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Rites of Passage Throughout any culture or society there have always been various rites of passage; these are rituals or ceremonies signifying an event in a person's life indicative of a transition from one stage to another, as from adolescence to adulthood. One of the more unusual rites of passage I am familiar with is the commissioning of new Army officers; this ceremony in essence gives the officer a new name. It indicates a new stage in the individual’s life, which they will carry with them from the time of passage through the rest of their life. Prior to becoming a commissioned officer the individual must prove himself or herself in various situations. One of the first is to obtain a bachelors degree from a recognized university, secondly they must demonstrate their ability to lead and command the respect of those under them through the United Stat