Commissioning Order of Events

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The ship’s company takes parade stations on stern of ship.
The Supervisor of Shipbuilding arrives on Board.
The bugler sounds attention.

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding reads the orders to place the ship in
commission.

The crew faces forward. The bugler plays “To the Colors.” The
salute is rendered.

The Ensign, the Jack and the Commission Pennant are hoisted smartly
at the first note of the bugle.

The Crew faces inboard.

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding delivers the ship to the Commanding
Officer.

The Commanding Officer reads his orders and assumes command of
the ship.

The Commanding Officer gives the order to set the watch.
The Chaplain offers an Invocation.

The Commanding Officer dismisses the crew, and the guests are invited
aboard to inspect the ship.

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding leaves the ship at his pleasure, with
side honors.