mp24957 Chaplain Mag Summer 2005 new.p65 - Chaplains service

CHAPLAINS SERVICE AND EXTERNAL VISITS
SANDF CHAPLAINS AND ISDSC
The Interstate Defence and Security Council (ISDSC)’s Spiritual & Moral Support sub-sub Workgroup met in Zambia from 8 to 11 August. The
Chaplain Gen, accompanied by three SSOs attended that conference. The most important item discussed was the way in which caplains from
member states can cooperate on the practice of Moral and Spiritual Support to commanders of our armed forces in the region especially during
joint operations. South Africa was re-elected chairperson on this bi-annual conference.
The following guidelines were approved:
• The facilitate regular and meaningful interaction amongst spiritual/
moral practitioners within the Defence Forces of member states.
• To facilitate regular exchange of ideas on the administration and
application of religion, ethics and morals amongst the Defence
Forces of member states.
• To work towards a common strategy of spiritual/moral ministry in
the event of joint military exercises.
Delegates at the 2005 Work Group, Lusaka, Zambia
• To create a forum by which Military Spiritual and moral Support
Services of member states can be advise their respective Defence
Forces on matters of religion, morals and morale.
• To encourage cooperation in the field of religious eduction and
training at the level of practitioners and in the military community
in general.
• To promote cooperation between the Work Group and other regional
and international military organisation with similar religious/moral
objectives and philosophies.
SANDF Chaplains’ Delegation at the WorkGroup with the South African High Commissioner
to Zambia,Mr Masala
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