Coc Ceremonies - Sop - W - Annexes

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
20TH CBRNE COMMAND

2400 21ST STREET, BUILDING E2400
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND 21010-5424
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
AFCB-CM Effective: 1 Feb 2018

Supersedes: 1 June 2017
SUBJECT: Ceremonies Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) change 1
1. APPLICABILITY. This SOP applies to all units in the 20th CBRNE Command.
2. REFERENCES.
a. AR 840-10 Flags, Guidons, Streamers, Tabards, and Automobile and Aircraft Plates.
b. Training Circular (TC) 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies.
c. Applicable Installation Policies and Procedures for the conduct of ceremonies.
3. PURPOSE. To standardize the conduct and execution of change of command (COC) and
responsibility (COR) ceremonies within the 20th CBRNE Command. The standards outlined in this SOP
will also be used to conduct unit activations and deactivations at the Bde/Grp and Bn levels.
4. RESPONSIBILITY. Commanders and Command Sergeants Major (CSM) are responsible for the
conduct and execution of ceremonies in their organization and those of their subordinate commands in
accordance with the standards described in this SOP.
5. GENERAL BACKGROUND.
a. Because the 20th CBRNE Command and subordinate units are located on 19 different
installations across 16 different states, the potential for different standards and traditions may arise. In
addition, the execution of ceremonies is sometimes planned and executed without the presence,
experience and guidance of the next higher command or the availability of subordinate units on the same
installation. As a result, decisions like the formation of troops may be limited to a small amount of
Soldiers available to participate in the ceremony or none at all. Other decisions based on the lack
available troops ie. Inspection of Troops and Pass and Review are often not conducted.
b. Recent observations indicate a need to standardize the conduct of ceremonies to ensure they are
properly executed and uphold our Army’s time honored customs and traditions. Traditions that instill pride
in Soldiers and their units and build on standards, unit discipline, cohesion and espirit de corps.
c. Battalion level and above commanders hosting a ceremony will incorporate all sub-command
elements of the 20th CBRNE Command, located on the same installation, into the ceremony with their
respective guidons. If a sub-command is deployed a cased set of colors with guidon bearer and unit
representative (Rear Detachment) will be present.
d. This SOP focuses primarily on military reviews IAW TC 3-21.5, chapter 10. A change of
command/responsibility and the activation/deactivation of a unit are typical of military reviews. Unit
commanders may incorporate military parade actions IAW TC 3-21.5, chapter 11 (ie. sound off, officer’s
center march) into a military review to enhance the ceremony.
e. All recommend deviations or changes to this SOP must be approved by the 20th CBRNE
CSM. The only exception to this SOP are those units on an installation where an established standard for
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20th CBRNE Command, Ceremonies Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
the conduct of ceremonies has been established by the Senior Mission Commander (ie. Fort Carson &
Fort Stewart).
6. STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL CEREMONIES.
a. GENERAL.
1). Commanders and their CSM should determine if the use of a bugler is appropriate given
the expected size of the formation. A good rule of thumb is to use a bugler if there are five or more
subordinate commands and a military band present on the parade field. The use of verbal commands is
more appropriate for smaller formations.
2). Commanders will conduct an “Inspection of Troops” and a “Pass and Review” at the
Brigade/Grp and Battalion level. Inspection of troops is not required for CORs.
3). The CSM is the keeper of the colors and responsible for the training and maintenance of
the Color Guard. For this reason it is strongly encouraged that the Organizational Colors be used to
conduct CORs. However, because the NCO sword is also an historic item used by the NCOs of years
past the NCO Sword may also be used.
4). A CSM or the most Sr. NCO, in the CSMs absence, will be present behind the color guard
during all ceremonies where a color guard is present. CSM/1SG will not wear ascots as part of the
color guard.
5). CORs for 1SGs. This event is optional. It is recommended that units conduct a recognition
event without troops to farewell the outgoing 1SG and welcome the incoming. However, Commanders
may conduct CORs for their incoming 1SG if time and resources allow.
6). Guests receiving flowers and or other gifts as part of the ceremony should be asked to
stand as a courtesy if at all possible. This allows for other guests to better observe the presentation and
acknowledgement of the honored guest.
7). Remarks given during a ceremony should be limited to a combined total of 15 minutes. 5
minutes for the reviewing officer, 7 minutes for the outgoing commander/CSM and 3 minutes for the
incoming commander/CSM or any combination that does not exceed a total of 15 minutes.
8). Units are encouraged to display vehicles and other MTOE/COTS related equipment on the
flanks of the parade field or behind the reviewing stand that show case the unit’s mission and capabilities.
All equipment on display will be of an exceptionally high standard of appearance and cleanliness.
b. UNIFORM.
1). The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with black beret is the uniform for all personnel
participating in the ceremony, ie. troops on the field, reviewing party, narrator etc. This standard does not
apply to military guests.
2). All pens will be removed when sleeves are down and all wrist watches will be removed
when sleeves are rolled.
3). Headgear will be worn for all outdoor ceremonies conducted indoors.
4). The formation selected is determined by space available and other desires of the
commander. Commanders may alter the formation or prescribed distances to meet local situations (ie,
indoor vs. outdoor) but will make every attempt to adhere to TC 3-21.5 and this SOP.
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5). Representative unit formations will be 6-8 Soldiers abreast and at least three ranks deep.
Each unit should be sized uniformly with the tallest Soldiers in the front and to the right. Commanders
should not cause the leaders to change their designated positions because of their size.
c. FLAGS AND GUIDONS.
1). General Officer (GO) flags should only be present for general officers who are part of the
ceremony (ie. Reviewing Officer). GO flags are not required for general officers who are only present as
a guest. When displayed, GO flags should be positioned to the left of the guest speaker podium or other
appropriate viewing area near the guest seating so as not to obstruct the view of the ceremony and will
not be displayed as part of the color guard. GO flags are displayed using an eight foot staff with the top
point of the star(s) oriented upward.
2). The organizational colors of the next higher command are not required as part of the color
guard.
3). Cords and Tassels of any kind will not be displayed on the National, Army and
organizational Colors.
4). The 4-foot 4-inch hoist by 5-foot 6-inch fly are the standard sizes for all colors carried at the
same time as part of a color guard. The only exception is that the National flag must be the same size
or larger than other flags carried.
5). The length of the wooden flagstaffs are 9 feet 6 inches or eight feet. The flagstaff for
all flags on display in or outdoors will be the same length and height when carried as part of a color
guard. When in a fixed position on display and in line (ie. indoors) the National colors will be at the right;
that is, to the left of an observer facing the display. Flagstaffs for company guidons are 8 feet.
d. COLOR GUARD.
1). The National colors must be carried by an NCO.
2). Color Guard flag bearers will secure flag staff with right hand over left hand.
3). Color Guard may wear ascots, pistol belt and white gloves. At a minimum flag bearers
will wear a flag carrying harness. The only other Soldiers who will wear ascots are Ushers.
4). While moving, with colors, the color guards will not swing their arms.
7. PLANNING AND COORDINATION.
a. Ceremonies conducted during the warmer months of the year should start NLT 0900-0930.
Ceremonies conducted during the cooler months of the year should start NET 1000.
b. Units will not position medical personnel and support vehicles behind the formation.
c. For assistance with ceremonial music, bugle calls and martial music, units may download MP3s
from http://www.music.army.mil/music/.
d. The COT should be selected well in advance of the ceremony start date and immediately begin to
rehears commands and movements.
e. At a minimum, units will conduct one key leader and one full dress rehearsal NLT 24hrs prior to
day of execution.
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8. The proponents for this Standard Operating Procedure for Ceremonies is the 20th CBRNE
Command Sergeant Major, at 410-436-0334, and the 20th CBRNE Protocol Office at (410) 436-0337.
JAMES E. BONNER
Brigadier General
Commanding
Enclosures:
Annex A Bde/Grp, Bn COC

Annex B Bde/Grp, Bn COR
Annex C Combined Bde/Grp, Bn COC & COR
Annex D Company Level COC
Annex E Unit Formation Template
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ANNEX A- 20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Change of Command for a Brigade/Group and
Battalion Level
This is a standard script for a combined Brigade/Group or Battalion Level Change of Command and Change of
Responsibility ceremony if both the CDR and CSM are changing out during the same ceremony. For separate
change of command or change of responsibility ceremonies, please refer to appropriate Annex to this SOP.
GENERAL INFORMATION.
a. The below sequence of events script contains three sections: 1) Narrator Cues, Commands & Movement 2)
Narrator Comments 3) Call Outs. Narrator Cues, Commands & Movement are on the left edge of the page in
small print. Narrator Comments are BOLD print in the middle of the page. Call Outs are located throughout this
Annex in a text box with blue letters and used to emphasis clarity and understanding of a particular movement.
b. When a bugler is unavailable, all commands given to the units by the COT or Adjutant will be repeated by
the subordinate commanders in sequence from right to left. In lieu of a band, band quintet, or bugler, units may
play bugle calls and other martial music via digital audio recordings (ie. DVD, MP3).
The Commanders Bio’s will not be read during the Inspection of Troops, only the unit history.
See Annex E for Unit Formation Templates.
FORMATION OF TROOPS
FORMATION OF TROOPS:
Narrator Cues, Drill Commands & Movement Because this a COC the traditional
formation of troops from the ready line to
0910: Band moves on field
the final line by order of the adjutant
(GUIDE ON LINE) has been omitted to
0915: Pre-Ceremony music starts save time. Units should form on the Final
All units move from the ready line to their positions on Line at parade rest prior to the start of the
the final line in the most convenient and orderly manner.
They are aligned and given the command “PARADE, REST”.
ceremony. Commanders who desire to
use the traditional method of formation of
troops can refer to TC 3-21.5 Chapter 10,
page 10-9.
0920: Narrator
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IN 10 MINUTES.
0925: Narrator
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IN 5 MINUTES. PLEASE
MOVE TOWARD YOUR SEATS. YOU ARE REMINDED THAT ONLY OFFICIAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE PERMITTED ON THE FIELD AND PLEASE SILENCE ALL
CELL PHONES AT THIS TIME.
0928: Narrator
THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN SHORTLY.
0930: verify reviewing
party is ready ...
GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ON BEHALF OF THE COMMANDER

