ATP 1-05.04 — Religious Support And Internal Advisement (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 1-05.04 governs internal religious support advisement on religion, morals, ethics, and morale in Army operational environments.
- Publication number: ATP 1-05.04
- Title: RELIGIOUS SUPPORT AND INTERNAL ADVISEMENT (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 03/23/2017
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 1-05.04 covers assessment, planning, preparation, execution, ethical reasoning, religious accommodation, and advisement communication. It requires consideration of people’s needs, command decisions, legal and doctrinal principles, actionable solutions, and effective means of advisement.
Topics covered
- Internal religious support advisement
- Religious accommodation
- Free exercise and Establishment Clause principles
- Assessment of religious, moral, ethical, and morale factors
- Ethical decision-making frameworks
- Command Master Religious Plans
- Written and verbal advisement forms
Questions and answers
How does ATP 1-05.04 define internal advisement?
Internal advisement is defined as a required religious support capability that advises on religion, morals, and morale within units, and ethical decision making of the command. (paragraph 1-6)
What does internal advisement address besides religious support?
Internal advisement constitutes professional advice on issues potentially impacting military operations or unit and individual readiness. (paragraph 1-7)
What does the Establishment Clause prohibit in Army religious support?
The Establishment Clause prohibits unfair use of governmental authority, force, or influence to mandate or unduly promote any particular form of religion, religious belief, or practice. (paragraph 1-17)
Who is responsible for assessing Soldiers’ religious, moral, ethical, and morale needs?
Assessment of the religious, moral, ethical, and morale needs and concerns of Soldiers within a unit is a command responsibility. (paragraph 2-2)
What must accompany a religious accommodation appeal request?
A memorandum stating that this interview has occurred will accompany the request for appeal. (paragraph 4-18)