How should a Chaplain be addressed?

• A. General
• B. Chaplain
• C. Sir
• D. Colonel

Answer: (B)

In the Army, chaplains are addressed by their appointment title to reflect their religious duties as part of the Chaplain Corps. The proper form is to say “Chaplain” followed by the last name (or just “Chaplain” on its own in some contexts). This recognizes their role and separates the honor of their religious function from their military rank, which may vary.

Choosing a rank like General or Colonel would be inaccurate unless the chaplain actually holds that rank. Using “Sir” isn’t the standard formal address for chaplains in Army protocol, whereas “Chaplain” directly identifies their official position and is the appropriate form of address in most interactions.