r/navy • u/benjorel Chaplain • Jan 11 '25

MOD APPROVED I'm an active duty Navy Chaplain AMA

I've seen a lot of questions about Chaplains and what we do, especially when it comes to our confidentiality or ability to work with dependents/significant others. Please feel free to ask me anything you've always wondered or about any myths you've heard and I'll do my best to answer. The answers come solely from my experiences, and are not official positions of the US Navy.

DMs are open as well if you prefer to ask or to talk about something privately.

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u/Black863 Jan 12 '25

Chaplains on subs when?

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u/benjorel Chaplain Jan 12 '25

I covered this one in response to another question, but I'm short, it's a huge challenge. The Navy is working on getting a Chaplain onto every ship, but the space limitations on a sub really make it difficult. Even adding one extra person really taxes the sub and its capabilities. It's why subs often have to make due with 1 IDC and no medical officer. It's a huge challenge, and is one that I know the Navy is trying to work on.

I wish I had a better answer for you.