AND COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE (48TH, 52D, 71 ST BRIGADE/GROUP)
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20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Change of Command
for Brigade/Group and Battalion Level
COMMAND TEAM, (COL, LTC) ____________________ AND COMMAND SERGEANT

MAJOR ____________________, WELCOME TO TODAY’S CHANGE OF COMMAND
CEREMONY FOR THE ____ BDE, GRP, BN ____ OF THE ____ 20 TH , BDE, GRP ___.
U U U UPU UPU U
THIS MORNING WE BID FAREWELL TO (COL, LTC) ___________________, AND

WELCOME (COL, LTC) ___________________.
TODAY’S CEREMONY IS A REFLECTION OF PROCEDURES PRACTICED SINCE THE

BIRTH OF OUR ARMY IN 1775.
THE PRESENCE OF THE BAND REPRESENTS THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE MARTIAL

MUSIC HAS PLAYED THROUGHOUT HISTORY BY INSTILLING PRIDE, LOYALTY
AND COURAGE IN ARMIES BEFORE BATTLE.
THE FORMATION OF TROOPS CENTERED ON OUR NATIONAL FLAG REPRESENTS

THE UNIFIED PURPOSE OF OUR ARMY AND ITS WILLINGNESS TO MAKE THE
ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN THE DEFENSE OF OUR NATION. NEXT TO OUR
NATIONAL FLAG ARE OUR UNIT COLORS. THIS CLOSENESS TO THE NATIONAL
FLAG SYMBOLIZES THE TRUST PLACED IN US BY OUR NATION. BEFORE EACH
UNIT IS THE COMPANY GUIDON, AND EACH IS A SYMBOL OF PRIDE, TRADITION
AND HISTORY.
UNIT COLORS STILL SERVE TO MARK THE LOCATION OF AN ORGANIZATION’S

HEADQUARTERS AND ITS COMMANDER.
WHEN A UNIT’S COLORS ARE REMOVED FROM THE HEADQUARTERS, SUCH AS

FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY, THEY REMAIN UNDER GUARD. THIS IS MORE THAN
TRADITION; IT IS SOLEMN RECOGNITION AND DEVOTION TO THE SACRIFICE AND
GALLANTRY OF ALL WHO HAVE EVER SERVED UNDER THOSE COLORS. THE
TASK OF GUARDING UNIT COLORS IS AN HONOR GIVEN TO ONLY THE FINEST OF
SOLDIERS.
(PAUSE)
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUR SPECIAL GUESTS ATTENDING TODAY’S

CEREMONY INCLUDE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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AS WELL AS FELLOW BRIGADE AND BATTALION COMMANDERS AND COMMAND

SERGEANTS MAJOR.
THE REVIEWING OFFICER FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY IS THE COMMANDER OF U
TH TH ST
20 UPU UPU , 48 UPU UPU , 52D, 71
UPU UP , (BG, COL) _________________.
THE COMMANDER OF TROOPS IS (LTC, MAJ) NAME, TITLE AND UNIT . U U
Check with band to determine

who it is commanded by and
the Drum Major
MUSIC FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY IS PROVIDED BY THE __________ INFANTRY

DIVISION BAND, COMMANDED BY ____________________THE DRUM MAJOR IS
______________________.
THE COLOR GUARD IS PROVIDED BY THE UNIT , UNDER THE DIRECTION OF U U
(BATTALION/BDE, GRP) COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR__________________.
THE SOLDIERS ON THE FIELD REPRESENT ALL THE (CBRN/EOD) WARRIORS

FROM EVERY (CO. /BN) ASSIGNED TO THE (BDE, GRP, BN),
“ UNIT MOTTO” . (ie, “Liberty We Defend!!)

U U
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS SPECIAL EVENT. (PAUSE)
ON BEHALF OF THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES OF THE (UNIT) , A BOUQUET OF U U
If there is no Spouse. RED ROSES IN FULL BLOOM ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (OUTGOING CDR’S U
Replace with a parent, child SPOUSE) IN A TRADITION SYMBOLIZING THE APPRECIATION FOR THEIR
U
or other at the request of the

Commanders. SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES OF THE UNIT . U U
YELLOW ROSE BUDS ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (INCOMING CDR SPOUSE) U
U AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FROM THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT AND TO U U
WELCOME THEM TO THE (UNIT) COMMAND TEAM. U U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE RISE FOR THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY THE U
(UNIT) CHAPLAIN, CHAPLAIN (NAME) .

U U U
Invocation by Chaplain
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PLEASE BE SEATED
THE (UNIT) ADJUTANT , (RANK & NAME) , WILL NOW DIRECT “SOUND
U U U U U U
ATTENTION.”
Adjutant directs “SOUND ATTENTION.

The bugler, band or pre-recorded music immediately A “stinger” is the last note of the directed
play “SOUND ATTENTION.” All units execute command and played by a band, bugler or
simultaneously on the stinger. pre-recorded music. Units will execute
When all units are at attention, the Adjutant the appropriate movement when the
directs SOUND ADJUTANT’S CALL. “stinger” is played. If a bugler is used for
The bugler, band or pre-recorded music immediately the ceremony all commands are
plays “SOUND ADJUTANT’S CALL.” “SOUND” instead of “BRING YOUR
Adjutant immediately marches to his/her post midway
between the line of troops and the designated UNITS”.
post of the Commander of Troops (COT) position.
The Adjutant halts and faces to the right, facing the
reviewing stand.
The Commander of Troops marches the staff to their

post midway between the line of troops and the Reviewing
Officer’s (RO) post. Halts the staff, faces
his or herself and the staff to the right facing the Adjutant.
When the COT has halted at his/her post, the Adjutant faces
about and directs ”BRING YOUR UNITS TO
PRESENT ARMS”.
Unit commanders face about and in sequence

command Present, ARMS. They then face about
and Salute.
After all units are at present arms, the

Adjutant faces about, salutes and reports
“SIR/MA’AM, THE COMMAND IS FORMED”.
The COT returns the salute of the Adjutant

and directs “TAKE YOUR POST”. (The
members of the staff do not salute). The
Adjutant takes his/her post by facing to the half
left in marching, marches forward, halts at
normal interval to the right of the right flank
staff member and faces about. When the
Adjutant is in position, the COT commands
“BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS”.
Unit commanders drop their salute, face about and

in sequence command “ORDER, ARMS” and face about.
When all units are at order arms, the senior staff officer
(S3) commands “RIGHT, FACE; COLUMN LEFT,
MARCH; COLUMN LEFT, MARCH; STAFF, HALT;
LEFT, FACE”. At that time the staff should be centered
on and two steps in front of the COT.
PRESENTATION AND HONORS (TO THE REVIEWING OFFICER)
Once the staff is in position the COT faces about.

The reviewing party move to their position on/near the
reviewing stand (from left to right; outgoing CDR, incoming
CDR, RO, when viewed from the reviewing stand).
Note: the RO will reposition to the center of the reviewing
party upon return from inspection in preparation for the COC.
When the Reviewing Party is in position
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the COT faces about and commands “BRING YOUR UNITS

TO PRESENT ARMS”.
and Salute.
The COT faces about, then directs the staff

and himself to presents Arms (over right shoulder)
At this time the RO returns the salute.
Upon completion, the COT goes to order arms,

commands the staff to order arms (over right shoulder)
faces about and commands “BRING YOUR UNITS
TO ORDER ARMS AND PARADE REST”.
in sequence command “ORDER, ARMS” (pause),
“PARADE REST”. They then face about
and assume parade rest.
COT faces about. (Signal for reviewing party to move forward)
The Reviewing Party moves from their position

near the reviewing stand and marches to within
three paces of the COT.
The COT salutes RO and reports “SIR,

THE COMMAND IS PREPARED FOR
INSPECTION”.
The RO steps off to the half left as in marching

the COT moves to RO’s left side from the rear,
the commanders move to RO’s right side.
The band begins to play marching

music on the salute of the COT and
continues to play until the Reviewing
Party has returned to their post. The COT
guides the Reviewing Party to the right
flank of the band. The COT and Reviewing
Party pass in front of the unit commanders.
Note: Narrator will have to adjust the length and tempo

of the unit history based on length of time to
march around the formation during Inspection of Troops.
THE REVIEWING PARTY WILL NOW CONDUCT AN INSPECTION OF TROOPS -

“TROOPING OF THE LINE.” THIS TIME-HONORED TRADITION ALLOWS A COMMANDER
TO INSPECT THE FITNESS AND READINESS OF HIS SOLDIERS WHILE PROVIDING THE
SOLDIERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THEIR COMMANDER UP CLOSE. THE TROOPS
SHOW THEIR COMMANDER THEIR HIGH STATE OF READINESS, DEVOTION TO DUTY,
AND WILLINGNESS TO CARRY OUT THEIR MISSION.
INSERT UNIT HISTORY HERE
Upon the departure of the Reviewing

