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1 " .,.000- DTICto ZZLECTEJUN 1 6 .""J ":4ba ,,AIR COMMANDANDSTAFF COLLEGESTUDENT REPORTGUIDE FOR AIR FORCECHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONIESMAJOR GLENN C. EASTERLY 86-0770"insights into tomorrow"AND * ILE AICFRCPIA pproved SM WO, W86 6 12 6.* .".- " --. ,.- .7- 7 V 7 DISCLAIMERThe views and conclusions expressed in thisdocument are those of the author. They arenot intended and should not be thought torepresent official ideas, attitudes, orpolicies of any agency of the United StatesGovernment. The author has not had specialaccess to official information or ideas and -has employed only open-source materialavailable to any writer on this document is the property of the UnitedStates Government. It is available fordistribution to the general public. A loancopy of the document may be obtained from theAir University Interlibrary Loan Service(AUL/LDEX, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, 36112) or theDefense Technical Information Center. Requestmust include the author's name and completetitle of the document may be reproduced for use inother research reports or educational pursuitscontingent upon the following stipulations:-- Reproduction rights do not extend toany copyrighted material that may be containedin the research All reproduced copies must contain thefollowing credit line: "Reprinted bypermission of the Air Command and StaffCollege.

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4 On reverse if necesarv and iden tiny by blockq number)Guide provides basic information on change of command ceremonies (includingrequired peripheral subject matter). Especially useful for action officerwho is tasked with planning and conducting a change of command includes a generic checklist, sample formats, and sample DSTHIAHtUtIoN/AVA'LABILIrT Y OF ABSTRACT 21. ABSTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION'NCI ~,II (UNIMIE HSAME AS APiT X OTIC USERS C]LSSFE* 2 Jan NAME OF RE,PONSISLE INDIVIDUAL 22b TELEPHONE NUMBER 22c, OFFICE SYMBOL* Maxwell AFB AL 36112-5542 1 (205) 293-2483DO FORM 1473,83 APR E DiTION OF I JAN 73 IS OBSOLETE. 74LS1F~~.'PREFACEThe primary purpose of a change of command ceremony isto allow subordinates to witness the formality ofcommand change from one officer to another. Therefore,the ceremony should be official, formal, brief, andconducted with great 50-14, Drill and CeremoniesCounting squadron, group, wing, division, intermediateheadquarters, and major command levels, there are hundreds ofchange of command ceremonies that take place throughout the AirForce each year.

5 Although each individual ceremony has uniquecharacteristics, the one thing common to all is that each entailsthe planning, coordination, and implementation of seemingly -endless details. While the guidance contained in AFR 50-14 ?(-aboV b) for conducting ceremonies seems straightforward, the realtrick is weaving those details together in a fashion that willproduce a first-class ,,-The outgoing commander is traditionally responsible for all changeof command ceremony arrangements; however, the real "labor" isnormally delegated to a project officer. His/her job is totransform the desires of the commander into an executable involves blending together the skills and knowledge ofseveral other team members; , Protocol, Public Affairs,Security Police, Transportation, Civil Engineering,Comminications, etc. Together, they will develop the + details that must flow smoothly together for a guide was designed with the project officer in mind. /' .Hopefully, it can serve as a road map and "memory jogger" ashe/she encounters the countless details that must be meshedtogether.

6 This guide attempts to bring together much of theinformation required for planning and conducting change of commandceremonies in one convenient package. At times, additionalregulatory or informational guidance may be required. 03 This guide was composed, condensed, and edited from the referencematerials listed in the bibliography and from the author'spersonal experiences. An annotated copy of all references is kepton file at ACSC/CC, Maxwell AFB AL. The author thanks Lt ColDonald K. Grandia and CMSgt George Millard for their valuableassistance in preparing this ,A isp.,414 77 ABOUT THE AUTHORM ajor Glenn C. Easterly andDegree in Economics from Memphis StateUniversity in 1971. He received his Master's Degree in Managementfrom Georgia COLLEGE in 1975. Major Easterly is a 1986 graduateof the Air Command and STAFF COLLEGE at Maxwell Air Force Base inMontgomery, Alabama. He is also a graduate of the Air Command andStaff COLLEGE correspondence Easterly was commissioned a second lieutenant in February1972, as a distinguished graduate of Officer Training School,Lackland AFB, Texas.

