Should Chaplain Assistants continue to be allowed to teach Strong Bonds programs?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:25:32 -0500

I recently heard that the Chief of Chaplain's Office was reviewing the roles of Chaplain Assistants in the Strong Bonds Marriage Enrichment, Single Soldiers, and Family Wellness programs. 

Response by SFC James Baber made Dec 16 at 2013 9:58 PM

SFC James Baber — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:58:00 -0500

I think they have been able to perform above and beyond for years in this capacity so it shouldn't change, I do think that the look into the changes is coming from the issues of having to deal with the DADT revocation and the current status of same-sex marriages participating in the programs and retreats.

That is just my two cents, doesn't mean it is accurate, just my thoughts.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2015 11:03 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 11:03:43 -0400

My rule of thumb is If I am working the event with my Chaplain, and my role is the lead Chaplain Assistant, I do not instruct. However, if I am in a situation where one of my Battalions doesn't have a Chaplain, and my boss and I go and help the BN Chaplain Assistant with the retreat, the BN CA will be the lead CA and I will instruct. Or if another UMT wants to team teach with us, and will again allow the BN CA to be the lead and I will instruct.

Response by SSG Nick Myers made Jan 21 at 2018 7:24 PM

SSG Nick Myers — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 19:24:28 -0500

If they have been properly thought the course material and they have instructed a few times with the Chaplains supervision. They should be good to go!