Plan (gathering information) Chaplain Assistant Duties

9. Records DA 1594 “Daily Staff Journal” 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 Chaplain, weekly statistical summary of assistant’s activity Chapel, Daily Status Brigade Red 6, weekly Division, xxx and xxx DA 5988-E PMCS DA 2404 on equipment Risk assessment Daily Mission Chaplain Assistant Reports & Records See “Risk Assessment”

10. GreenPhone the TOC(ask for chaplain, leave message, ask for runner to go to my room) YellowTry to call chaplain byradio RedUnavailable, out of communication UMT Battle RhythmSample BN TOC 833-1432 Chaplain 445-2006 Chapel 833-1154 To contact Chaplain Severson try these steps 1. Go to office. Leave note on door if he is not in 2. Send runner to his room (xxxxxxxxxxx) 3.. Call TOC and have runner go to office, or hunt for chaplain in his room 4. Call the chapel xxxxxxx Chaplain (1LT) Bill Ferris Work schedule

11. Staff Analysis Staff estimates Staff Annexes Orders Process UMT, as subject expert, determines tasks, limits, and requirements for religious support How religion can support or hinder the mission Test and task COAs Mission Received Mission Analysis COA Development & approval COA Analysis (war game) Brigade OPORD Battalion OPORD Cdr’s Intent, CCIR [Warning Order] [Warning Order] Rehearsal Warning Order Staff section’s specialized input to the over-all plan TACSOP METL Stated/implied tasks constraints/limits requirements COAs pros/cons recommendations Generate “Religious Support Annex” Doctrine (FMs, Regs)

12. Patrols Tracking the Battle Rate and order of march What Friendlies What Pattern Analysis Monitor TOC Situation Map METT-T What enemy has done What we have done Enemy How Monitor Radio (A&L Net) Update UMT’s Tactical Map What enemy is doing What we will do What enemy will do Battle Tracking (More for High Intensity Conflict) (Important for SOSO) Read TOC Status Boards S-3 Situational Awareness What we are doing Spies S-2

13. Tactical Movement Make reservation with Battle Captain for seat(s) on a patrol the day of movement There may be two patrols involved, one that drops the UMT off, and one that picks it up Confirm at least the day before Inform BDE Chaplain of plans 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. Give patrol leader trip ticket info Make sure to bring “Battle Rattle” and pack containing ministry items and food Report at least forty minutes before SP Keep a written log of what is happening Rehearse reaction to contact with the crew Remind the crew in the truck how you will react to contact React to contact Watch for IEDs, snipers, wires on the road Report safe arrival back to FOB

14. Trip Ticket Make a sensitive items list for all people going Obtain Trip Ticket from S-3 or battle captain Obtain “Blue 13” UXO Report from S-3 or battle captain NVG Weapons Commo Class I, food, water Class III, POL Class V, ammo PCC/PCI Mission Brief Risk Assessment Map/PLGR 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 Do initial checks Fill out trip ticket Take ticket to battle captain Get current ops update from battle captain Check route conditions with battle captain Get threat brief from S-2 Return form to battle captain before leaving Upon return, report to battle captain and debrief Return UXO report

15. Serious? Injuries? React to Contact While in Convoy Small Arms Explosion No Yes 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 at the scene Yes No Stay in truck 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

16. Effect I Death, total disability or loss II Permanent partial disability, major damage III Minor injury, loss or damage IV Negligible Probability A Experience continuously B Experienced often C Experienced occasionally D Experienced once in a while E Unlikely to happen Risk Assessment Effect

17. MEDEVAC LINE 1: Location (6 Digit Grid) of Pick Up LINE 2: Your Radio Frequency, Call Sign, and Suffix LINE 3: Number of Patients by Precedence 1-Urgent 2-Priority 3-Routine LINE 4: Special Equipment Required (i.e. Jungle Penetrater, Hoist) LINE 5: Number of Patients by type (Litter / Ambulatory) LINE 6: Number and type of wounded, injury, or illness LINE 7: Method of Marking Pick UP Site (Red Smoke, VS – 17 Panel) 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: • Size of LZ • Obstacles Present (Natural and Man Made) • Wind Direction and Approximate Velocity • Slope of Terrain RADIO CONTACT MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH THE DUSTOFF AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE MEDEVAC MISSION

