The training objective is operational readiness - units and soldiers that are tactically and technically proficient. A UMT must know the unit's doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Tactical proficiency is a demonstrated understanding of the Army's warfighting doctrine and tactics. To provide effective religious support in combat, the UMT must know its unit's doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures. The team must participate fully in unit training to achieve tactical proficiency.
Technical proficiency is gained from religious support training with other UMTs.
Technical proficiency is the demonstrated ability to perform all tasks related to one's functional area. Technical proficiency is gained from religious support training with other UMTs. In addition to developing tactical and technical proficiency, the UMT develops cohesion with other soldiers in the unit by undergoing the same rigorous training. As the commander's special staff officer for religious support, chaplains at brigade-level and higher are responsible for assessing the technical proficiency of UMTs in subordinate units. Chaplains at brigade-level and higher are responsible for assessing the readiness of UMTs.