• Pinning ceremony. The pinning ceremonyconsists of the following actions:– Reading of the creed. A strong speaker shouldread the creed.– Pinning of anchors. The CM/C should briefand position the participants. The selecteeschoose the person(s) they want to pin theanchors on them.– Commanding officer’s comments. Thecommanding officer will normally speakabout the new chief’s role and responsibilities.– Welcoming aboard by fellow chiefs. All chiefsshake hands with and welcome each new chiefinto the chiefs' community.NAVY PROTOCOLProtocol is a code of established guidelines onproper etiquette and precedence, which, when followed,lays the foundation for a successful event. Protocol is anintegral part of Navy ceremonies, customs, andtraditions. You should know the protocol surroundingevents such as the presenting of colors, honors to flagofficers, quarterdeck arrangements, and diningin/dining out functions.SUMMARYAn inspection is one way that commands aremonitored to ensure they are in compliance with existingpolicies. Inspections serve to improve quality byrelieving undesirable conditions. NAVINSGENannually issues a list of items of special interest uponwhich the command inspection focuses. A unit’sreadiness is evaluated through administrative, material,personnel, and operational inspections.Just as inspections require certain preparations,Navy ceremonies require preparation and attention todetail. Navy protocol is an important part of Navyceremonies.REFERENCESItems of Special Interest During CommandInspections, OPNAVNOTE 5440, Office of the Chief ofNaval Operations, Washington, D.C., 1991.Mission and Functions of the Office of the InspectorGeneral/Naval Inspector General, SECNAVINST5430.57E, Office of the Secretary of the Navy,Washington, D.C., 1987.Naval Command Inspection Program,OPNAVINST 5040.7K, Office of the Chief of NavalOperations, Washington, D.C., 1989.United States Navy Regulation 1990, Office of theSecretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., 1990.7-10
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