Gray (FF 1054) - Naval Cruise Book

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CHANGE OF COMMAND The Change of Command Ceremony is a time honored tradition which formally restates to the officers and men of the command. the continuity of command. lt isa formal ritual conducted before the assembled company ofthe command. The Change of Command ofa naval ship is unique in the world today: it is the transfer of total responsibility, authority and accountability from one individual to another individual. The heart of the ceremony is the formal reading of official orders by the relieving officer. and the officer to be relieved. Command passes upon utterance by the relieving officer. l relieve you. sir! The officer being relieved resonds. l stand relieved l 'l'his simple procedure is duplicated hundreds of times daily throughout the navies of thc world as each watch officer passes responsibility to his relief in the conduct of each ship's routine. The strength and supremacy of today's Navy stems in large measure from the observance of customs and traditions. each founded on need. each contributing its share to stability. combat effectiveness. and smooth transfer ofauthority. This simple ceremony passing authority and responsibility to yet another fine officer reflects the dedication of free men proudly serving their nation. On I6 January l98l Cdr. Michael A. Rose relieved Cdr. Eigil l-. Hansen as commanding officer of USS GRAY. . 4 w at xl .. ' K FW .LL 52 .---X-W 5 l H' ' Sli 'A -4 Ji- A 7 I S J sl W7 J' .fs . i .-QAM, . -.,..x-u-q.eq,:Q3 5 .. ewguia. . A- eats... M- M.. -,,,. . ,.,, M . . C, M my -.. -.-it-. 5.-,.... .aww W.-1, v 'Hr 6 ti izmfzm - -1...-3 .r s. yn . Ls fit' Q4 9: I ...W N' N Q Ufp 6 Q if Q ' ,QL 1 li N Y-M 16 I 4 '

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