Party, the Senior Staff Officer (S3) commands
the staff to PARADE REST. After the
inspection has been completed, the senior
staff officer commands STAFF, ATTENTION
(Before the return of the COT).
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As the Reviewing party march off

The CO CDR’s face about.
When the Reviewing Party approaches

the right flank of each unit, the CO
commander commands
“COMPANY, ATTENTION”,
the CO CDR faces about then
“EYES RIGHT” at the halt.
Commands over his/her right shoulder When the company commander
“EYES, RIGHT”. commands eyes right at the halt, he/she
does so over his/her right shoulder.
After Reviewing Party has passed the
left front of the company, at which time he/she
commands “ORDER, ARMS”, faces about To execute the command, the
and commands PARADE REST. Then remains commander, XO (or 1SG) execute eyes
facing the Company. right and salute. The guidon bearer
As the Reviewing Party approaches the rear
executes eyes right and present guidon.
of the right flank Company, the Commander
commands “COMPANY, ATTENTION”. Each Soldier turns his head to the right
and, as the reviewing officer comes into
Once the Reviewing Party has passed the Company,
the commander commands “PARADE, REST”.
his line of vision, each Soldier follows the
The CDR then faces about and assumes Parade rest. officer with his head and eyes until the
reviewing officer reaches the front. At
As the Reviewing Party approaches the Colors that point, the head and eyes of each
the COT inconspicuously commands PRESENT
ARMS (six steps from the Colors) and ORDER
Soldier remain to the front.
ARMS (six steps beyond the Colors). Only the
Organizational Colors dip. The guards present arms,
the color guard and bearers execute eyes right.
After passing in front of the troops, the

inspection continues along the rear of
the troops and terminates at the right
flank of the band. The COT commands
PARTY HALT.
The RO and commanders move by the most

direct route back to their original position at
the reviewing stand. The COT moves back
to his/her position with staff.
HONORS TO THE NATION (National Anthem)
In lieu of “COLORS CENTER

When the reviewing party is in place
and the band has ceased playing, the
MARCH”, Commanders may choose to
COT will execute an about face and command execute “OFFICERS CENTER MARCH”
“BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION”. Unit instead. OFFICERS CENTER MARCH
commanders face about and in sequence command is a maneuver normally conducted as part
“BN/COMPANY, ATTENTION”. They then face about
and assume the position of attention.
of a parade and not as a review, and
requires all subordinate commanders and
When all units are at attention the COT their unit guidons to position themselves
commands “COLORS, CENTER (pause), MARCH” behind the Color Guard and become part
On the command CENTER of colors center march
of the detachment. This maneuver takes
the staff of the COT executes a right face. up more time and synchronization and is
outside the scope of this SOP. For more
On the command MARCH of colors center march information on how to execute
the staff begins marching forward to a position offset
to the left front of the reviewing stand, halts, and
OFFICERS CENTER MARCH see TC 3-
faces to the left on command of the senior staff officer. 21.5, Chapter 11, page 11-3.
In addition the Color Guard marches 7 steps forward
in front of the line of CDRs and halts.
DETACHMENT:
When the Color Guard and staff have halted,
the COT marches forward and takes his
Once the Colors are brought forward the
Detachment consists of the COT, Staff,
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post three steps in front of and centered

on the Color Guard. The COT then faces
about and commands “COLORS
FORWARD, MARCH”.
THE COLORS YOU SEE MOVING FORWARD SYMBOLIZE THE VERY SOUL OF THE
UNITED STATES AND THE INSERT UNIT NAME . THEY ARE A VISIBLE RECORD OF
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THE GLORIES OF THE PAST, THEY STAND AS GUARDIAN OVER THE PRESENT,
AND SERVE TO INSPIRE IN SOLDIERS THE LOYALTY, DUTY, AND COURAGE TO
ACHIEVE VICTORY IN THE FUTURE. IN PAST, THE COLORS SERVED AS A
RALLYING POINT FOR SOLDIERS DURING THE SMOKE AND FOG OF BATTLE.
TODAY, COLORS ARE A SYMBOL OF THE UNIT AND ACCOMPANY THE
COMMANDER WHEREVER HE MAY GO.
The COT commands DETACHMENT, HALT

when he/she has reached original post.
The band ceases playing. The COT then salutes
and reports, “SIR/MA’AM, THE COLORS ARE PRESENT”.
The RO salutes and directs “PRESENT THE COMMAND”.
The COT faces to the right as in marching and marches

until he/she is centered on the staff, halts and faces to the
right facing the staff. .
COT commands “BRING YOUR UNITS TO PRESENT ARMS”.

Unit commanders face about and in sequence command
“PRESENT, ARMS”. They then face about and salute.
The COT then faces about and commands DETACHMENT,

PRESENT, ARMS. (COT, staff and color guard present arms.
only the organizational colors dip).
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE RISE FOR THE PLAYING OF THE NATIONAL
ANTHEM.
COT then executes present arms,

(Signal for band to play the National Anthem)
Anthem Played
Anthem Complete
PLEASE BE SEATED.
After the last note of the National

Anthem, the COT goes to order arms,
Commands DETACHMENT, ORDER ARMS
(detachment will not go to parade
rest).
Faces about and commands “BRING YOUR UNITS

Unit commanders drop salute, face about and in sequence

command “ORDER, ARMS” (PAUSE), PARADE, REST”.
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Commanders then face about and go to parade rest.
COT then faces about facing the reviewing stand.
After the COT has faced about, the RO and both

commanders move forward to their designated
positions to execute the COC with the unit colors.
At this time the COT may put himself and the staff
at parade rest. However, the colors will remain at
the position of attention.
The outgoing CSM moves from his/her post

(at the rear of the Color Guard) around the left flank
of the color guard and halts directly in front of and
facing the Organizational Colors.
After the outgoing CSM has secured the Organizational

Colors from the bearers sling. The CSM will give
the command “CENTER, FACE” (CSM does about face,
outgoing CDR does a left face, new CDR does right face
so as to create a box formation.
THE CHANGE OF COMMAND IS A SIMPLE EVENT THAT IS RICH WITH TRADITION,

SYMBOLISM AND HERITAGE. KEY TO THE CEREMONY IS THE PASSING OF THE
UNITS COLORS. THE COLORS ARE THE COMMANDER’S SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY,
REPRESENTING HIS RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ORGANIZATION. WHEREVER THE
COMMANDER IS, THERE ALSO ARE HIS COLORS.
THE CUSTODIAN OF THE COLORS IS THE COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, THE

SENIOR ENLISTED SOLDIER IN THE UNIT AND THE PRINCIPAL ADVISOR TO THE
COMMANDER.
THE PASSING OF THE COLORS SYMBOLIZES THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY

FROM THE OUTGOING COMMANDER TO THE INCOMING COMMANDER. THE
PASSING OF THE COLORS DEMONSTRATES TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT THE
OLD COMMANDER HAS PASSED THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP TO THE NEW
COMMANDER, AND WITH THIS MUST ALSO PASS THE LOYALTY OF THE
SOLDIERS TO THEIR NEW COMMANDER.
BY AUTHORITY OF ARMY REGULATION 600-20, PARAGRAPH 2-10, THE

UNDERSIGNED ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE INSERT UNIT , EFFECTIVE INSERT
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DATE , SIGNED, INSERT COMMANDER NAME, RANK, (ie, John Doe, LTC,
U U U
Commanding).
INSERT CSMS RANK & NAME NOW PASSES THE COLORS TO INSERT NAME
U U U
RANK OF OUTGOING CDR . U
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INSERT OUTGOING CDR’S RANK & NAME NOW PASSES THE COLORS TO INSERT
U U U
NAME OF REVIEWING OFFICER SIGNIFYING HIS RELINQUISHMENT OF COMMAND

U
AND COMPLETION OF ## MONTHS AS THE COMMANDER OF INSERT UNIT NAME . U U
U INSERT NAME OF REVIEWING OFFICER PASSES THE COLORS TO INSERT RANK

U U
& NAME OF INCOMING CDR CHARGING HIM WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
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U INSERT UNIT NAME AS ITS NEW COMMANDER.

U
U INSERT INCOMING CDR RANK AND NAME , PASSES THE COLORS TO THE
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BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, INSERT CSM NAME , HIS SENIOR

U U
ENLISTED LEADER AND THE NEW KEEPER OF THE COLORS.
PASSING OF THE COLORS:

Once the CSM has been given
The colors he/she commands “CENTER, FACE”.
The CSM does about face, two CDR’s conduct CSM grasps the colors with the right hand above his left hand
left or right face, to face Colors. and presents the Colors to the outgoing CDR by stepping with
Once colors are back in harness the CSM his left foot as his paragraph is read.
commands “ABOUT, FACE” and all execute
an about face.
Outgoing CDR grasps the colors with his left hand above his
The CSM then commands “FORWARD, MARCH”. right hand and presents colors to RO by stepping with his left
The RO and two CDRs march forward. The foot as his paragraph is read.
two CDRs switch positions while
marching and the CSM returns to his
position behind Color Guard. RO grasps the colors with his right hand above
his left hand and presents colors to new CDR by stepping with
Once the Reviewing Party have returned to his left foot as his paragraph is read.
their position at the reviewing stand the
New CDR commands Group, Halt; About, Face;
Parade, Rest. Incoming CDR grasps the colors with the left hand above his
right hand and presents colors to the incoming CSM by
stepping with his left foot as his paragraph is read.
Note: all will receive the colors from the position of attention
and pass by stepping with the left foot.
Remarks:
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE COMMANDER OF REVIEWING OFFICER UNIT , U U
U REVIEWING OFFICER RANK AND NAME.
3 min Remarks Complete
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FORMER COMMANDER OF UNIT NAME , U U
U OUTGOING COMMANDER RANK AND NAME.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE COMMANDER OF UNIT NAME , NEW COMMANDERU U U
RANK AND NAME. U
NOTE: At the completion of their remarks
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RO/Outgoing CDR return to their seats.

