HAFMD1-34 — Chief Of Chaplains

HAFMD1-34 governs the Air Force Chief of Chaplains’ mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and delegated authority.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-34
  • Title: CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS
  • Date: 2022-10-19

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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.

Topics covered

  • Religious accommodation
  • Spiritual fitness
  • Leadership advisement
  • Chaplain Corps education and training
  • Chaplain Corps resources
  • Ecclesiastical endorsing agencies
  • Delegated authority

Questions and answers

What authority does the Secretary of the Air Force retain under HAFMD1-34?

The SecAF is responsible for, and has all legal authority necessary to conduct, the affairs of the DAF. (paragraph 2)

Who does the Air Force Chief of Chaplains report to?

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)

What must the Air Force Chief of Chaplains provide for Airmen, Guardians, and their families?

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)

Who is responsible for managing chaplain and Religious Affairs Airmen development?

Managing the education, training, and development of Air Force chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen. (paragraph 3)

What role does the Air Force Chief of Chaplains have on the Armed Forces Chaplains Board?

Serving as a member of the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, providing advice to the Secretary of Defense on matters regarding religion. (paragraph 3)

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