Change of Command Ceremony

Eeyore · March 10, 2009, 03:37:31 PM

I searched the forums for a Change of Command Ceremony script and came up empty handed. We are about to change over to a new c/CC, anyone have a script for a ceremony?

Thanks in advance.

jimmydeanno · March 10, 2009, 03:44:31 PM

http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/u_081503135155.pdf

CAPP 3 - Guide to CAP Protocol.

There is a good description on Page 1, Chapter 2. Then see attachment 4 on how to do it.

Eeyore · March 10, 2009, 03:45:24 PM

Perfect, thank you.

Bluelakes 13 · March 10, 2009, 04:29:02 PM

We follow this script

http://kalemis.com/coc.doc

jeders · March 10, 2009, 06:52:51 PM

As someone who just did a change of command ceremony, no matter what script you use make sure that you practice it.

dtims1 · March 11, 2009, 06:49:25 PM

If you look at FM 7-21.13, Appendix C you will get the script for the ceremony.

Gunner C · March 11, 2009, 11:10:26 PM

Quote from: dtims1 on March 11, 2009, 06:49:25 PM
If you look at FM 7-21.13, Appendix C you will get the script for the ceremony.

That would be an Army change of command. They are different.

PHall · March 12, 2009, 12:30:51 AM

AFI 36-2203, Chapter 7, Section D has the Air Force Change of Command ceremony script.

RiverAux · March 12, 2009, 02:27:01 AM

Thought I saw this in one of the CAP pamphlets...

jimmydeanno · March 12, 2009, 01:16:16 PM

Quote from: PHall on March 12, 2009, 12:30:51 AM
AFI 36-2203, Chapter 7, Section D has the Air Force Change of Command ceremony script.

And CAPP 3 has the Civil Air Patrol version. The AFM one is written to be performed with a parade and reviewing stand, etc.

USADOD · May 28, 2009, 07:54:57 AM

Quote from: jimmydeanno on March 12, 2009, 01:16:16 PM
Quote from: PHall on March 12, 2009, 12:30:51 AM
AFI 36-2203, Chapter 7, Section D has the Air Force Change of Command ceremony script.

And CAPP 3 has the Civil Air Patrol version. The AFM one is written to be performed with a parade and reviewing stand, etc.

Oh wouldn't that be nice.

RogueLeader · January 28, 2010, 12:39:36 AM

Glad I found this. It is very helpful. Just wish that we had enough cadets to have a parade.

flyguy06 · January 30, 2010, 12:42:51 AM

Quote from: Gunner C on March 11, 2009, 11:10:26 PM
Quote from: dtims1 on March 11, 2009, 06:49:25 PM
If you look at FM 7-21.13, Appendix C you will get the script for the ceremony.
That would be an Army change of command. They are different.

No, they areally aren't that different. Just cause its an army reference doesn't mean it should automatically be dismissed. I have seen Air Force changes of command and its pretty much the same ceremony. They have the incoming commander, the outgoing commander, the senior commander, and the NCO (or cadet in CAP's case) there is the unit guidon.

The four of them form a square and go through the ceremony. Its a very surreal ceremony. I like the reading of the meaning behind the ceremony. Its great.

The four form a square. The NCOIC gives the guidon to the outgoing CC to signify his last of loyalty to the commander. the outgoing CC passes the guidon to the Senior Commander as a symbol of relinquishing the unit to thehigher echelon because can never be without an officer in command. The Senior Commander passes the guidon to the incoming Commander to symbolise his trust in the new commander and that makes the appointment official. The incoming CC passes the guidon to the NCOIC as a symbol of trust in the NCO corps. The NCOIC returns to the formation and gives the guidon back to the guidon bearer.