Chaplain Branch (Canadian Forces)

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The Chaplain Branch is a personnel branch of the Canadian Forces (CF).

[edit] Current developments

On 24 September, 2006, the Department of National Defence issued a press release indicating that, "[i]n order to better represent the diversity of Canadian society, and reflect the multi-faith nature of today’s chaplaincy", the current Branch cap badge would be replaced with three new badges. The new badges would retain the crowned wreath of red maple leaves and central blue circle; the Maltese Cross behind the circle would be removed. On the circle would be "a different symbol for each faith tradition: for Christian chaplains, the Maltese cross, which has long been associated with Christian chaplaincy. Jewish chaplains will wear the symbol of the tablets of the Law and the Magen David (the star of David) and Muslim chaplains will wear the crescent." A scroll with the motto "VOCATIO AD SERVITIUM" would be placed below the circle.[1] These badges were approved by the Canadian Heraldic Authority on 15 March, 2006.[2]

[edit] Order of precedence

Preceded by: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch

Chaplain Branch

Succeeded by: Canadian Forces Military Police

Canadian Forces Personnel Branches

Air Operations Branch | Band Branch | Cadet Instructors Cadre | Canadian Forces Medical Service | Canadian Forces Military Police | Canadian Military Engineers | Chaplain Branch | Communications and Electronics Branch | Dental Branch | Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch | Intelligence Branch | Legal Branch | Logistics Branch | Naval Operations Branch | Personnel Selection Branch | Public Affairs Branch | Royal Canadian Armoured Corps | Royal Canadian Infantry Corps | Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery | Training Development Branch