chain of command

order of authority from highest to lowest, hierarchy of authority within an organization (especially the military)

In a military context, the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed.Chain of Command may also refer to: In television:"Chain of Command" (Beast Wars), the fifth episode of the first season of Beast Wars"Chain of Command" (TNG episode), a sixth season episode of Star Trek: The Next GenerationIn other fields:Chain of Command (book), book by investigative journalist Seymour HershChain of Command (computer game), a free, online, multiplayer WWII gameChain of Command (film), a 1994 action/adventure film starring Michael Dudikoff
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In a military context, the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within a military unit and between different units. Orders are transmitted down the chain of command, from a higher-ranked soldier, such as a commissioned officer, to lower-ranked personnel who either carry out the order personally or transmit it down the chain as appropriate, until it is received by those expected to carry it out.
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The succession of commanding officers from a superior to a subordinate through which command is exercised. Also called "command channel". See also administrative chain of command; operational chain of command. 1/3/73

Succession, de supérieur à subordonné, de chefs militaires dans l'exercice du commandement. Voir aussi voie administrative; chaîne de commandement opérationnel. 1/3/73

order of those in power, line of authority If you are a lieutenant, the chain of command goes up and down.

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