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Pre-ceremonial Planning Considerations
AR
601-280, Appendix D-2
Prior planning for
reenlistment ceremonies is important to ensure the ceremony is conducted
professionally and in a manner meaningful to the Soldier. |
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- Determine the
date of reenlistment. |
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- Coordinate all
aspects of the ceremony with the chain of command. |
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- A commissioned
officer or a commissioned warrant officer of the Armed Forces of the
United States will administer the oath.
- The officer must
currently be on either active, reserve (active or inactive), or retired
reserve status.
- If the Soldier
has a preference among administering officers, insure he or she is
available, and appropriate schedules are reserved; obtain necessary
information for documents; and make appropriate coordination.
- Determine if
administering officer requires background information or "biography card"
on the Soldier for the ceremony. |
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- If the Soldier
is married, obtain the necessary information to complete DA Form 5612,
Certificate of Appreciation for Spouse.
- If the spouse
will be in attendance, include presentation of DA Form 5612 in the
planning. |
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- Suitable
arrangements will be made to ensure the oath is administered in an
appropriate setting.
- Ensure the
location is of suitable size to accommodate the anticipated number of
guests.
- If outdoors,
consider alternate locations in the event of inclement weather. |
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- The ceremony is an official act and
should be conducted accordingly.
- In some cases,
Soldiers and commands desire the ceremony to be conducted in connection
with activities such as parachuting, climbing utility poles, and
other similar acts. These activities are not in
keeping with the solemnity associated with the oath of reenlistment
and will not be part of the ceremony. |
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- The ceremony
should be conducted in proper military uniform. |
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- Coordinate
appropriate photographic support. |
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- Determine if
reception or refreshments will follow. |
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- Ensure a flag of
the United States of America is prominently displayed in the immediate
vicinity of the administering officer and Soldier. |
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- Oath of
reenlistment. Verify with Soldier to determine if he or she
prefers to "swear" or "affirm."
- The phrase, "so
help me God" may be deleted for Soldiers electing to "affirm."
- For Soldiers
electing to "affirm," prepare a 3- by 5-inch card, editing the oath, for
use by the administering officer. |
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- If the Soldier receives passes, or other incentives,
coordinate with the chain of command to have the necessary documentation
prepared, as required. |
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Immediately Prior to the Reenlistment
Ceremony
AR 601-280, Appendix D-3 |
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- Review the
ceremony agenda with the administering officer and Soldier. |
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- Obtain the
required signatures and the use of the forms below.
(1) DA Form 5689 if applicable.
(2) DA Form 5612 if applicable.
(3) DD Form 256A is presented to the Soldier only after the oath has been
administered, if applicable.
Note. If certificate presentation folders are used, remove
protective document coverings to prevent flash reflections on the
pictures. |
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- The administering officer counsels the Soldier on the
provisions of
Articles 83 and 137, UCMJ. |
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Reenlistment Ceremony
AR
601-280, Appendix D-4
A typical enlistment/reenlistment ceremony consists of |
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Entrance/Positioning of the official party (ensure the photographer is
ready). |
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- Opening remarks
by administering officer. |
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- Introduction of
the Soldier, family members, and special guests. |
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- The
administering officer should ask or ensure attendees rise and military
personnel stand at the position of attention during administration of the
oath.
- The
administering officer should instruct the Soldier to "raise your right
hand and repeat after me".
- If the Soldier
"affirms," the officer may administer the edited oath on a 3 X 5 card, he
or she may read the oath from DA Form 5689. |
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- Photographs and presentation of Oath of Enlistment and
Honorable Discharge Certificates. |
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- Photographs and presentation of Certificate of
Appreciation for Spouse of Reenlistee. |
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- Remarks by Soldier. |
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- Closing remarks by administering officer. |
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- Guests and attendees congratulate the Soldier. |
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Post Ceremonial Duties
AR 601-280, Appendix D-5
A typical enlistment/reenlistment ceremony consists of |
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- The administering officer counsels the Soldier on
Articles 85 and
86, UCMJ. |
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- Reviews the DD Form 4 and all related documents and
annexes with the Soldier and administering officer, obtaining necessary
signatures and dates. |
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- Provides the Soldier copies of the reenlistment packet |
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- Reports the reenlistment as prescribed by AR 601-280,
Chapter 11 and local retention reporting procedures. |
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- Undertakes follow-up with the Soldier, ensuring any
incentives which apply have been presented to the Soldier and that all
necessary military personnel and pay records reflect the transaction. |
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