The new CDR assumes position at the
Reviewing Stand and is joined by the RO.
As the new commander and RO are taking their position

The COT comes to the position of attention
and commands the staff to attention and commands
“BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION”.

The COT then commands “DETACHMENT, POST (pause)

MARCH”.
On the command POST of detachment post march,

the Color Guard executes colors reverse march
and halts. The staff faces left and the COT faces
to the right.
On the command MARCH of detachment post march

the Color Guard march back to the final line and
reverse march again. The COT and staff march back
to their original position centered on the parade
field. When the staff and COT return to their
position the COT faces the staff to the right.
The COT faces to the left. When the colors are
in position and at the halt, the COT executes an about
face, facing the reviewing stand.
The RO or Host (new commander)

command “PASS IN REVIEW”.
The COT faces about and directs “PASS IN REVIEW”.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE UNIT NAME WILL NOW PASS AND REVIEW. YOU
U U
ARE REMINDED TO PLEASE RISE AND PAY RESPECT TO THE NATIONAL COLORS
AS THEY PASS.
Unit commanders face to the right

when the COT directs “PASS IN
REVIEW”.
The commander next to the band waits

until the band moves. He then commands
“RIGHT TURN, (pause for Drum Major
to echo ‘forward’) MARCH”, loud enough
for the band to hear. This is the signal for
the band to begin playing and to march
forward.
Other units move out in procession in the

same manner and follow at the prescribed
distance. CDR’s should be 12 paces from
the unit in front of them, front rank of
troops should be 6 paces from CDR.
The units change directions at
points indicated by markers. The
commander commands, “LEFT TURN,
MARCH”.
The COT and his staff move forward

and execute turning movements to arrive
at a position 12 steps in front of the
drum major.
NOTE: For an example of this movement

see TC 3-21.5, Chapter 10, pg 10-16.
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, LEADING THE UNIT IS THE COMMANDER OF TROOPS U U
U COT RANK AND NAME . THE BATTALION STAFF IS COMPOSED OF THE S1, RANK
U U
& NAME , THE S2, RANK & NAME , THE S3, RANK & NAME , THE S4 RANK & NAME ,
U U U U U U U
AND THE S6 IS RANK & NAME .

U U
THE UNIT NAME INFANTRY DIVISION BAND UNDER THE DIRECTION RANK &
U U U
NAME , THE BUGLER IS RANK & NAME .

U U U
HEADQUARTERS, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY IS COMMANDED BY RANK & U
NAME ; AND FIRST SERGEANT NAME .

U U U
continue using this same address

for all units to include the Color Guard
THE INSERT UNIT COLOR GUARD TEAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BATTALION
U U
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR NAME . U U
**INSERT ADDITIONAL UNITS AS NEEDED IN ORDER OF MARCH**
Units are announced well before eyes

right marker in order of March.
EYES RIGHT AND READY FRONT.
The COT, Company commanders command Commanders give the preparatory

“EYES RIGHT”, as they pass the eyes right marker. command “EYES” over their shoulder
(All CDR’s, 1SG’s and Guidon bearers salute,
Soldiers in formation turn head and eyes to right with
two steps from the marker as their right
the exception of the right file who keep head and eyes foot strikes the marching surface. The
to the front). command of execution “RIGHT” is given
when the right foot strikes the marching
The COT and Company commanders will terminate
their salute and command, “READY FRONT” when
surface again and on line with the marker.
they have reached the ready front marker. When the unit has passed the next marker,
Unit personnel terminate their salutes commanders command “READY” as the
and turn their heads and eyes to the left foot strikes the marching surface and
front.
“FRONT” the next time the left foot
After terminating the Salute, the COT and his staff strikes the marching surface.
(without command) execute three wheeling
movements and take their post with the commander of
troops on line with and to the right of the reviewing officer.
The appropriate place for the below
As the Bn/Co. Commanders approach the reviewing
stand, they give the preparatory command “EYES”
narration is immediately after the Pass-in-
over their shoulder two steps from the marker as Review march is finished, and during the
their right foot strikes the marching surface. 8-bar drum cadence.
As the commanders approach the second marker
they command “READY, FRONT”.
As the colors pass, the Bandmaster

and Drum Major salute while the band
continues to play music without interruption.
When the last unit has passed the reviewing

stand and has executed ready front, the band
goes into an eight-bar drum cadence.
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE RISE AND JOIN IN THE SINGING OF THE ARMY
SONG.
On the first beat following the 8-bar drum

cadence, the band begins playing the
Army Song.
At the completion of the Army Song,

and departure of the band, the COT
and RO face each other and exchange
salutes.
The COT states “SIR THIS CONCLUDES

THE CEREMONY”, thus officially
terminating the ceremony.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMANDER AND COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE

U UNIT NAME , WE WISH TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S
U
CEREMONY. OUTGOING COMMANDER & SPOUSE WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AND

U U
WELL-WISHERS IN FRONT OF THE REVIEWING STAND. PLEASE JOIN THE

SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT NAME AT A RECEPTION HOSTED BY INCOMING
U U U
COMMANDER & SPOUSE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT NAME OF LOCATION .

U U U
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS HISTORIC OCCASION.
“UNIT MOTTO”
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ANNEX B- 20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Change of Responsibility
This is a standard script for a Brigade/Group or Battalion Level Change Responsibility ceremony. For separate
FORMATION OF TROOPS
Narrator Cues, Drill Commands & Movement Because this is a COR the traditional
formation of troops from the ready line to
the final line by order of the adjutant
(GUIDE ON LINE) has been omitted to
0915: Pre-Ceremony music starts save time. Units should form on the Final
All units move from the ready line to their positions on Line at parade rest prior to the start of the
ceremony. Commanders who desire to
use the traditional method of formation of
troops can refer to TC 3-21.5 Chapter 10,
page 10-9.
0920: Narrator
0925: Narrator
0928: Narrator
party is ready ...

P P

MAJOR ____________________, WELCOME TO TODAY’S CHANGE OF
B-1
20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Change of Responsibility
RESPONSIBILITY CEREMONY FOR THE ____ BDE, GRP, BN ____ OF THE ____
U U U
20 TH , BDE, GRP . THIS MORNING WE BID FAREWELL TO CSM _______________

UPU UPU U
AND WELCOME CSM ___________________.



AND HISTORY.


SOLDIERS.
(PAUSE)

CEREMONY INCLUDE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
B-2

SERGEANTS MAJOR.
20 TH , 48 TH , 52D, 71 ST , (COL, LTC) _________________.

UPU UPU UPU UPU UPU UP
THE COMMANDER OF TROOPS IS (SGM, MSG) NAME, TITLE AND UNIT . U U

the Drum Major

______________________.
(BATTALION/BDE, GRP) __________________ NCOIC OF THE COLOR GUARD.


U U
RED ROSES IN FULL BLOOM ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (OUTGOING CSM’S U
If there is no Spouse.
Replace with a parent, child SPOUSE) AND IN A TRADITION SYMBOLIZING THE APPRECIATION FOR THEIR
U
or other at the request of the SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES OF THE UNIT . U U
CSMs.
YELLOW ROSE BUDS ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (INCOMING CSM SPOUSE) U U
AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FROM THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT AND TO U U
WELCOME HIM/HER TO THE (UNIT) COMMAND TEAM. U U

U U U
PLEASE BE SEATED
B-3
U U U U U U
ATTENTION.”

directs SOUND ADJUTANT’S CALL. “stinger” is played.
The bugler, band or pre-recorded music immediately
plays “SOUND ADJUTANT’S CALL.”
between the line of troops and the designated
reviewing stand.

When the COT has halted at his/her post, the Adjutant

salutes and reports
“SGM/MSG, THE COMMAND IS FORMED”.

staff member and faces about. the senior staff NCO

reviewing stand (from left to right; outgoing CSM, RO,
incoming CSM, when viewed from the reviewing stand).

TO PRESENT ARMS”.
Unit CSMS/1SGS face about and in sequence
and Salute.


TO ORDER ARMS”.
Unit CSMs/1SGs drop their salute, face about and
in sequence command “ORDER, ARMS”
They then face about and assume parade rest.
B-4
When all units are at attention the COT In lieu of “COLORS CENTER
commands “COLORS, CENTER (pause), MARCH”
On the command CENTER of colors center march execute “OFFICERS CENTER MARCH”
the staff of the COT executes a right face. instead. OFFICERS CENTER MARCH
is a maneuver normally conducted as part
On the command MARCH of colors center march
to the left front of the reviewing stand, halts, and requires all subordinate commanders and
faces to the left on command of the senior staff officer. their unit guidons to position themselves
In addition the Color Guard marches 7 steps forward behind the Color Guard and become part
in front of the line of CDRs and halts.
When the Color Guard and staff have halted, up more time and synchronization and is
the COT marches forward and takes his outside the scope of this SOP. For more
post three steps in front of and centered information on how to execute
on the Color Guard. The COT then faces
FORWARD, MARCH”. 21.5, Chapter 11, page 11-3.
U U

The RO salutes and directs “ASSUME YOUR POST AND
PRESENT THE COMMAND”.