18. Red Cross Messages Message NOTE: If unit is at MOB Sta. and a Red Cross message comes in, it should be communicated to MOB sta. BGE. first then MOB sta. will notify soldiers unit. BN S1 or Staff Duty UMT notifies the Chaplain of a Red Cross message. 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. The Chaplain will assist the Battalion or Unit Commander (or First Sergeant) with the notification process. The Chaplain or Chaplain Assistant will follow up on the soldier as needed

19. Chaplain Notification Criteria General Principles • If something bad happensto a soldier and you need to • inform the Commander, then also • inform the Chaplain, at the same time, or ASAP • If a soldier gets a Red Crossmessage, then also • inform the Chaplain ASAP • If you are going to wake up the soldier to give him the message, wake up the Chaplain also • If you are going to the CSH to visit a soldier, please invite the Chaplain to go along. Chaplain Ferris: Room ????? Chapel: ??????

20. TEM Traumatic Event Management involves various kinds of interventions after a “potentially traumatizing event.” UMT receives notification of stressful event UMT offers one-on-one (SAFERR) intervention to personnel involved UMT offers Defusing within 8 hours to personnel involved UMT offers Traumatic Event Debriefing within 24-48 hours to personnel involved UMT and/or COSC offers BattleMind Psychological Briefings to units affected UMT offers Group Grief Intervention

21. Traumatic Event Management: Defusing • Defusings are for small groups (6 – 20 people) who are homogenous. A defusing should be done within 1 – 2 hours, no later than 8 hours. • Team introduces selves • Lays down rules • Describes end state Intro Phase • Who are you? • What happened? • Where were you? • When did this happened? • How has this affected you? • (This phase is voluntary, not structured) Exploration Phase • Offer Acceptance • Normalize (describe normal effects, symptoms) • Educate (Teach proper coping skills, such as proper food, drink, rest, exercise, breathing; warn against poor coping techniques, such as drinking alcohol, caffeine, laying around) Information Phase TEM

22. Traumatic Event Management: One on One The “SAFERR” method of crisis intervention Stabilize Get facts Get reactions Acknowledge event • Teach proper coping skills, such as proper food, drink, rest, exercise, breathing • warn against poor coping techniques, such as drinking alcohol, caffeine, laying around Facilitate understanding (normalize) Encourage proper coping behavior Recovery Plan or Refer TEM

23. Traumatic Event Debriefing Movement: Cognitive Introduction Re-entry • Normalize symptoms (describe physiology of stress reactions) • Describe good coping behavior • Team members • Rules • Goals • Questions? • New Issues? • Look to the future Fact Phase Teaching Phase • Who are you? • What happened? • Where were you? • What was your job? • When did this happened? Thought Phase Symptoms Phase • “Worst thing about this was:” • “What would you change?” • “How has this affected you?” • (eating, sleeping, etc.) • “Describe symptoms now or at the scene” • Omit if LOD death • Prominent thoughts • Recurring images • Omit if LOD death Affective Reaction Phase TEM

24. BattleMind Psychological Briefing A BattleMind Psychological 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. Beware addressing audiences that have vastly different connections to the event (such as families vs. soldiers) Address homogenous groups • Introduce team • Describe goals Provide 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 • List common reactions • Give out approved information Facilitate Understanding Encourage Proper Coping TEM

25. Group Grief Intervention Describe the Grief Process Denial Anger Bargaining Depression (Guilt) Acceptance Discuss Coping with Grief • Healthy Methods • Unhealthy Methods Give Structure to Remembering • Reaction: describe impact of the loss • Action: tell stories • Collect letters of memories to send to family • Name something (a room, building) in honor of the person • Prepare a plaque with his 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 Plan Memorial Sleep Simplify Social support Stress reduction Silliness Teach Self Care TEM

