Military Command
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri kəˈmænd/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority and power vested in military officers to direct forces and make decisions in military operations.
The general exercised military command over all units in the region.
- (n.) The organizational structure through which military authority is exercised, including ranks and chain of command.
The clear military command ensures discipline and order within the armed forces.
Forms
- military command
- military commands
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Commentary
Military command involves both the authority to direct and the structural framework through which this authority is exercised; clarity in drafting should distinguish these aspects.
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