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Headquarters U.S. Air Force Office of the Chief of Chaplains. The Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services 12August 2008 Ch, Lt Col Gerry McManus. Chaplain’s Role. “First Responder” (DoDI 6495.02, Enclosure 6) Pastoral Care/Counseling/Support
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Headquarters U.S. Air ForceOffice of the Chief of Chaplains The Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services 12August 2008 Ch, Lt Col Gerry McManus
Chaplain’s Role • “First Responder” (DoDI 6495.02, Enclosure 6) • Pastoral Care/Counseling/Support • Promote sensitivity and understanding of the issues (Cultural/Religious issues) • Confidentiality/Privileged Communication A report to a chaplain is not “restricted,” but… • Source for Referrals
Initial Training Chaplains • Chaplain Service Institute, Maxwell AFB, AL • Basic Chaplain Course (BCC) • CSI Faculty and SMEs from Air University • Ten hours of Training (incl Domestic Violence) • Dynamics of Sexual Assault, Legal issues, Pastoral Responses
Initial Training Chaplain Assistants • Chaplain Service Institute, Maxwell AFB, AL • Chaplain Assistant Apprentice Course (CAAC) • Maxwell AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator • Three hours of Training
Periodic Refresher Training Chapel Staffs • Annual refresher training provided by SARC • Biennial training in areas specific to Chaplain’s role • Training provided by Chaplain in coordination with SARC • HQ USAF/HC building standardized training/tracking package