Opnavinst 1710.7A Social And Protocol Handbook

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Seating for the official party should be in keeping with official precedence.

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Using the departing Commanding Officer as the host figure for the occasion, follow the customary alternating pattern of senior man or woman to the host’s right, second senior to hidher left, etc. This generally has the additional advantage of situating the principal participants relatively near the lectern.

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The receiving line at the reception which follows such an occasion is normally comprised of the aide, outgoing officer as host, spouse of host, incoming officer, spouse, and an additional officer.

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The latter who is added to prevent a lady ending the line may well be the executive officer, public affairs officer, or other officer as determined. by the host. If it is deemed desirable to include the principal guest and hislher spouse in the line,"", they would stand guest and spouse following the spouse of the host and before the incoming officer.

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BEST DATE AND TIME OF CHANGE OF COMMANDS?



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The time for the ceremony should be one which will be convenient for guests, and also will give the host ship time to make the many preparations. Normally, the change of command can be best scheduled to commence between 0945 and 1100.

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WHEN SHOULD THE INVITATIONS FOR THE CHANGE OF COMMAND BE SENT?


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invitations should be mailed two to three weeks before the ceremony,

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When should a message announcing the change of command be sent to the Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA)?

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At least a week in advance of the ceremony

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Amount of time given to print shops to prepare programs?


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allow at least 10 working days for preparation of the programs.

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WHEN SHOULD REHEARSAL BE CONDUCTED?



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A complicated change of command ceremony requires a complete rehearsal (less the principals) the day before the ceremony.

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RETIREMENT CEREMONY INVITATION EXAMPLE



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"Commander, Naval Intelligence Command* requests the pleasure of your company at a Retirement Ceremony of Rear Admiral Thomas Ray, United States Navy on Friday, the eighteenth of March at ten o’clock
Admiral Leutze Park, Washington Navy Yard"

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Formal invitation



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A formal occasion might include an official ceremony, any type of reception, official luncheons or dinners, dances or weddings. In these situations, a formal invitation is most appropriate.

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Use of complete names of hosts.



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if for very senior officials, the position, title, and spouse’s name; e.g., The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Claytor.

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Formal invitations are generally in one of the following
forms:



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1. Fully engravedl
2. Semi-engraved
3. Computer generated
4. Handwritten
5. A phone call followed by a “To remind” card

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The following examples of time indications




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“from six to eight o’clock”
“at half past six o’clock”
“at half after six o’clock”
from six-thirty to eight-thirty o’clock” (used only when two half hour periods must be shown and space is limited)

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Formal invitations should be mailed...




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at least three to four weeks in advance of the
planned activity.

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If eitherthe bride or the groom’s rank is that of Commanderor LieutenantColonel or senior...



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it is properly shown with the rank preceding the name: