Jewish Chaplain's Combat Kit

The Jewish chaplain's combat kit was designed for use by the Jewish chaplain in conducting Jewish

religious services under noncombat field conditions. Figure 6-7 shows three views of this kit. View A shows atop view of the contents. View B shows the front view of the kit. View C shows the velour covers and equipment in place. The Jewish chaplain's combat kit should contain the following items: . Ark with hangings and coverings . Two candles l Two candlesticks l Bimah cover l Kiddush cup c Yad . Torah l Altar frontal

PREPARING FOR A JEWISH COMBAT SERVICE.- The first step in preparing for a Jewish combat service is to set up the portable Lee altar. Then, you should take the following steps to prepare the altar and arrange the appointments:

1. Cover the altar with the altar frontal.

2. Open the combat kit and remove all items except the Torah.

_3. Install the hangings and coverings.

4. Place the kit on the altar.

_5. Place the kiddush cup at the center of the base compartment of the kit.

6. Place the candlesticks, with candles, on either side and to the rear of the kiddush cup.

When you have completed the altar assembly, you should begin to lay out the vestments.

LAYING OUT JEWISH VESTMENTS.- The required Jewish vestments are shown in figure 6-8. To lay out the vestments for Jewish divine services, you will need the following items: @ One tallit (tallis) . One yarmulkah (yarmulke) . One field table for displaying the vestments

The only items required by the rabbi are the tallit and the yarmulkah. Place the tallit and yarmulkah on the field table so they are convenient and easily visible to the rabbi.

Figure 6-7.-The Jewish chaplain's field kit: A. Top view; B. Front view showing Torah with cover; C. Front view showing velour covers and equipment in place.

Figure 6-8.-Jewish vestments.

NOTE: The vestments for the Jewish chaplain are basically the same as those worn by Jewish personnel attending the service. In fact, the only required vestments for male personnel attending Jewish services are the tallit (prayer shawl) and yarmulkah. When conducting services either in a military chapel or the field, a male Jewish chaplain will very often wear his duty uniform, yarmulkah, and tallit. Although each Jewish chaplain is issued a white chaplain's scarf, this vestment is rarely ever worn.

Protestant Chaplain's Combat Kit, Type II

The Protestant chaplain's combat kit, type II, is intended for use by Protestant chaplains under field and combat conditions. Figure 6-9 shows the kit in its closed position (view A) and in its open position (view B).

The Protestant chaplain's combat kit, type II should contain the following items:

• Chalice

• Chalice insert

• Chalice paten

• Communion paten

• Ciborium

• Cross

• Candleholders (2) with candles

• Flame protectors (2)

• Bottles (2)

• Host box and host tube

• Heat wafers, large and small

• Bible stand

• Bible or prayer book

• Chaplain's stole

• Altar cloths (3)

• Purificators (3)

• Corporals (3)

• Palls

Some of these items are shown in figure 6-9. The host wafers and the Bible or prayer book are furnished by the individual chaplain but may be placed inside the kit.

PREPARING FOR A PROTESTANT FIELD SERVICE.- The first step is to erect the portable Lee altar. You should then take the following steps:

1. Place the chaplain's kit in a convenient place and open it.

2. Remove the Bible stand and place it in the center of the altar.

3. Remove the plastic linen package and lay it to one side.

4. Remove the cross and center it to the rear of the altar.

5. Remove the candleholders containing the candles and place them at the rear corners of the altar.

6. Remove the chaplain's stole if the chaplain intends to use it.

7. Extract the linen package and move the chaplain's kit to a location where it will not be in the way during the service.

Figure 6-9.-Protestant Chaplain's Combat Kit, Type II: A. Closed position; B. Open position.

The basic altar assembly of these items is shown in figure 6-10.

NOTE: Consult with your chaplain to find out any additional requirements or changes to these basic instructions. PReferences may vary among individual chaplains.