 Throughout history military organizations develop unique flags to signify the position of their leaders and the confusion of battle this standard Provided provided a guide for all to follow Over time these banners came to mean much more They embody the history of the organization the dignity of the command and its hopes for victory They were selflessly and heroically guarded Having this position of great importance the flags were incorporated into the change of command ceremonies The banners were exchanged in public to symbolize that the ultimate responsibility that comes with command has been passed to a new leader Key to the ceremony is the passing of the organization's colors These colors represent not only the lineage and honor of the unit But also the cohesive unity of all its personnel Military and civilian the colors are not only the commander symbol of authority But are a visual citation of the responsibilities to the organization wherever the commanders located so too are the colors The custodian of the colors is the command sergeant major who is the senior enlisted soldier of the command and a principal advisor to the commander The passing of the colors not only symbolize the transfer of command and authority from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander But also demonstrate to all the members of the command that while there has been a change of leadership All remain steadfast to the mission as represented by the colors Command Sergeant Major Stewart passes the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Gardner for the last time Lieutenant Colonel Gardner passes the colors to Colonel Gangler thereby relinquishing her responsibility and authority Colonel Gangler passes the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Kovac charging the new commander with the same responsibility and authority My authority of army regulation 600-20 paragraph 2-3 alpha the under sign assumes command of ally forces north battalion Signed Lieutenant Colonel Bonnie Kovac AG commanding Lieutenant Colonel Kovac passes the colors back to command Sergeant Major Stewart completing the passing of the colors and concluding the change of command