USCG STATION NEAH BAY Change of Command Script

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USCG STATION NEAH BAYChange of Command Ceremony Script

May 12, 2006

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Master of CeremonyBMC Patrick K. Davis

Official PartyCAPT Mark D’Andrea. Commander Sector Port AngelesCWO3 Mike Tumulty Incumbent Commanding Officer, USCG STATION NEAH BAYCWO2 Jerry Farmer Relieving Commanding Officer, USCG STATION NEAH BAY

ChaplainLCDR Steve Eaton

UshersMK3 Patrick ChenSN Elizabeth Starr

Photography

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Pre-Opening

0930 Official Party musters on the Mess Deck

0940 Crew and Ushers Take positions

0945 EPO take Reports from Department Heads and make reports to XPO.

0950 Music starts playing(CD Tracks 1,2,3,4)

0955 Chaplain LCDR Steve Eaton takes his seat

1000 XPO approaches podium and begins ceremony.(CD Track 4-Bugle call)

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Opening

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Station’s Company, Attention!

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the arrival of the official party, and remain standing for the presentation of Colors and our National Anthem.[Official Party approaches the podium center isle] [In the following order]

Chief Warrant Officer Jerry Farmer Prospective Commanding Officer Station Neah Bay

Chief Warrant officer Mike Tumulty, Commanding Officer Station Neah Bay

Captain Mark D’Andrea Commander Coast Guard Sector Port Angeles.

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March on the Colors!(Track 5)[Color Guard marches into position.]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the National Anthem.(Track 6 – the National Anthem)

Hand Salute!

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[Official Party and Department Heads salute.](National Anthem concludes.)

Ready Two! Post the Colors!

XPO Please remain standing for LCDR Steve Eaton, Chaplain, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, who will now offer the invocation.Personnel in uniform, please remain covered.

CHA [Invocation]

XPO Thank you please be seated.Station’s Company, Parade Rest!

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Honorable Chairman Johnson, Makah Council Members, Captain D’Andrea, The Tumulty and Farmer family members, Honored Guests:

Welcome to this morning’s change of command ceremony for United States Coast Guard Station Neah Bay. I am Chief Kelly Davis, the Executive Petty Officer, and your Master of Ceremonies for this event.

The Change of Command Ceremony is a long standing Coast Guard tradition, and is the formal

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process by which a new Commanding Officer relieves the previous Commander of responsibility for a unit. The ceremony offers guests an opportunity to gain appreciation for the military character of the Coast Guard, as well as observe the authority and total responsibility of the Commanding Officer.

Moreover, the position of Commanding Officer requires great trust and unwavering loyalty from the crew, and the Ceremony ensures that all hands recognize the transfer of command and render proper obedience to the new Commanding Officer.

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Inspection of Station Personnel

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The Personnel Inspection by the present and future Commanding Officer is a Traditional Element of the Change of Command Ceremony. The process of relieving Command is a complex and comprehensive one. The responsibility and accountability of all elements of the Command includes assigned personnel. The honor of “Trooping the Line” carries with it the added dimension of assuring proper appearances and military bearing of the units personnel prior to the transfer of Command

Prepare For Inspection

Sir, will you please accompany me on an Inspection of the Troops.

[CO / PCO Leave podium & Approach Troops]

[Salutes]“Station Personnel Are Ready For Inspection”

Very Well [Troop Line]

(Track 7)Parade Rest

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Sector Commander’s RemarksXPO And now it is my pleasure to introduce today’s

presiding Official, Captain Mark D’Andrea, Commanding Officer U.S. Coast Guard Sector Port Angeles.

CAPT D’Andrea. [CAPT D’Andrea approaches the podium and makes his remarks.]

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Incumbent Commanding Officer’s Remarks/Orders

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And now it is my distinct honor to introduce the incumbent Commanding Officer, Chief Warrant Officer Mike Tumulty, who will offer his farewell remarks, and read his orders.

[Incumbent CO approaches podium, makes farewell remarks, and reads his orders]

Attention to Orders[Ship’s Company snaps to Attention.]

FM: Coast Guard Personnel CommandTO: Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. TumultySUBJ: Orders

Upon Relief, detach and report to Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles Operations Division.

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Reading of Orders for new Commanding Officer

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[Relieving CO approaches podium and reads his orders]

FM: Coast Guard Personnel CommandTO: Chief Warrant Officer Jerry FarmerSUBJ: Orders

Detach and report to Coast Guard Station Neah Bay, Washington, for assignment as Commanding Officer.

[CAPT D’Andrea approaches the podium. After reading the orders, CWO2 Farmer turns to CAPT D’Andrea, salutes, and asks permission to relieve the CO.]

“Sir, I request Permission to relieve Mr. Tumulty as Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Station Neah Bay.”

“Very Well, Permission Granted.”

CWO2 Farmer faces CWO3 Tumulty

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Jerry

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“I relieve you, Sir.”

“Very well, I stand relieved.”

CWO2 Farmer faces CAPT D’Andrea

“Sir, I have properly relieved Mr. Tumulty, as Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Station Neah Bay”

“Very Well.”

[Official Party returns to their seats]

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Remarks by New CO

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce U.S. Coast Guard Station Neah Bay’s new Commanding Officer, Chief Warrant Officer Jerry Farmer.

[CWO2 Farmer approaches the podium and gives remarks]

All standing orders, regulations, and instructions remain in effect.

Station Parade Rest

Ladies and Gentlemen: WE ARE PLEASED TO BE HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ONE OF OUR MOST RESPECTED AND CAPABLE MEMBERS, CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MICHAEL TUMULTY."WHILE WE ARE HERE TO RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF MR. TUMULTY, WE MUST ALSO RECOGNIZE THAT HIS HIGH LEVEL OF PERFOMANCE AND CONTRIBUTION COULD NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE WITHOUT THE SUPPORT AND SACRIFICE OF THE SAILORS AND GUESTS BEFORE US."

During Mr. Tumulty’s career spanning nearly 28 years he

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XPO has received the following awards:List (All Ribbons, Medals and Professional Awards)

Ladies and Gentlemen: Once again it is my privilege to introduce to you Captain D’Andria who will present Mr. Tumulty with his retirement certificate. Captain D’Andrea[Captain D’Andrea approaches the podium]

Would XXXX and XXXX XXXXXXX please come to the podium.

SPOUSE CERTIFICATERETIREMENT CERTIFICATEPRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATE

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Closing

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Please rise and remain standing for the Benediction, retiring of the Colors and Departure of the Official party. Station Attention[Chaplin approaches the Podium]

Benediction

Retire the Colors! Hand Salute.(Play CD Track 8)(Play CD Track 9)Hand Salute[After Color Guard Reaches Rear of Gym and Posts]Ready Two!

Captain Mark D’Andrea Commander Coast Guard Sector Port Angeles,

Chief Warrant Officer Jerry Farmer Commanding Officer Station Neah Bay

Chief Warrant Officer Mike Tumulty

This concludes today’s Change of Command and Retirement ceremony, Guests are welcome to join us for a reception on the Mess Deck. Thank you for joining us. Department heads take charge of your departments, and carry out the plan of the day.

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