BuShips:CO Manual/Processes/Change of Command - Revision history

MDGarcia: Repoint order/directive links to the Orders namespace

2026-07-14T19:49:56Z

Repoint order/directive links to the Orders namespace

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	== Change of Command Requests ==		== Change of Command Requests ==

	A [http://trmn.org/buships-forms/ change of command request] is used to request a change to one or more of the command triad members of a ship. This form should always be submitted by the current Commanding Officer of the ship. In the event that this is not possible, see the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		A [http://trmn.org/buships-forms/ change of command request] is used to request a change to one or more of the command triad members of a ship. This form should always be submitted by the current Commanding Officer of the ship. In the event that this is not possible, see the provisions in [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1807-01]].

	=== Preparation ===		=== Preparation ===
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	# Ensure the incoming command triad members are eligible for the required ranks for their positions on the given hull size. More information can be found on the [[BuShips:CO Manual/Roster Building\|Roster Building]] page.		# Ensure the incoming command triad members are eligible for the required ranks for their positions on the given hull size. More information can be found on the [[BuShips:CO Manual/Roster Building\|Roster Building]] page.
	# If a new CO is being named and the prospective CO of the ship is not currently serving as the CO of a ship, they will need a Letter of Recommendation or Statement of Counseling as detailed in [[BuShips Directive 1903-13]]. In order to minimize delays, work with your echelon leadership (TG, TF, or Fleet CO) to get the necessary document submitted at the same time, or as soon as possible thereafter, to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org].		# If a new CO is being named and the prospective CO of the ship is not currently serving as the CO of a ship, they will need a Letter of Recommendation or Statement of Counseling as detailed in [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1903-13]]. In order to minimize delays, work with your echelon leadership (TG, TF, or Fleet CO) to get the necessary document submitted at the same time, or as soon as possible thereafter, to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org].
	# Ensure the Change of Command Request form is filled out fully and correctly. '''Forms filled out incorrectly will be rejected.'''		# Ensure the Change of Command Request form is filled out fully and correctly. '''Forms filled out incorrectly will be rejected.'''

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	# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.		# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.
	#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[Orders:BuShips Directive 1807-01]].
	#* Any changes of command involving the XO or Bosun must also have those individuals notified that they are being replaced. If the change of command affecting that particular individual originated from that same individual, this notification is not required. It is suggested, however, that the CO has a courtesy copy of the request.		#* Any changes of command involving the XO or Bosun must also have those individuals notified that they are being replaced. If the change of command affecting that particular individual originated from that same individual, this notification is not required. It is suggested, however, that the CO has a courtesy copy of the request.
	# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.		# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.

MDGarcia: Categorize: CO Manual, BuShips, Manuals [audit Batch I]

2026-07-12T07:32:56Z

Categorize: CO Manual, BuShips, Manuals [audit Batch I]

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	[[Category:BuShips]]		[[Category:BuShips]]
			[[Category: CO Manual]]

DBuckalew: /* Procedure Summary */ Modified note

2019-12-20T05:59:13Z

Procedure Summary: Modified note

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	# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.		# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.
	#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].
	#* Any changes of command involving the XO or Bosun must also have those individuals notified that they are being replaced.		#* Any changes of command involving the XO or Bosun must also have those individuals notified that they are being replaced. If the change of command affecting that particular individual originated from that same individual, this notification is not required. It is suggested, however, that the CO has a courtesy copy of the request.
	# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.		# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.
	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.

DBuckalew: /* Procedure Summary */ Added note

2019-12-20T05:56:48Z

Procedure Summary: Added note

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	# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.		# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.
	#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].
			#* Any changes of command involving the XO or Bosun must also have those individuals notified that they are being replaced.
	# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.		# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.
	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.