ANTHEM.

B-5
Anthem Played
Anthem Complete
PLEASE BE SEATED.

rest).

Unit CSMs/1SGs drop salute, face about and in sequence

CSMs/1SGs then face about and go to parade rest.

CSMs move forward to their designated
positions to execute the COR with the unit colors.
The Color guard NCOIC moves from his/her post

After the Color guard NCOIC has secured the Organizational

the command “CENTER, FACE” (Color Guard NCOIC
does about face, outgoing CSM does a left face,
new CSM does right face so as to create a box formation.
THE CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY IS A SIMPLE EVENT THAT IS RICH WITH

TRADITION, SYMBOLISM AND HERITAGE. KEY TO THE CEREMONY IS THE
PASSING OF THE UNITS COLORS.

COMMANDER.
THE PASSING OF THE COLORS SYMBOLIZES THE TRANSFER OF

RESPONSIBILITY FROM THE OUTGOING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR TO THE
INCOMING COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR. THE PASSING OF THE COLORS
DEMONSTRATES TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT THE OLD CSM HAS PASSED
THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP TO THE NEW CSM, AND WITH THIS MUST ALSO
B-6
PASS THE LOYALTY OF THE SOLDIERS TO THEIR NEW COMMAND SERGEANT

MAJOR.

UNDERSIGNED ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE INSERT UNIT , EFFECTIVE INSERT U U U
U U U
Commanding).
THE COLOR GUARD NCOIC (INSERT NAME) WILL NOW PASS THE COLORS TO
U U U
CSM’s RANK & NAME IN HIS FINAL DUTY AS THE BDE/GRP or BN COMMAND
U
SERGEANT MAJOR.
INSERT CSM’S RANK & NAME NOW PASSES THE COLORS TO INSERT NAME OF
U U U
REVIEWING OFFICER SIGNIFYING HIS/HER RELINQUISHMENT OF

U
RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPLETION OF ## MONTHS AS THE COMMAND

SERGEANT MAJOR OF INSERT UNIT NAME . U U

U U
& NAME OF INCOMING CSM CHARGING HIM/HER WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
U
THE INSERT UNIT NAME AS ITS NEW COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR.

U U
U INSERT INCOMING CSM RANK AND NAME , PASSES THE COLORS TO, INSERT
U U
NCOIC RANK NAME , U

Once the NCOIC has been given Color guard NCOIC grasps the colors
the colors he/she commands “CENTER, FACE”.
The NCOIC does an about face, two CSM’s conduct with the right hand above his left hand
left or right face, to face Colors. and presents the Colors to the outgoing
Once colors are back in harness the NCOIC CSM by stepping with his left foot as his
commands “ABOUT, FACE” and all execute paragraph is read.
an about face
The new CSM then commands “FORWARD, MARCH”. Outgoing CSM grasps the colors with his
The RO and the CSMs march left hand above his right hand and
forward. The two CSMs switch positions while presents colors to RO by stepping with
marching. The NCOIC return to the rear of the color
guard. his left foot as his paragraph is read.
Once the Reviewing Party have returned to RO grasps the colors with his right hand
their position at the reviewing stand the above
New CSM commands Group, Halt; About, Face;
Parade, Rest. his left hand and presents colors to new
CSM by stepping with his left foot as his
paragraph is read.
Incoming CSM grasps the colors with the

left hand above his right hand and passes
the colors to the Color guard NCOIC by
stepping with his left foot as his
paragraph is read.
Note: all will receive the colors from the

position of attention and pass by stepping
B-7 with the left foot.
Remarks:
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE COMMANDER OF REVIEWING OFFICER UNIT ,

U U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FORMER CSM OF, UNIT: OUTGOING CSM NAME.
U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, UNIT: INCOMING CSM NAME.

U

RO/Outgoing CSM return to their seats.
The new CSM assumes position at the



MARCH”.

to the right.

SONG.

Army Song.

salutes.
B-8


U
CEREMONY. OUTGOING CSM & SPOUSE WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AND WELL-
U U
WISHERS IN FRONT OF THE REVIEWING STAND. PLEASE JOIN THE SOLDIERS OF

THE UNIT NAME AT A RECEPTION HOSTED BY INCOMING CSM & SPOUSE
U U U U
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT NAME OF LOCATION . THANK YOU FOR JOINING

U U
US ON THIS HISTORIC OCCASION.
“UNIT MOTTO”
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ANNEX C- 20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Combined Change of Command & Responsibility
This is a standard script for a combined Brigade/Group or Battalion Level Change of Command and Change of
Responsibility ceremony if both the CDR and CSM are changing out during the same ceremony. For separate
The Commanders Bio’s will not be read during the Inspection of Troops, only the unit history.
FORMATION OF TROOPS
Narrator Cues, Drill Commands & Movement Because this is a combined event (COC &
COR) the traditional formation of troops
from the ready line to the final line by
order of the adjutant (GUIDE ON LINE)
0915: Pre-Ceremony music starts has been omitted to save time. Units
All units move from the ready line to their positions on should form on the Final Line at parade
rest prior to the start of the ceremony.
Commanders who desire to use the
traditional method of formation of troops
can refer to TC 3-21.5 Chapter 10, page
10-9.
0920: Narrator
0925: Narrator
0928: Narrator
party is ready ...

P P
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20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Combined Change of Command & Responsibility

MAJOR ____________________, WELCOME TO TODAY’S CHANGE OF COMMAND
AND CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY CEREMONY FOR THE ____ BDE, GRP, BN ____
U U
TH
OF THE ____ 20
U UPU UPU , BDE, GRP ___. THIS MORNING WE BID FAREWELL TO (COL,
U
LTC) ___________________, AND CSM ___________________ AND WELCOME (COL,

LTC) ___________________, AND CSM ___________________.



AND HISTORY.


SOLDIERS.
(PAUSE)

CEREMONY INCLUDE:
1.
2.
C-2
3.
4.

SERGEANTS MAJOR.
20 TH , 48 TH , 52D, 71 ST , (BG, COL) _________________.

UPU UPU UPU UPU UPU UP
THE COMMANDER OF TROOPS IS (LTC, MAJ) NAME, TITLE AND UNIT . U U

the Drum Major

______________________.
(BATTALION/BDE, GRP) COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (OUTGOING CSM) U


U U
RED ROSES IN FULL BLOOM ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (OUTGOING CDR’S U
SPOUSE) AND (OUTGOING CSM SPOUSE) IN A TRADITION SYMBOLIZING THE

U U U
APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOLDIERS

AND FAMILIES OF THE UNIT . U U
YELLOW ROSE BUDS ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (INCOMING CDR SPOUSE) U
U AND (INCOMING CSM SPOUSE) AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FROM THE

U U
SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT AND TO WELCOME THEM TO THE (UNIT) COMMAND

U U U U
TEAM.
C-3

U U U
PLEASE BE SEATED
U U U U U U
ATTENTION.”

directs SOUND ADJUTANT’S CALL. “stinger” is played.
The bugler, band or pre-recorded music immediately
plays “SOUND ADJUTANT’S CALL.”
between the line of troops and the designated
reviewing stand.

When the COT has halted at his/her post, the Adjutant faces
about and directs ”BRING YOUR UNITS TO
PRESENT ARMS”.

and Salute.
After all units are at present arms, the

Adjutant faces about, salutes and reports
“SIR/MA’AM, THE COMMAND IS FORMED”.

staff member and faces about. When the
Adjutant is in position, the COT commands
“BRING YOUR UNITS TO ORDER ARMS”.

in sequence command “ORDER, ARMS” and face about.
When all units are at order arms, the senior staff officer

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reviewing stand (from left to right; outgoing CDR, incoming

CDR, RO, when viewed from the reviewing stand).
Note: the RO will reposition to the center of the reviewing
party upon return from inspection in preparation for the COC.

