Does a military chaplain have to give a service for all denominations, i.e., Roman Catholic, Jewish, Islam?
No. Chaplains are ordained and endorsed to represent their Faith Group. A Protestant Chaplain would never be allowed to provide a Roman Catholic Mass. Confusion often comes when the chaplain is expected to assist the military person for religious services. For example, if a Roman Catholic sailor came to the AGC Chaplain requesting a visit with a Priest, the chaplain would contact the nearest Roman Catholic chaplain and help set up the appointment or service. The military requires each chaplain to provide for the religious needs of the command, but not necessarily, conduct the service or ministry.
