 Colonel Burgess will oversee the passing of the colors. The change of command is a traditional event that is rich with symbolism and heritage. The focus of the ceremony is the passing of the unit's colors. These colors represent not only the lineage and honors of the unit, but also the loyalty and unity of its soldiers. The colors are the commander's symbol of authority and represent the responsibilities to the organization. Wherever the commander is, the colors are also present. The custodian of the colors is the command sergeant major. The senior enlisted member of the unit and principal advisor to the commander. The passing of the colors symbolize the transfer of command and authority from the old commander to the new, demonstrating to the unit that the old commander has passed the mantle of leadership. With the colors passes the loyalty of the troopers to their new commander. By authority of paragraph 3-5, Army Regulation 600-20, the undersigned assumed command of 1st Battalion, 503rd Parachute Inventory Regiment, Kaserma-Ederly, effective date, June 10th, 2021, signed Brian R. Miltich, Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry, commanding.