TO PRESENT ARMS”.
and Salute.


in sequence command “ORDER, ARMS” (pause),
“PARADE REST”. They then face about
and assume parade rest.
COT faces about. (Signal for reviewing party to move forward)
The Reviewing Party moves from their position

near the reviewing stand and marches to within
three paces of the COT.
The COT salutes RO and reports “SIR,

THE COMMAND IS PREPARED FOR
INSPECTION”.
The RO steps off to the half left as in marching

the COT moves to RO’s left side from the rear,
the commanders move to RO’s right side.
The band begins to play marching

music on the salute of the COT and
continues to play until the Reviewing
Party has returned to their post. The COT
guides the Reviewing Party to the right
flank of the band. The COT and Reviewing
Party pass in front of the unit commanders.
Note: Narrator will have to adjust the length and tempo

of the unit history based on length of time to
march around the formation during Inspection of Troops.
THE REVIEWING PARTY WILL NOW CONDUCT AN INSPECTION OF TROOPS -

“TROOPING OF THE LINE.” THIS TIME-HONORED TRADITION ALLOWS A COMMANDER
TO INSPECT THE FITNESS AND READINESS OF HIS SOLDIERS WHILE PROVIDING THE
SOLDIERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THEIR COMMANDER UP CLOSE. THE TROOPS
SHOW THEIR COMMANDER THEIR HIGH STATE OF READINESS, DEVOTION TO DUTY,
AND WILLINGNESS TO CARRY OUT THEIR MISSION.
INSERT UNIT HISTORY HERE
Upon the departure of the Reviewing

Party, the Senior Staff Officer (S3) commands
the staff to PARADE REST. After the
C-5
inspection has been completed, the senior

staff officer commands STAFF, ATTENTION
(Before the return of the COT).
As the Reviewing party march off

The CO CDR’s face about.
When the Reviewing Party approaches

the right flank of each unit, the CO
commander commands
“COMPANY, ATTENTION”,
the CO CDR faces about then
“EYES RIGHT” at the halt.
Commands over his/her right shoulder When the company commander
“EYES, RIGHT”. commands eyes right at the halt, he/she
does so over his/her right shoulder.
After Reviewing Party has passed the
left front of the company, at which time he/she
commands “ORDER, ARMS”, faces about To execute the command, the
and commands PARADE REST. Then remains commander, XO (or 1SG) execute eyes
facing the Company. right and salute. The guidon bearer
As the Reviewing Party approaches the rear
executes eyes right and present guidon.
of the right flank Company, the Commander
commands “COMPANY, ATTENTION”. Each Soldier turns his head to the right
and, as the reviewing officer comes into
Once the Reviewing Party has passed the Company,
the commander commands “PARADE, REST”.
his line of vision, each Soldier follows the
The CDR then faces about and assumes Parade rest. officer with his head and eyes until the
reviewing officer reaches the front. At
As the Reviewing Party approaches the Colors
the COT inconspicuously commands PRESENT
ARMS (six steps from the Colors) and ORDER
ARMS (six steps beyond the Colors). Only the
Organizational Colors dip. The guards present arms,
the color guard and bearers execute eyes right.
After passing in front of the troops, the

inspection continues along the rear of
the troops and terminates at the right
flank of the band. The COT commands
PARTY HALT.
The RO and commanders move by the most

direct route back to their original position at
the reviewing stand. The COT moves back
to his/her position with staff.
In lieu of “COLORS CENTER

When the reviewing party is in place
and the band has ceased playing, the
COT will execute an about face and command execute “OFFICERS CENTER MARCH”
“BRING YOUR UNITS TO ATTENTION”. Unit instead. OFFICERS CENTER MARCH
commanders face about and in sequence command is a maneuver normally conducted as part
requires all subordinate commanders and
When all units are at attention the COT their unit guidons to position themselves
commands “COLORS, CENTER (pause), MARCH” behind the Color Guard and become part
On the command CENTER of colors center march
the staff of the COT executes a right face. up more time and synchronization and is
outside the scope of this SOP. For more
On the command MARCH of colors center march information on how to execute
to the left front of the reviewing stand, halts, and
faces to the left on command of the senior staff officer. 21.5, Chapter 11, page 11-3.
C-6
In addition the Color Guard marches 7 steps forward

in front of the line of CDRs and halts. DETACHMENT:
When the Color Guard and staff have halted, Once the Colors are brought forward the
the COT marches forward and takes his
Detachment consists of the COT, Staff,
post three steps in front of and centered
on the Color Guard. The COT then faces and Color Guard.
FORWARD, MARCH”.
U U

The RO salutes and directs “PRESENT THE COMMAND”.



ANTHEM.

Anthem Played
Anthem Complete
PLEASE BE SEATED.

rest).
C-7

Unit commanders drop salute, face about and in sequence

Commanders then face about and go to parade rest.

commanders move forward to their designated
positions to execute the COC with the unit colors.
The outgoing CSM moves from his/her post

After the outgoing CSM has secured the Organizational

the command “CENTER, FACE” (CSM does about face,
outgoing CDR does a left face, new CDR does right face
so as to create a box formation.
THE CHANGE OF COMMAND IS A SIMPLE EVENT THAT IS RICH WITH TRADITION,

SYMBOLISM AND HERITAGE. KEY TO THE CEREMONY IS THE PASSING OF THE
UNITS COLORS. THE COLORS ARE THE COMMANDER’S SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY,
REPRESENTING HIS RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ORGANIZATION. WHEREVER THE
COMMANDER IS, THERE ALSO ARE HIS COLORS.

COMMANDER.
THE PASSING OF THE COLORS SYMBOLIZES THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY

FROM THE OUTGOING COMMANDER TO THE INCOMING COMMANDER. THE
PASSING OF THE COLORS DEMONSTRATES TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT THE
OLD COMMANDER HAS PASSED THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP TO THE NEW
COMMANDER, AND WITH THIS MUST ALSO PASS THE LOYALTY OF THE
SOLDIERS TO THEIR NEW COMMANDER.

UNDERSIGNED ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE INSERT UNIT , EFFECTIVE INSERT
U U U
U U U
Commanding).
C-8
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (INSERT NAME) WILL NOW PASS THE COLORS TO
U U U
OUTGOING CDR’s RANK & NAME IN HIS FINAL DUTY AS THE BDE/GRP or BN
U
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR.
INSERT OUTGOING CDR’S RANK & NAME NOW PASSES THE COLORS TO INSERT
U U U
NAME OF REVIEWING OFFICER SIGNIFYING HIS RELINQUISHMENT OF COMMAND

U
AND COMPLETION OF ## MONTHS AS THE COMMANDER OF INSERT UNIT NAME . U U
Once the outgoing CDR passes the colors to the

RO the outgoing CSM faces to the left as
in marching and marches to the left
flank of the Color guard halts and executes
an about face. S
Simultaneously the incoming CSM moves

around the right flank of the color guard and
halts in front of the organizational color bear
facing the RO.
The RO should pause until this

Transition is complete.

U U
& NAME OF INCOMING CDR CHARGING HIM WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
U
U INSERT UNIT NAME AS ITS NEW COMMANDER.

U
U INSERT INCOMING CDR RANK AND NAME , PASSES THE COLORS TO THE NEW
U
BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, INSERT INCOMING CSM NAME , HIS

U U
SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER AND THE NEW KEEPER OF THE COLORS.
Once the incoming CSM has been given

The colors he/she commands “CENTER, FACE”.
The CSM does about face, two CDR’s conduct Outgoing CSM grasps the colors with the
left or right face, to face Colors. right hand above his left hand and
Once colors are back in harness the CSM
commands “ABOUT, FACE” and all execute
presents the Colors to the outgoing CDR
an about face. (during this movement the by stepping with his left foot as his
outgoing CSM stands fast on the left flank of paragraph is read.
the Color Guard.
The new CSM then commands “FORWARD, MARCH”.

Outgoing CDR grasps the colors with his
The RO, two CDRs and the outgoing CSM march left hand above his right hand and
forward. The two CDRs switch positions while presents colors to RO by stepping with
marching and the new CSM returns to his his left foot as his paragraph is read.
position behind Color Guard. The outgoing CSM
steps of at the half right and moves to the right of
the outgoing commander. RO grasps the colors with his right hand
above
Once the Reviewing Party have returned to his left hand and presents colors to new
their position at the reviewing stand the
New CDR commands Group, Halt; About, Face;
CDR by stepping with his left foot as his
Parade, Rest. paragraph is read.
Incoming CDR grasps the colors with the

left hand above his right hand and the
colors to the incoming CSM by stepping
with his left foot as his paragraph is read.
C-9 Note: all will receive the colors from the

position of attention and pass by stepping
with the left foot.
Remarks:
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE COMMANDER OF REVIEWING OFFICER UNIT ,

U U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUTGOING COMMANDER RANK AND NAME.

U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUTGOING CSM NAME.

U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE COMMANDER OF UNIT NAME , NEW COMMANDER

U U U
RANK AND NAME. U

RO/Outgoing CDR/CSM return to their seats.
The new CDR assumes position at the



MARCH”.

to the right.

The RO or Host (new commander)

command “PASS IN REVIEW”.
The COT faces about and directs “PASS IN REVIEW”.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE UNIT NAME WILL NOW PASS AND REVIEW. YOU
U U
ARE REMINDED TO PLEASE RISE AND PAY RESPECT TO THE NATIONAL COLORS
AS THEY PASS.
C - 10
Unit commanders face to the right

when the COT directs “PASS IN
REVIEW”.
The commander next to the band waits

until the band moves. He then commands
“RIGHT TURN, (pause for Drum Major
to echo ‘forward’) MARCH”, loud enough
for the band to hear. This is the signal for
the band to begin playing and to march
forward.
Other units move out in procession in the

same manner and follow at the prescribed
distance. CDR’s should be 12 paces from
the unit in front of them, front rank of
troops should be 6 paces from CDR.
The units change directions at
points indicated by markers. The
commander commands, “LEFT TURN,
MARCH”.
The COT and his staff move forward

and execute turning movements to arrive
at a position 12 steps in front of the
drum major.
NOTE: For an example of this movement

see TC 3-21.5, Chapter 10, pg 10-16.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, LEADING THE UNIT IS THE COMMANDER OF TROOPS U U
U COT RANK AND NAME . THE BATTALION STAFF IS COMPOSED OF THE S1, RANK
U U
& NAME , THE S2, RANK & NAME , THE S3, RANK & NAME , THE S4 RANK & NAME ,
U U U U U U U
AND THE S6 IS RANK & NAME .

U U
THE UNIT NAME INFANTRY DIVISION BAND UNDER THE DIRECTION RANK &
U U U
NAME , THE BUGLER IS RANK & NAME .

U U U
HEADQUARTERS, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY IS COMMANDED BY RANK & U
NAME ; AND FIRST SERGEANT NAME .