26. Ministry to Attempted Suicide Attempt to visit soldier Notify: BDE UMT Combat Stress Team PAO Receiving Medical Unit UMT Coordinate TEM with doctor for defusing or debriefing Chaplain sits in on review board

27. Base Attacked/Incoming Casualties • ASAP • Report to S1, Battle Captain • call Chapel • monitor radio PAD? Attack on FOB or incoming casualties No Yes Report to unit BAS/TMC The attack could be a rocket or a mortar landing within earshot, but especially on the PAD S1 phone: xxxxxx Chapel phone: xxxxxx Needed? Yes Report to Chapel No Deploy? Yes UMT Casualty Care Needed elsewhere on the FOB? Defuse Medics No End Initiate TEM for units involved

28. Battalion Aid Station Operations Soldier wounded Buddy Aid 1st Sergeant calls S1 with info. (BAS Monitors A/L Net) Combat Life Saver Medics treat soldier S1 alerts BAS, UMT Medics alert BAS by radio BAS prepares for triage Each soldier is “logged in,” capturing name, battle roster, unit, basic injuries, etc. UMT ministers to wounded or dying soldiers BAS triages patients BAS treats patients Medics fill DA 1388, Casualty Field Card BAS evacuates or RTD each Soldier

29. Chaplain Sacramental, medical, comfort Chaplain Assistant Medical, comfort Unit UMT Casualty Care UMT 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) Concentrate on victims in outside holding areas Have Assistant monitor for new Arrivals Name, rank, unit, nature of religious ministry, last words Fill out DA 1156 for each soldier Or Fill out info on a blank card to give to the S-1 For Delayed, Minimal, do “Ministry to Wounded Soldier” For expectant, do “Ministry to Dying Soldier” If deaths occur, then do “Death of a Soldier”

30. Ministry to Wounded Soldiers UMT receives notice of wounded soldiers See BAS Operations UMT responds to BAS Redeploy to FAS? 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 fills out “Remarks” block of DA form 1156, Casualty Feeder Report, which ends up with the S1, or write it on a card with t soldier’s name, and submit it to S-1 later. Try also putting the info on the DA 1380 that goes with the patient. Priority of Ministry Sacramental, medical, comfort UMT should stay out of exam and treatment area unless there is room near a patient waiting or need for their help UMT initiates TEM for unit affected and medics Coordinate with Combat and Operational Stress Control Team UMT notifies BDE UMT of event UMT Casualty Care

31. Ministry to Dying Soldiers Make 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 should stay out of exam and treatment area unless there is room near a patient waiting for treatment or need for their help UMT is alerted to incoming wounded Prayers, Last Requests: Catholic Hail Mary Act of Contrition Sign of the Cross Prayers, Last Requests: Protestant The Lord’s Prayer The Apostle’s Creed Prayer for the Sick and Wounded UMT reports to where wounded are collected Prayers, Last Requests: Jewish The Shema The Confession Of The Critically Ill The 23rd Psalm UMT performs ministry to expectant category before others Prayers, Last Requests: Moslem The Shahada Prayers for the Dying 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 t soldier’s name, and submit it to S-1 later. Try also putting the info on the DA 1380 that goes with the patient. UMT initiates TEM for unit affected and medics Emergency Baptisms: Respect the different forms of baptism and the desires of the person being baptized. UMT notifies BDE UMT of event UMT Casualty Care

32. Death of a Soldier or DoD Civilian Initiate TEM for personnel involved Coordinate with Combat and Operational Stress Control Team Notify BDE UMT of event Notify Combat Stress Team (If needed) Prepare a recommended letter from commander Letter of Sympathy: Includes circumstances, facts, and chronology of the death designed to answer questions about how the soldier died. Letter of Condolence: Does not include circumstances surrounding death of soldier. This format is used when the NOK is well informed of what happened. Prepare a letter of condolence from UMT Prepare for Field Memorial Ceremonies

