HAFMD1-34 governs the Air Force Chief of Chaplains’ mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and delegated authority.
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It defines the Chief of Chaplains’ role in providing religious accommodation, spiritual fitness, and leadership advisement for the Department of the Air Force. It assigns responsibilities for Chaplain Corps leadership, education, training, resources, religious matters, and cooperative relationships.
The SecAF is responsible for, and has all legal authority necessary to conduct, the affairs of the DAF. (paragraph 2)
The AF/HC reports directly to the CSAF but provides support to the SecAF, the Under Secretary of the Air Force (USecAF), other Secretariat offices, the CSAF, CSO, and other Air Staff and Office of the Chief of Space Operations (informally known as Space Staff) offices. (paragraph 2)
Providing religious accommodation, spiritual fitness, and leadership advisement, ensuring all Airmen, Guardians, and their families have opportunities to exercise their constitutional, statutory right to the free exercise of religion consistent with Department of Defense (DoD) policy. (paragraph 3)
Managing the education, training, and development of Air Force chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen. (paragraph 3)
Serving as a member of the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, providing advice to the Secretary of Defense on matters regarding religion. (paragraph 3)