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Commissioned Officers:
 
General Officers: 

5 Star General-1-Authorized for future use
 
National Director-General-4 stars(CEO)-1
 
Directors-LtGeneral-3 stars(Directors)-4
 
Division Commanders-Major General-2 stars(Division Commanders)-10
 
State Commanders-Brigadier General-1 star("state" Commanders)-50
 
Company And Field Grade Officers
 
Senior Chaplain-Colonel
Chaplain-Major-Oak Leaf
Sr.Assistant Chaplain-(Company Commander- Captain-2 Bars
Assistant Chaplain-Lt-1 bar
 

Authorized Senior Staff (reporting to Board):
 
Judge Advocate General -Major General- Provide advice and guidance on all legal matters.
 
Director of Finance -Major General-To oversee all fanincial Matters.
 
Director of Personnel-Major General- Investigate applications and placements.
 
Recruiting Director-Major General- Oversees all recruiting.
 
Director of Supply- Major General- Oversees all supply operations.
 
 

THE CHAPLAIN'S ROLE
 
1.CHAPLAIN HAS MORE ROLES THAN ANY OTHER OFFICER, ESPECIALLY IN SENSITIVE AREAS.
 
2.CHAPLAIN IS MORE VISIBLE THAN MOST OFFICERS, THEREFORE HE/SHE MUST BE CREDIBLE, BE PROFESSIONALLY COMPETENT, "READ IN" ON THE MILITARY FUNCTION, KNOW THE MISSION, BE CONCERNED WITH THE TOTAL ENVIRRONMENT.
 
3.CHAPLAIN NEEDS TO KNOW MILITARY ASSETS AND SYSTEMS, AND HOW TO USE THEM.
 
4.IN HIS/HER COUNSELING, THE CHAPLAIN SHOULD EMPHASIZE PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL ASPECTS. HE/SHE SHOULD BE A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE COMMAND.
 
 
 
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