CAP Talk

Cadet Programs => Cadet Programs Management & Activities => Topic started by: Eeyore on March 10, 2009, 03:37:31 PM

Title: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: Eeyore on 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.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: jimmydeanno on 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.


Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: Eeyore on March 10, 2009, 03:45:24 PM
Perfect, thank you.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: Bluelakes 13 on March 10, 2009, 04:29:02 PM
We follow this script

http://kalemis.com/coc.doc
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: jeders on 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.  ;D
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: RiverAux on March 12, 2009, 02:27:01 AM
Thought I saw this in one of the CAP pamphlets...
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: USADOD on 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.  ;D
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: RogueLeader on 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.
Title: Re: Change of Command Ceremony
Post by: flyguy06 on 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.