 Since time immemorial, units have used colored flags as indicators of the commander's location on the battlefield. This tradition continues today as evidenced by the prominent significance of the unit colors. The transfer of unit colors is significant in many ways. The ceremony begins as Command Sergeant Major Cooling passes the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Chase for the last time. As Lieutenant Colonel Chase passes the colors to Colonel Denton, he is transferring the legacy accomplishments and history of the unit. As Colonel Denton passes the colors to Lieutenant Colonel Blue, he is transferring both command authority and the expectation of continued mission accomplishment. Lieutenant Colonel Blue returns the colors to Command Sergeant Major Cooling, which signifies the trust and confidence he places in the non-commissioned officer corps. By the authority of Army Regulation 600-20, the undersigned assumes command of the 307th Military Intelligence Battalion, signed James M. Blue, Lieutenant Colonel MI, commanding.