I was just invited to a 'change of command' ceremony by an aquanitance. I am obviously a civilian and I don't know what it is.
2007-05-10 08:07:10 · 12 answers · asked by funnyhaha 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This is the formal ceremony where a Commanding officer relinqushes his command to his successor.
(This is a suit and tie affair for civilans)
It is a long speech, followed by another long speech, followed by the possibilty of cake.
mmmm......Cake....... :)
2007-05-10 08:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Rek T 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just exactly what it sounds like. The commander of the unit is changing -- the previous commander is retiring, or has been reassigned, and a new commander is taking over.
The Change of Command ceremony is a formal military parade that acknowledges that fact. I hope the weather is nice for you -- a change of command in the rain can be pretty miserable. Otherwise, enjoy the day!
2007-05-10 15:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Change of Command in the military is between Officers having command authority.
Don't confuse this with Change of Responsibility; basically the same, except Change of Responsibility is for the Enlisted portion of the military also having authority.
2007-05-11 02:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by Living In Korea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the old commanding officer leaves and the new commanding officer arrives. It's a big ceremonial thing.
2007-05-10 15:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the company Commander either moving to another unit or retiring or being promoted so a new company Commander will be taking his spot. You should go it's usually a big deal with a big ceremony.
2007-05-10 15:11:56 · answer #5 · answered by MAGS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is when one officer whom is in charge of a company, battalion, brigade, or division gives responsibility to another officer.
Soldiers will stand out on a field while some sort of formal ceremony is performed. A few people will talk and then " the changing of the guard takes place. That is it. All you have to do is watch.
2007-05-10 15:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by KSM 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when the commander of a unit leaves, his replacement and him(her) have a change of command ceremony, it's a military tradition and is very important for morale
2007-05-10 15:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the outgoing commander relinquishes command, and hands over the reigns to the new commander. in the air force, they pass on the guidon, which is a pole with the units flag on it.
2007-05-10 15:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply means one commander is leaving and new one is taking his place. Could be a transfer, or retirement
2007-05-10 15:11:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Others have answered correctly. It's a time honored tradition that's practiced in all branches of our military. Get a feel of how it's done:
USMC
http://www.scarface-usmc.org/change_of_command.htm
USN
http://www.history.navy.mil/trivia/trivia01-a.htm
US Army
http://www.bobcat.ws/cofcommand.htm
You can find others but these will give you data on protocol, pictures and history.
2007-05-10 15:34:27 · answer #10 · answered by pjallittle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