Religious Freedom
DAF E-Learning Version:
Knowledge Check
Q: The right of Service Members to observe any religion or no religion is known as:
A: Religious Freedom
Q: Religious Accommodation allows for individual expressions of sincerely held belief. Select each appropriate response (Select all that apply).
A: Unless doing so has an adverse impact on unit cohesion; Unless doing so has an adverse impact on military readiness; unless doing so adversely affects good order and discipline or health and safety.
Q: An officer has been asked by his church to pose with his family for a photo to be used in a brochure for the church. Would you advise the officer to do this?
A: He should wear civilian clothing; Recommend he discuss with his judge advocate and chaplain.
Q: A Wing Commander has decided that prayer should no longer be included in any public events in the unit. How would you advise this commander? Select each appropriate response (select all that apply)
A: Discuss with your judge advocate and chaplain; Caution! This could violate the Free Exercise clause of the First Amendment; Prayer at events such as retirements and promotions are a matter of personal choice for the honoree. A chaplain led prayer at other special events such as a change of command or award ceremony is a military tradition of long standing and may be included.
Q: An NCO is offended by the Bible on the desk of a coworker and complains to his supervisor. What should the supervisor do? Select each appropriate response. (Select all that apply).
A: Discuss with his or her judge advocate and chaplain; Explain to the NCO why the airman is allowed to have the Bible on his or her desk; Encourage all to treat others with dignity and respect even when they disagree on religious beliefs and practices.
Q: An Airman would like to talk about his faith with a coworker in the office. How would you advise this Airman? Select each appropriate response (Select all that apply).
A: All Choices are Correct
Q: An Airman wants to maintain a kosher diet as part of expressing and or observing his jewish faith. He asks his supervisor to approve separate rations so that he is able to purchase his own food rather than eat in the dining facility. What should the supervisor do? Select each appropriate response (Select all that apply)
A: Consult with his or her commander, which is the person that can make the decision; Seek guidance from the judge advocate and chaplain regarding religious dietary practices and Air Force policy.
