text: Chapter 10
  +Spiritual Readiness
  This chapter discusses spiritual readiness, the fourth domain in the H2F System. It
  provides tools and techniques for leaders and individuals exercising spiritual readiness
  development, sustainment, or repair. It discusses what spiritual readiness is, the
  purpose for spiritual readiness, who conducts or enables spiritual readiness, how
  spiritual readiness is developed, and the aspects of spiritual readiness. Lastly, this
  chapter lists resources available.
  INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUAL READINESS
  10-1. Spiritual readiness develops the personal qualities a person needs in times of stress, hardship, and
  tragedy. These qualities come from religious, philosophical, or human values and form the basis for character,
  disposition, decision making, and integrity. People develop their spiritual readiness from diverse value
  systems that stem from their religious, philosophical, and human values. The spiritual readiness domain is
  inclusive and universally vital to all personnel no matter their background, philosophy, or religion. It applies
  to both religious and non-religious persons and concepts. Leaders play an active role in creating and fostering
  a climate that encourages individual spiritual readiness according to their respective worldviews, while at the
  same time communicating respect and dignity for diversity in a pluralistic setting. (See AR 600-63 for more
  on spirituality.)
  10-2. Spirituality is often described as a sense of connection that gives meaning and purpose to a person’s
  life. It is unique to each individual. The spiritual dimension applies to all people, whether religious and non-
  religious. Identifying one’s purpose, core values, beliefs, identity, and life vision defines the spiritual
  dimension. These elements, which define the essence of a person, enable one to build inner strength, make
  meaning of experiences, behave ethically, persevere through challenges, and be resilient when faced with
  adversity. An individual’s spirituality draws upon parts of personal, philosophical, psychological, and
  religious teachings or beliefs, and forms the basis of their character. (See AR 350-53 for more on spirituality.)
  Understanding the general spiritual readiness enables leaders to encourage personal spiritual readiness in a
  climate where mutual respect and dignity encourage dialogue, foster team cohesion, and enable healthy free
  exercise of religion or no religion by all personnel. This approach enables and supports collective and
  individual readiness as Soldiers endure challenging and stressful conditions in training or operational
  environments.
  10-3. People enhance their spiritual readiness through reflection and practice of a lifestyle based on the
  personal qualities they need during times of stress, hardship, and tragedy. When their actions deviate from
  their stated values, then they may experience inner conflict. Those struggling for integrity and congruity often
  only find inner peace after overcoming the struggle. They develop spiritual readiness by studying, connecting
  with, and understanding the value systems that mold their personal qualities. As their spiritual readiness
  grows, they become a leader of character and build the resilience necessary to navigate crises.
  FREE EXERCISE AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CONCERNS
  10-4. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution begins “Congress shall make no law respecting an
  establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof….” This clause is a constitutional bedrock
  providing grounding for religious support and spiritual readiness. The Army values Soldiers’ rights to
  observe tenets of their respective religions, or to observe no religion at all. Free exercise of religion supports
  the Army mission of sustaining Soldiers’ short- and long-term readiness, building ethical and moral strength,
  and motivating Soldiers to meet present and future challenges.