Opening Statements:
* Ceremony Host: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Army promotion ceremony for [Rank] [Full Name]. Today, we gather to honor [Full Name] for their achievements, dedication, and commitment to the United States Army.
Invocation:
* Chaplain or Religious Leader: (Offer a prayer or invocation appropriate for the occasion.)
Presentation of Colors:
* Color Guard: (Present the colors with appropriate military honors.)
National Anthem:
* Audience: (Sing the National Anthem of the United States.)
Reading of Orders:
* Ceremony Host: (Read the official promotion orders for [Full Name].)
Pinning the New Rank:
* Supervisor or Senior Officer: (Pin the new rank insignia on [Full Name]'s uniform.)
Certificate Presentation:
* Supervisor or Senior Officer: (Present a certificate of promotion to [Full Name].)
Speeches:
* Supervisor or Senior Officer: (Give a brief speech commending [Full Name]'s accomplishments and expressing confidence in their continued success.)
* [Full Name]: (Share a few words of gratitude, dedication, and appreciation to their team, supervisors, and family members.)
Presentation of Gifts:
* Supervisor or Senior Officer: (Present a token of appreciation or a gift to [Full Name].)
Closing Remarks:
* Ceremony Host: Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in congratulating [Rank] [Full Name] on their well-deserved promotion. May you continue to serve with honor and distinction in the United States Army.
Retiring of Colors:
* Color Guard: (Retire the colors with appropriate military honors.)
Closing Prayer or Benediction:
* Chaplain or Religious Leader: (Offer a closing prayer or benediction.)