by Mrs Haruo » Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:15 am
"There is no doubt military personal need spiritual advise, counsel, etc...but wouldn't that be better served by people outside of the military hierarchy?"
Speaking as one who has been in the military, trying to get counsel from someone with no experience with pressures and customs of military life was less than helpful, no matter how sincere or well meaning their intent.
Being part of the military hierarchy--and an officer, can sometimes give a military chaplain ability to pull a few strings to help a troubled soldier that a civilian would never have.
Don't despair if your job and your rewards are few, remember that the mighty oak was once a nut like you!