Ceremonies - Opening

(If special opening ceremony is planned, the Bos'n says: "SEAMAN _____, proceed with the opening.")

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

BOS'N: "SEAMAN _____, lay aft."

SN: (Salutes) "SEAMAN _____ reporting, sir." (BOS'N returns salute.)

BOS'N: "Lead the Ship in the Pledge of Allegiance."

SN: (Salutes) "Aye aye, sir. Face the American Flag. Hand salute. 'I pledge of allegiance ... .' Two. Inboard face."

BOS'N: "SEAMAN _____, return to your crew."

SN: (Salutes) "Aye aye, sir."

BOS'N: "BOS'N'S MATE _____, lay aft."

(Option: Chain-Of-Command for Skippers. See end of Appendix B)

BOS'N'S MATE: (Salutes) "BOS'N'S MATE _____, reporting, sir."

BOS'N: "BOS'N'S MATE _____, take command of the Ship for the Admissions Ceremony."

BOS'N'S MATE: (Salutes) "Aye aye, sir."

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