T H E C O M M I S S I O N I N G
The Order of the Navy Department
To Commission the Ship The Commandant
The Commissioning
The National Anthem
The Hoisting of the National Ensign,
Jack, and Commission Pennant
The Hoisting of Personal Flag
Invocation The Chaplain
Rear Admiral Felix X. Gygax, U.S. Navy
Commandant, First Naval District
Acceptance of Command The Commanding Officer
Set the Watch The Commanding Officer
Honorable Maurice J. Tobin
Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Honorable John J. Haytin
Mayor of the City of Helena, Montana
Captain A. H. McCollum, U.S. Navy
Commanding Officer
Presentation of Awards
Rear Admiral Felix X. Gygax, U.S. Navy
Pipe down The Commanding Officer