When this conflict was not resolved through accommodation or administrative means, judicial or nonjudical action became the primary way to resolve the issue. As the Army becomes an increasingly diverse organization comprised of individuals from many faiths and religions, it is important for soldiers and leaders to understand the Army s policies on religious accommodation. During this lesson you will learn about religious accommodation. As leaders you need to understand the policies and be capable of addressing any issues that may arise concerning religious accommodation and religious discrimination. Whenever the term religion is used, most people think about Church, faith, or organized beliefs.
Religion is basically an outward formal expression of one s spirituality.
The Army places a high value on the rights of service members to observe the tenets of their respective religions. It is the Army s policy to approve requests for accommodation of religious practices when they will not have an adverse impact on readiness, unit cohesion, health, safety, discipline, or otherwise interfere with the soldier s military duties. What this means is the accommodation of a soldier s religious practices cannot always be guaranteed at all times, but must depend on military necessity. Religious discrimination, like other forms of discrimination, can take place in many ways. Discounting the religious beliefs of others.