What are the three Core competencies of the Chaplain Corps?

• A. Lead the Chaplaincy; Manage Facilities; Provide Rites
• B. Nurture the Living; Care for the Wounded; Honor the Fallen
• C. Advise Command; Train Chaplains; Conduct Ceremonies
• D. Sustain Morale; Provide Counseling; Organize Worship

Answer: (B)

The Chaplain Corps’ mission is to support soldiers and their families spiritually, morally, and emotionally across the entire service life, which is captured in the trio: nurturing the living, caring for the wounded, and honoring the fallen. Nurturing the living covers pastoral care, counseling, resilience, and ethical guidance for soldiers and their families. Caring for the wounded emphasizes spiritual support and comfort for those injured or traumatized, aiding in recovery and coping. Honoring the fallen focuses on remembrance, memorial ceremonies, and support for grieving families, ensuring dignity and tradition. Together, this triad represents the holistic role chaplains play in military life, from deployment through recovery and remembrance. The other options describe legitimate chaplain activities but do not encompass this three-part framework.