33. 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) Field Memorial Ceremony Upon verification of death of soldier, Battalion Commander convenes a planning cell S-1, CSM, company commander, chaplain (minimum). May also include 1SG, platoon SGT/Leader Follow “Responsibilities Checklist,” a troop to task matrix During planning cell, BN Commander determines nature of honors, locations, timing, back planning, taskings, responsibilities See “Field Memorial Ceremonies (UMT Role)” Rehearsals are held the day before and the day of the ceremony, directed by CSM 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 Ceremony is held at a time and place determined by Command

34. Memorial Ceremony Troop to Task Field Memorial Ceremony

35. Field Memorial Ceremonies (UMT Role) 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. Chaplain serves on Battalion Commander’s ceremony planning cell UMT notifies BDE UMT This includes any higher echelon SOPs UMT provides “Ministry of Presence” among troops affected UMT prepares the Memorial Ceremony service bulletin with command approval Chaplain must read and approve all soldier tributes See “Field Memorial Ceremony Program” UMT manages music (except TAPS), remarks made by participants UMT coordinates scheduling, location, rehearsals with command Boots, helmet, rifle display, UMT coordinates with PAO media support and control Coordinates with chapel staff for use of chapel as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional Conduct Service according to RB 16-100, FM 22-5,TC 16-2 Field Memorial Ceremony

36. ARCENT SOP Prelude National Anthem Invocation (Stand) Special Music Commander’s Remarks Memorial Tribute (Biographical Sketch/Service Record/Silent Tribute) Personal Reflections from a friend Scripture Reading Chaplain’s Remarks Benediction (Stand till official party leaves) Last Roll Call Firing of Volleys Taps Postlude (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: ACU Chaplain’s stole: No News Media: No Video taping: Unit only, for family Rehearsal: day before 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 no more than ½ hour. Field Memorial Ceremony Program See “Memorial Ceremony Speeches” for guidance and ideas Field Memorial Ceremony

37. Memorial Ceremony Speeches • 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 EXAMPLE; “I am LTC Al Morris, BN Commander for 3-157th FA. SGT Mike Brown belonged to A BTY, attached to the TF for this mission” Field Memorial Ceremony

38. Company Command Group Company BDE/BN CDR/CSM Top Frontal View Seats for Participants Altar (w/bible and candles) U.S. Colors Chapel Colors Kevlar/Weapon Display Lectern Pulpit If unit also desires that Unit Colors be displayed, consult protocol or unit CSM. Make sure you run seating chart through protocol Field Memorial Ceremony

39. Kevlar/Weapon Display Kevlar with deceased soldier’s name on camo band and rank M-16 or M-4 (barrel down) with fixed bayonet and empty magazine in magazine well. Magazine side is toward congregation I.D. tags suspended from magazine Memorial Stand Pair of boots. Field Memorial Ceremony

40. Memorial Services Memorial services are religious services with voluntary attendance. 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 Boots, helmet, rifle display, as well as Taps, and firing squad are standard. Last Roll Call is optional UMT prepares for the Memorial service Manages scheduling, location, rehearsals Provides order of service, bulletin Coordinates with chapel, Commander and S1 See “Sample Memorial Service” Command provides logistical support: data for use in bulletin production, firing squad and bugler UMT conducts Service according to RB 16-100, FM 22-5,TC 16-2

41. Service Elements Invocation Eulogy Hymn Scripture Prayer Tributes Hymn Meditation Prayer Last Roll Call Firing 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 Sample Memorial Service

42. Pastoral Counseling & Behavioral Health SM wants to speak to Chaplain or Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) CH, BHO and/or SM wants referral to additional facility Seeks approval from Unit and BN CDRs Calls and/or visits confidentially Chaplain and/or Behavioral Health Officer want to speak to SM Approval Disapproval SM continues duty SM sent to facility. Trip coordinated through BN Coordinated through Unit CDR Calls and/or visits confidentially UMT SOP 41