U U U
continue using this same address

for all units to include the Color Guard
THE INSERT UNIT COLOR GUARD TEAM UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BATTALION
U U
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR NAME . U U
**INSERT ADDITIONAL UNITS AS NEEDED IN ORDER OF MARCH**
Units are announced well before eyes

right marker in order of March.
The COT, Company commanders command

“EYES RIGHT”, as they pass the eyes right marker.
(All CDR’s, 1SG’s and Guidon bearers salute,
Soldiers in formation turn head and eyes to right with
the exception of the right file who keep head and eyes
to the front).
C - 11
The COT and Company commanders will terminate

their salute and command, “READY FRONT” when
they have reached the ready front marker.
Unit personnel terminate their salutes
and turn their heads and eyes to the
front.
After terminating the Salute, the COT and his staff EYES RIGHT AND READY FRONT.
(without command) execute three wheeling
movements and take their post with the commander of Commanders give the preparatory
troops on line with and to the right of the reviewing officer.
command “EYES” over their shoulder
As the Bn/Co. Commanders approach the reviewing two steps from the marker as their right
stand, they give the preparatory command “EYES” foot strikes the marching surface. The
over their shoulder two steps from the marker as command of execution “RIGHT” is given
their right foot strikes the marching surface.
As the commanders approach the second marker
when the right foot strikes the marching
they command “READY, FRONT”. surface again and on line with the marker.
When the unit has passed the next marker,
As the colors pass, the Bandmaster commanders command “READY” as the
and Drum Major salute while the band
continues to play music without interruption.
left foot strikes the marching surface and
“FRONT” the next time the left foot
When the last unit has passed the reviewing strikes the marching surface.
stand and has executed ready front, the band
goes into an eight-bar drum cadence.
The appropriate place for the below

narration is immediately after the Pass-in-
Review march is finished, and during the
8-bar drum cadence.
SONG.

Army Song.

salutes.


U
CEREMONY. OUTGOING COMMANDER & SPOUSE WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AND

U U
WELL-WISHERS IN FRONT OF THE REVIEWING STAND. PLEASE JOIN THE

SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT NAME AT A RECEPTION HOSTED BY INCOMING
U U U
COMMANDER & SPOUSE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT NAME OF LOCATION .

U U U
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS HISTORIC OCCASION.
“UNIT MOTTO”
C - 12
ANNEX D- 20TH CBRNE Command Standard Script for a Company Change of Command
This is a standard script for a Company Level Change of Command ceremony.
a. The below sequence of events script contains step by step cues, narrator comments, commands and
actions taken by participants. Narrator Comments are BOLD print preceded by red font. Cues throughout this
Annex are indicated by blue font and used to emphasis clarity and understanding of a particular movement.
b. Units may play bugle calls and other martial music via digital audio recordings (ie. DVD, MP3).
c. It is recommended that company level changes of command use a podium positioned at a 45 degree angle
on the parade field to right of the guests (or left flank of formation of troops) with National colors on static display to
the right side of the podium. See diagram below (pg. D6-D7) for example.
See Annex E for Unit Formation Templates. FORMATION OF TROOPS:
Because this a Company COC the

formation of troops will be one
FORMATION OF TROOPS mass formation. The Unit should
form at parade rest and on the final
line prior to the start of the
ceremony. Indoor Ceremony is the
same.
(H-20 minutes) Pre-Ceremony music starts 1SG takes his/her position and gives the command “PARADE,
REST”.
(H-10 minutes)
NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IN 10 MINUTES.
(H-5 minutes)
NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IN 5 MINUTES. PLEASE MOVE
TOWARD YOUR SEATS AND SILENCE ALL CELL PHONES AT THIS TIME.
(H-2 minutes)
NARRATOR: THE CEREMONY WILL BEGIN SHORTLY.
(H-Hour) verify reviewing party is ready. The Ceremony begins.
NARRATOR: GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ON BEHALF OF THE COMMANDER AND
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE (BATTALION UNIT) COMMAND TEAM, ( LTC)
____________________ AND COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ____________________, WELCOME TO
TODAY’S CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY FOR THE UNIT NAME OF THE BATTALION NAME . THIS
U U U U
MORNING WE BID FAREWELL TO (CPT) ___________________, AND WELCOME (CPT)

___________________.
D-1
NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUR SPECIAL GUESTS ATTENDING TODAY’S CEREMONY
INCLUDE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
AS WELL AS FELLOW BRIGADE AND BATTALION COMMANDERS AND COMMAND SERGEANTS MAJOR.
THE REVIEWING OFFICER FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY IS THE COMMANDER OF BATTALION UNIT , U UP P
(LTC) _________________.
THE SOLDIERS STANDING BEFORE YOU REPRESENT ALL THE (CBRN/EOD) WARRIORS FROM (CO)
ASSIGNED TO THE (BN). “ UNIT MOTTO” . (ie, “Liberty We Defend!!)
U U
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS SPECIAL EVENT. (PAUSE) U U
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE RISE FOR THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CHAPLAIN (NAME) U U
Chaplain: Delivers the Invocation.

(Invocation Complete)
NARRATOR: PLEASE BE SEATED
1SG: Executes an about face and commands “COMPANY, ATTENTION” faces about and assumes the position of
attention
REVIEWING PARTY: positions themselves in front of reviewing stand.
(Reviewing Party is in Position)
1SG: Executes an about face and Commands “PRESENT, ARMS” He/She faces about and salutes the reviewing
officer.
REVIEWING OFFICER: returns salute.
1SG: Goes to order arms, executes an about face and commands “ORDER ARMS”, (pause) “PARADE REST”.
ON BEHALF OF THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES OF THE (UNIT) , A BOUQUET OF RED ROSES IN FULL
U U
BLOOM ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (OUTGOING CDR’S SPOUSE) IN A TRADITION SYMBOLIZING
U U
THE APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES OF
THE UNIT . (PAUSE)
U U U U
YELLOW ROSE BUDS ARE NOW BEING PRESENTED TO (INCOMING CDR SPOUSE) AS A TOKEN OF
U U
APPRECIATION FROM THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT AND TO WELCOME THEM TO THE (UNIT) COMMAND
U U U U
TEAM. (PAUSE)
U
If there is no Spouse. Replace with a parent, child or other at the request

of the Commanders.
D-2

The National Colors (mandatory) and Battalion Colors (optional) will be
on static display on the left (National) and right (Bn Colors) located
behind the podium of the Reviewing party.
1SG: Executes an about face and commands “COMPANY, ATTENTION” (pause) “PRESENT ARMS” faces
about and executes present arms
NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE RISE FOR THE PLAYING OF OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM.
(Anthem Played)
REVIEWING PARTY: Salute on the first note of the National Anthem. Execute “Order Arms” upon completion.
(Anthem Complete)
1SG: Executes order arms, an about face and commands “ORDER ARMS” then faces about facing the reviewing
stand. (FORMATION WILL REMAIN AT ATTENTION).
NARRATOR: PLEASE BE SEATED.

NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PLEASE DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE CENTER OF THE
FORMATION, WHERE THE BATTALION COMMANDER LTC (BN CDR) , WILL OVERSEE THE TRANSFER
U U
OF THE GUIDON SIGNIFYING THE CHANGE OF COMMAND FROM (OUTGOING CDR RANK AND NAME) TO
U U
(INCOMING CDR, RANK AND NAME) .

U U
REVIEWING PARTY: (Outgoing Commander) commands “FORWARD MARCH”. The reviewing party marches
Forward until the outgoing CDR is four steps in front of the Company Guidon. (Outgoing Commander) commands
“MARKTIME, MARCH and “GROUP HALT”.
OUTGOING CDR: Commands “ONE STEP FORWARD MARCH” (PAUSE) “CENTER FACE” the outgoing and
incoming commander’s take one step forward and then face one another. Simultaneously
1SG: Executes and about face and secures the guidon with his/her right hand over the left and then faces about.
(REVIEWING PARTY IN POSITION)
NARRATOR: THE CHANGE OF COMMAND IS A SIMPLE EVENT THAT IS RICH WITH TRADITION,
SYMBOLISM AND HERITAGE. KEY TO THE CEREMONY IS THE PASSING OF THE UNITS COLORS. THE
COLORS ARE THE COMMANDER’S SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY, REPRESENTING HIS RESPONSIBILITIES TO
THE ORGANIZATION. WHEREVER THE COMMANDER IS, THERE ALSO ARE HIS COLORS.
THE CUSTODIAN OF THE COLORS IS THE SENIOR ENLISTED SOLDIER IN THE UNIT AND THE PRINCIPAL
ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDER.
THE PASSING OF THE COLORS SYMBOLIZES THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY FROM THE OUTGOING
COMMANDER TO THE INCOMING COMMANDER. THE PASSING OF THE COLORS DEMONSTRATES TO
THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT THE OLD COMMANDER HAS PASSED THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP TO
THE NEW COMMANDER, AND WITH THIS MUST ALSO PASS THE LOYALTY OF THE SOLDIERS TO THEIR
NEW COMMANDER.
D-3
NARRATOR: BY AUTHORITY OF ARMY REGULATION 600-20, PARAGRAPH 2-10, THE UNDERSIGNED

ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE INSERT UNIT , EFFECTIVE INSERT DATE , SIGNED, INSERT COMMANDER
U U U U U
NAME, RANK, (ie, John Doe, CPT, Commanding).