DBuckalew: /* Change of Command Requests */ Updated request form link

2019-12-05T15:17:28Z

Change of Command Requests: Updated request form link

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	== Change of Command Requests ==		== Change of Command Requests ==

	A [~~https~~://~~forums.~~trmn.org/~~download~~/~~file.php?id=64~~ change of command request] is used to request a change to one or more of the command triad members of a ship. This form should always be submitted by the current Commanding Officer of the ship. In the event that this is not possible, see the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		A [http://trmn.org/buships-forms/ change of command request] is used to request a change to one or more of the command triad members of a ship. This form should always be submitted by the current Commanding Officer of the ship. In the event that this is not possible, see the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].

	=== Preparation ===		=== Preparation ===

DBuckalew: /* Procedure Summary */ Corrected procedure name

2019-12-04T14:43:34Z

Procedure Summary: Corrected procedure name

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	# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.		# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.
	#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].
	# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact ~~through~~ the ~~commissioning process~~. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.		# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact throughout the change of command. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.
	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.
	# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:		# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:

DBuckalew: /* Procedure Summary */ Fixed wording about document delivery redux

2019-11-21T00:34:28Z

Procedure Summary: Fixed wording about document delivery redux

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	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.
	# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:		# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:
	## Email the prepared documents to the ~~new~~ CO of the ship, the Fleet CO of the affected fleet, the [[Bureau of Personnel]], and Web Services		## Email the prepared documents to the incoming CO of the ship, the outgoing CO of ship, the Fleet CO of the affected fleet, the [[Bureau of Personnel]], and Web Services
	## Post the order on the forums, TRMN Announcements and Orders Facebook page, the affected fleet's Facebook page, and the Bureau of Ships Facebook page.		## Post the order on the forums, TRMN Announcements and Orders Facebook page, the affected fleet's Facebook page, and the Bureau of Ships Facebook page.

DBuckalew: /* Procedure Summary */ Fixed wording about document delivery

2019-11-21T00:33:50Z

Procedure Summary: Fixed wording about document delivery

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	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.
	# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:		# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:
	## Email the prepared documents to the CO of the ~~new~~ ship, the Fleet CO of the affected fleet, the [[Bureau of Personnel]], and Web Services		## Email the prepared documents to the new CO of the ship, the Fleet CO of the affected fleet, the [[Bureau of Personnel]], and Web Services
	## Post the order on the forums, TRMN Announcements and Orders Facebook page, the affected fleet's Facebook page, and the Bureau of Ships Facebook page.		## Post the order on the forums, TRMN Announcements and Orders Facebook page, the affected fleet's Facebook page, and the Bureau of Ships Facebook page.

DBuckalew: /* Procedure Summary */ Fixed wording about form acceptance

2019-11-21T00:28:40Z

Procedure Summary: Fixed wording about form acceptance

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	# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.		# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.
	#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the ~~prospective~~ CO of the ~~new~~ ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the current CO of the ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].
	# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact through the commissioning process. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.		# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact through the commissioning process. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.
	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.

LBonilla: /* Procedure Summary */ changed primary contact info

2019-10-25T00:04:43Z

Procedure Summary: changed primary contact info

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	# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.		# Submit the completed Change of Command Request form to [mailto:buships@trmn.org buships@trmn.org]. If there is a preferred date for the change of command, please note that in the email. At a minimum, allow '''at least''' one week for BuShips to work through the process and create the necessary documents. Allow more time if any necessary documents for the Command Review Board are not being submitted at the same time as the Change of Command Request.
	#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the prospective CO of the new ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].		#* This form '''MUST''' be submitted by the current commanding officer per [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]]. Any Change of Command Request forms submitted by someone other than the prospective CO of the new ship will be rejected unless they are submitted in accordance with the provisions in [[BuShips Directive 1807-01]].
	# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. ~~This staff member~~ will be the submitter's primary contact through the commissioning process. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.		# A member of the BuShips staff will reply to let the submitter know that the request has been received. The 3SL or D3SL will be the submitter's primary contact through the commissioning process. However, buships@trmn.org should be CCed on every email to help ensure no breakdowns in communication occur.
	# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.		# Any issues identified by the BuShips staff will be relayed to the original submitter and the Fleet CO, where appropriate, via email.
	# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will:		# On the requested date, or as early as possible, the [[Third Space Lord]], or [[Deputy Third Space Lord]], by direction, will: