Ceremonies and Protocols

Table of Contents

• Section 1 - Funeral Services
  • Introduction
  • Funeral Outline
• Section 2 - CSC Graduation, Recognition and Change of Command Ceremonies
  • Introduction
  • Planning Overview
  • Ceremonial Outline
• Section 3 - Ceremonial Unit
  • Introduction
  • Command Structure
  • Nomination and Election
  • Standard Format Announcement
  • Command Appointments
  • Dress and Deportment
  • Ceremonial Uniform
  • Uniform of the Pipes and Drums
  • Flag Party
  • Retired Officers/Primary Workers
  • Ceremonial Accessories and Rank
  • Training, Drill and Authorized Music
  • Events and Attendance
  • Flags
• Annex A - Cross References and Definitions
• Annex B - Terms of Agreement
• Annex C - Rank Structure of the Ceremonial Unit

The following information is provided to support Commissioner’s Directive 266 – Ceremony and Protocol. This information is considered as the standard for all matters contained herein. Issues resulting from the information contained or not contained within this document are to be addressed to:

Chief of Protocol
Executive Secretariat
340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0P9

or via email to:

GEN-NHQ Ceremonial