As combatants? No. It is not undheard of for Chaplains to be in the field, and quite often in harm's way. They are not there as fighters, they are present to offer spiritual guidance to those who are.
It varies, just like Army/Air Force, etc doctors. They are recruited out of civilian life, do not go through regular "basic training", and generally receive commissions based on that individuals credentials and skills. Many doctors go in as Majors. Most Chaplains go in as Captains or lower.
reflects the Army's approach to combat
A guess: maybe the Southern clergy were tired of being told to preach that slavery was a God-given arrangement of master and man.
Combat Service Support
false/no
Royal Army Chaplains' Department was created in 1796.
Cooks like all people in the Australian Army are trained in basic combat. They are unlikely to go into combat as it is not their job function.
It varies, just like Army/Air Force, etc doctors. They are recruited out of civilian life, do not go through regular "basic training", and generally receive commissions based on that individuals credentials and skills. Many doctors go in as Majors. Most Chaplains go in as Captains or lower.
James D. Key has written: 'Touch-and-go' -- subject(s): Military chaplains, African American clergy, United States, Chaplains, United States. Army, Biography
The job of an Army Chaplain is to care for the spiritual well being of Soldiers etc. Army Chaplains do not have to go through basic training but they do have to attend a Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course.
Personnel that join the military as officers (doctors, dentists, ministers, lawyers) attend a basic officer's branch course instead of basic combat training.
More than 3,000 representing 140 religious groups.
All other branches of the Army support Combat Arms
With the large amount of women in the modern army, women inevitably find themselves in combat situations. Women are not intentionally put into combat situations. Women are not allowed into the fire and maneuver branches of armor and infantry. These are the two army branches that go out looking to get into close combat with the enemy. Everyone else, and subsequently the women, avoid direct enemy contact.
reflects the Army's approach to combat
Arlen L. Fowler has written: 'Research material on the religious experience of Blacks in the Army' -- subject(s): African Americans, Armed Forces, Chaplains, Military, Military Chaplains, Religion
YES. From 1942 to 1944, Robinson served as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. The ended before he saw combat.