DOD INSTRUCTION 1304.28 THE APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE OF CHAPLAINS Originating Component:Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Effective:May 12,2021 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the Directives Division Website at https:/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.Reissues and Cancels:DoD Instruction 1304.28,“Guidance for the Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Departments,”June 11,2004,as amended Incorporates and Cancels:DoD Directive 1304.19,“Appointment of Chaplains for the Military Departments,”June 11,2004 Approved by:Virginia S.Penrod,Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Purpose:In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02,this issuance:Establishes policy,assigns responsibilities,and identifies education and ecclesiastical requirements for appointing chaplains in the Military Departments.Establishes requirements,procedures,and responsibilities for religious organizations to endorse religious ministry professionals(RMPs)for the chaplaincy.Establishes criteria and provides procedures for the administrative separation and loss of professional qualifications for chaplains of the Military Departments.Establi
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