U
(1SG RANK & NAME) NOW PASSES THE COLORS TO (OUTGOING CDR RANK AND NAME) .
U U U U
1SG: Steps forward with his left foot and passes the guidon with his/her right hand over the left.
OUTGOING CDR: Grasps the Company Guidon with his/her left hand over the right. (DOES NOT STEP)
U (OUTGOING CDR RANK AND NAME) NOW PASSES THE COLORS TO (NAME OF REVIEWING OFFICER)
U U
U SIGNIFYING HIS RELINQUISHMENT OF COMMAND AND COMPLETION OF ## MONTHS AS THE

COMMANDER OF ( UNIT NAME) .
U U
OUTGOING CDR: Steps to the left and passes the Guidon to the Reviewing Officer.
REVIEWING OFFICER: Grasps the Guidon with his/her right hand over the left. (DOES NOT STEP)
U (NAME OF REVIEWING OFFICER) PASSES THE COLORS TO ( INCOMING CDR RANK AND NAME)
U U
U CHARGING HIM WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ( UNIT NAME) AS ITS NEW COMMANDER.
U U
REVIEWING OFFICER: Steps to the left and passes the Guidon to the Incoming CDR.
INCOMING CDR: Grasps the Guidon with his/her left hand over the right. (DOES NOT STEP)
( INCOMING CDR RANK AND NAME) , PASSES THE COLORS TO THE COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT, ( 1SG
U U U
NAME) , HIS SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER AND THE NEW KEEPER OF THE COLORS.
U
INCOMING CDR: Steps forward with his left foot and passes the guidon with his/her left hand over the right.
1SG: Grasps the Company Guidon with his/her left hand over the right. (DOES NOT STEP).
1SG: Commands “CENTER FACE” The 1SG does about face, the two CDR’s conduct left or right face, to face
Guidon. Once the guidon is secured by the guidon bearer.
1SG: Commands “ABOUT FACE” The Reviewing Officer, Both CDR’s, and the 1SG execute an about face.
1SG: Commands “FORWARD, MARCH” The RO and two CDRs march forward. The two CDRs switch positions
while marching and the 1SG remains in position and commands “Parade Rest” only for the Guidon Bearer. 1SG
then assumes parade rest.
INCOMING COMMANDER: Commands “Group, Halt; About, Face; Parade, Rest.”

(REVIEWING PARTY BACK AT THE REVIEWING STAND)
REMARKS
NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE COMMANDER OF ( REVIEWING OFFICER UNIT) , ( REVIEWING
U U U
OFFICER RANK AND NAME).
(3-5 min) (Remarks Complete) (Reviewing Officer Returns to his/her seat).
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE FORMER COMMANDER OF ( UNIT NAME , U U
U OUTGOING COMMANDER RANK AND NAME).
D-4
(5 min) (Remarks Complete)(Outgoing Commander returns to his/her seat).
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE COMMANDER OF ( UNIT NAME) , ( NEW

U U U
COMMANDER RANK AND NAME). U
(2 min) (Remarks Complete)(Incoming Commander returns to his/her seat).
1SG: Assumes the position of attention, executes an about face and Commands “COMPANY ATTENTION” he
then executes an about face.
Narrator: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE RISE AND JOIN IN THE SINGING OF THE ARMY SONG.
(Army Song Complete)
INCOMING COMMANDER: Marches to the front of the formation and takes charge from the 1SG. 1SG and
Incoming Commander exchange salutes. 1SG takes his/her post at the back of the formation.
REVIEWING OFFICER: Takes his/her post in front of the formation.

(REVIEWING OFFICER IN POSITION)
INCOMING COMMANDER: Salutes and states “SIR/MA’AM, THIS CONCLUDES TODAY’S CEREMONY.”
REVIEWING OFFICER: Returns his/her salute and states, “TAKE CHARGE OF THE COMPANY.”
NARRATOR: ON BEHALF OF THE COMMANDER AND COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ( UNIT U
NAME) , WE WISH TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S CEREMONY. ( OUTGOING
U U
COMMANDER & SPOUSE) WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AND WELL-WISHERS IN FRONT OF THE REVIEWING
U
STAND. PLEASE JOIN THE SOLDIERS OF THE ( UNIT NAME) AT A RECEPTION HOSTED BY ( INCOMING
U U U
COMMANDER & SPOUSE) IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AT ( NAME OF LOCATION) . THANK YOU FOR
U U U
JOINING US ON THIS HISTORIC OCCASION.
“UNIT MOTTO”
D-5
1) The flag of the United States, when it is displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed
staffs, should be on the right, the flag’s own right, and its staff should be in front of the staff of the
other flag (see fig D-1)
Figure D-1. U.S. flag displayed crossed with another flag
2) When displayed on the wall of a stage, it will be placed above and behind the speaker’s stand (see
fig D-2)
Figure D-2. U.S. flag displayed on the wall of a rostrum and on a staff in an auditorium
D-6
3) In an auditorium, meeting hall, or chapel. When the U.S. flag is displayed from a staff in an
auditorium meeting hall, or chapel, whether on the same floor level or on a platform, it should be in the
position of honor at the speaker’s or chaplain’s right facing the audience or congregation in
accordance with 4 USC 7. Other flags should be placed on the left of the speaker or chaplain; that is, to
the right of the audience (see fig D-2 and D-3)
Figure D-3. U.S. flag displayed with chancel
D-7
ANNEX E- Unit Formation Template
Unit Formation Template
Battalion in line with companies in mass
Brigade in line with battalions in mass

Movement of the reviewing party

TROOPS
INCOMING OUTGOING REVIEWING

COMMANDER COMMANDER OFFICER/SENIOR
COMMANDER
Reviewing party for a change of command
TROOPS
INCOMING REVIEWING OUTGOING

COMMANDER OFFICER/SENIOR COMMANDER
COMMANDER
Reviewing party after the inspection or if inspection is omitted

Passing of organizational Color for change of command and

change of responsibility.
March in review in column with units in mass

Battalion in column with companies in mass

Brigade in column with battalions in mass

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

20TH CBRNE COMMAND

AFCB-CM Effective: 1 Feb 2018

SUBJECT: Ceremonies Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) change 1

b. Training Circular (TC) 3-21.5 Drill and Ceremonies.

c. Applicable Installation Policies and Procedures for the conduct of ceremonies.

6. STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO ALL CEREMONIES.

c. FLAGS AND GUIDONS.

1). The National colors must be carried by an NCO.

7. PLANNING AND COORDINATION.

Annex A Bde/Grp, Bn COC

See Annex E for Unit Formation Templates.

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ON BEHALF OF THE COMMANDER

COMMAND TEAM, (COL, LTC) ____________________ AND COMMAND SERGEANT

THIS MORNING WE BID FAREWELL TO (COL, LTC) ___________________, AND

TODAY’S CEREMONY IS A REFLECTION OF PROCEDURES PRACTICED SINCE THE

THE PRESENCE OF THE BAND REPRESENTS THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE MARTIAL

THE FORMATION OF TROOPS CENTERED ON OUR NATIONAL FLAG REPRESENTS

UNIT COLORS STILL SERVE TO MARK THE LOCATION OF AN ORGANIZATION’S

WHEN A UNIT’S COLORS ARE REMOVED FROM THE HEADQUARTERS, SUCH AS

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, OUR SPECIAL GUESTS ATTENDING TODAY’S

AS WELL AS FELLOW BRIGADE AND BATTALION COMMANDERS AND COMMAND

THE REVIEWING OFFICER FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY IS THE COMMANDER OF U

THE COMMANDER OF TROOPS IS (LTC, MAJ) NAME, TITLE AND UNIT . U U

Check with band to determine

MUSIC FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY IS PROVIDED BY THE __________ INFANTRY

THE COLOR GUARD IS PROVIDED BY THE UNIT , UNDER THE DIRECTION OF U U

(BATTALION/BDE, GRP) COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR__________________.

THE SOLDIERS ON THE FIELD REPRESENT ALL THE (CBRN/EOD) WARRIORS

“ UNIT MOTTO” . (ie, “Liberty We Defend!!)

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS SPECIAL EVENT. (PAUSE)

ON BEHALF OF THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES OF THE (UNIT) , A BOUQUET OF U U

or other at the request of the

U AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FROM THE SOLDIERS OF THE UNIT AND TO U U

WELCOME THEM TO THE (UNIT) COMMAND TEAM. U U

(UNIT) CHAPLAIN, CHAPLAIN (NAME) .

Adjutant directs “SOUND ATTENTION.

The Commander of Troops marches the staff to their

Unit commanders face about and in sequence

After all units are at present arms, the

The COT returns the salute of the Adjutant

Unit commanders drop their salute, face about and

PRESENTATION AND HONORS (TO THE REVIEWING OFFICER)

Once the staff is in position the COT faces about.

When the Reviewing Party is in position

the COT faces about and commands “BRING YOUR UNITS

The COT faces about, then directs the staff

At this time the RO returns the salute.

Upon completion, the COT goes to order arms,

COT faces about. (Signal for reviewing party to move forward)

The Reviewing Party moves from their position

The COT salutes RO and reports “SIR,

The RO steps off to the half left as in marching

The band begins to play marching

Note: Narrator will have to adjust the length and tempo

THE REVIEWING PARTY WILL NOW CONDUCT AN INSPECTION OF TROOPS -

INSERT UNIT HISTORY HERE

Upon the departure of the Reviewing

As the Reviewing party march off

INSERT ADDITIONAL UNITS AS NEEDED IN ORDER OF MARCH