Most are excellent. However, a shortcoming trend would be a failure to get completely immersed in Marine activities. Like any leader, the chaplain must be involved.
Chaplains belong out with the troops.
Every door is open to the chaplain. Some are often reluctant to explore outside their office and chapel. The chaplain who sits in his office while the troops are in the field is the single biggest problem. Solve that one and things get on the right track. The second biggest problem is orientation.