7 Following that, he earned his wings as anavigator from Undergraduate Navigation Training School, MatherAFB, California, in October 1972. He was then assigned as aKC-135 crewmember with the 19 BMW at Robins AFB, Georgia, untilDecember 1976. After completing Squadron Officers' School inresidence, he was transferred to the ist Combat Evaluation Groupat Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. Following this flying assignment, hewas selected to participate in the AFIT-sponsored Education WithIndustry Program at the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St Louis,Missouri. In July 1981, he completed this program and wasassibned to the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins AFB,Georgia, as a Contracting Officer. In May of 1982 he became theAide-de-Camp to the Air Logistics Center Commander. He held thatposition until January 1984 when he became the Deputy BranchChief, Engineering/Planning Branch of the Aircraft Division,Directorate of Maintenance. In June of 1984, he became thecommander of the 2955th Combat Logistics Support Squadron.

8 He waspromoted to the grade of major in December the Aide-de-Camp, Major Easterly participated in the planningand execution of many change of command ceremonies and relatedprotocol functions. As a squadron commander, he was responsiblefor the ceremony ending his tour as commander. Thus, hisexperience includes both supporting and primary Easterly is a senior navigator with over 1975 flying -ilitary decorations and awards include the MeritoriousService Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air ForceCommendation Medal, and the Air Force Achievement ' ..* ..* **'IIPre ' ..".; ..-(. , ..-.."Abou , th h .' ..ivP t l .-.." .."Pb i Afa r ../Sec t P c ..MW1 .- ..5Tr ns or a ..- ..---____"_____TABLE oF CONTENTS_____Preface s ..iiibout the Author.. ivCHAPTER ONE--PROJECT OFFICER RESPONSIBILITESS .. 6 CHAPTER TWO--OTHER HELPFUL ORGANIZATIONSP rotocol .. 4 Public Affairs ..4 Security Police .. 4 MWR .. 5 Transportation .. 5 Services ..5HO Squadron Section.. 5 Civil 5 Hospital.)

9 5 Base Operations .. 5 Communications Squadron .. 5 CHAPTER THREE--TYPES OF CEREMONIES.. 6 CHAPTER FOUR--LOGISTICSM usicurity .. 91 IPvitations/Guest List.. 10 Programs .. 10 Practices .. 01 Contingency Plans .. 11 Receptionar n .. "Key Players ..12Pu-1,ic Address System.. 12 Flags .. 13 13 Escort 14DV Handl~ing .. 14 Seating 15 Site 15"G" Series Orders .. 16 Award 16v., ..-. o..= o~o .. *.- ..- ..- - .. o .- - -..-.., -. ,., -. , . --.,.- e-' , ,,'.*.J ,","..,."-: ." .". , ,; ,''. ,''J -", ''- "" \ % . ''. ,'',,, '.'',*""- ."" ."- ""-''- .- .. ,. ; .-%.._____CONTINUED_____CHAPTER FIVE--PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER .. 17 BIBLIOGRAPHY ..27 APPENDICES:Appendix A--Sample Invitations ..31 Appendix B--Sample Program Ceremony Sequence Insert ..34 Appendix C--Sample Indoor Change of Command Ceremony .35with AwardAppendix D--Sample Outdoor Change of Command Parade with .38 Award and Retirement CeremoniesINDEX .. 48viChapter OnePROJECT OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIESsSo you're it!

10 Your whole life flashed before you when youheard those infamous words "you have been selected as THE PROJECTOFFICER" for the change of command ceremony. What do you do? Youhave b)asically three choices: go to CBPO and "put in yourpapers", take on the project and muddle through (confirming"their" suspicions), or jump in with great gusto, miraculouslypull it off, dazzle everyone, and launch your career on a meteoricrise towards Chief of STAFF . After you come back to reality, youwill quickly discount the first two choices and decide thatalternative three is the way to go. Now a second question (after"why me?") will loom very large--how can I pull this off? Theanswer, of course, is the same answer to all Air Forcechallenges--through leadership, planning, teamwork, andorganization. Hopefully, the chapters of this guide will give youa good fuzzy feeling that you can tie these four elementstogetber, and that the task you face isn't impossible. So let'sget on with perhaps the most important step--getting started!