Depending on how this is worked out, it could be OK. The danger, though, is this: There could come about a "more favored" class (or denomination) of chaplains who WILL pray without using Jesus' name at a public event.
Commanders will be looking for someone to do the job of offering up a neutral prayer. Let's say that some denomination is more likely to do that than other chaplains. The commander, of course, would be kindly disposed toward that chaplain for "assisting" him at various public events.
You know the rating system and how it affects the advancement of officers in the military.
Better, I think, to simply end the practice of chaplains praying at required events. (The best choice would be for America to simply grow up and recognize that there are different religions and denominations among us....but the immature and out of touch with the Founders will not tolerate such tolerance.)
Jesus was not tolerated well in His day, either. The servant is not above the Master. It is enough to be like Him. Amen.
***You know the rating system and how it affects the advancement of officers in the military.***
That was my first thought when I read through the article in yesterday's Stars and Stripes.