• Program to organize neighborhoods in case of disaster Jun 22, 2009
And besides the nine-step checklist, captains would follow a chain of command to check in, with Hansen and his peers providing reports to first responders. "The neighborhood would come together, and they would provide for their needs," Hansen said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wise Solomons needed to guide transportation Jun 20, 2009
Mindless to the fact that military protocol advises officers to use sir or ma am when addressing anybody higher than them on the chain of command ... Mindless to the fact that military protocol advises officers to use sir or maam when addressing anybody higher than them on the chain of command ... You said, Mindless to the fact that military protocol advises officers to use sir or maam when addressing anybody higher than them on the chain of command. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Waterboarding is torture Jun 20, 2009
" Leonard wrote on Jun 19, 2009 4:57 AM:" Cogito wrote on Jun 18, 2009 8:22 PM:" Leonard, you don't think that the member of the Bush White House with the most military experience, was privy to the goings on of the military? There's no doubt in my mind he knew what was happening,I am not sure it was a crime for someone outside of the chain of command to know about the waterboarding. What specific charge were you thinking should be lodged against Powell?Failure to report? ". Cogito wrote on Jun... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Report faults US warplane in Afghan deaths Jun 20, 2009
Mullen added that the complex, seven-to-eight hour fight, which stretched from daylight to dark, revealed gaps in the chain of command and some training shortcomings that military leaders plan to address. Mullen said he is satisfied that US forces involved in the battle were sufficiently sure of their targets and believed that civilians would not be injured when they fired. (Boston Globe)
Cops resign over Waffle House tasing Jun 20, 2009
The fact that they did not report [Miles], discipline him or notify anyone through the chain of command is a complete violation, Spellman said. Parry has been with Gwinnett police 14 years, and Parkerson has 13 years on the force. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fort Bliss Soldier Charged In Domestic Incident, Remains On Post Jun 20, 2009
On Wednesday afternoon, investigators met with the 20-year-old soldier and a member of his chain of command at Fort Bliss ... The soldier was released back to his chain of command. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
DOT taps lawmaker for top post Jun 19, 2009
DOT policy bans intimate relationships in the direct chain of command, and the board oversees the commissioner. Mike Evans later stepped down, and the couple married in September. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Best Films Directed by Martin S... Jun 19, 2009
The gritty story of a small time hood hoping to move up the chain of command captures the breathless appeal of the illicit yet extravagant life of the wannabe made man. Scorsese imbues his film with the sights, sounds and emotions of what it s like to be swept into a life of organized crime. (Suite101.com)
Central African Republic: Who's Who With Guns Jun 19, 2009
Formally known as the Bataillon de Protection et Securit; des Institutions, this special service in charge of presidential security has some police and gendarmerie personnel, but most are drawn from FACA. Some of its units are reported to operate more or less autonomously, outside the FACA chain of command. The presidential guard was singled out by human rights groups and Alston for its brutality and poor discipline. (allAfrica.com)
* EDITORIAL: The perception of crime Jun 18, 2009
But it is no secret that police culture in its current guise tends to be conservative, with a chain of command that is closed, resistant to reform and that does not look kindly upon individual officers who hope to improve the overall professionalism of the force and to free their duties from political influences. Political interference with the police manifests itself in various ways. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
LaBella meets and greets during first day on the job Jun 18, 2009
Even though LaBella worked in the police department, he vaulted to the police chief position instead of working his way up the chain of command the way others in the department were trying to do, Phillips said. It s an ultimate goal to become a chief, Phillips said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Obama must prosecute Bush-era torture enablers Jun 17, 2009
However, the International Convention Against Torture, adopted by the United States in 1994, compels the US to prosecute everyone who is responsible for torture, all the way up the chain of command to top government officials who authorize it. Obama himself said in April that he's "a strong believer that it's important to look forward and not backwards, and to remind ourselves that we do have very real security threats out there." At the same time he also said that "nobody is above the law, and... (Yahoo News)
US troops to pull out of cities in two weeks Jun 17, 2009
Iraqi Defence Minister Abdul Qadir al-Obeidi said such a move would be authorised through an Iraqi chain of command. About 30,000 US troops have left Iraq since September. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Crated dog abandoned in garage to die Jun 16, 2009
You would have to ask the El Paso authorities and the district attorney to see what they would do with that," said Manning. The animal cruelty incident happened in Feb. 2008, by that time the Sumter's had moved to Fort Hood in Central Texas. KFOX called Fort Hood officials who said Dwayne Sumter was deployed to Iraq and arrived there last week. He's with the 20th Support Command which deployed out of Maryland. Now, a commander's inquiry is being conducted. That got started last week, even though... (Pet-Abuse.com)
IT Security Lessons from RAF Data Loss Jun 16, 2009
"We took immediate action through the RAF chain of command," the MOD spokesperson said. "All individuals identified as being at risk received personal one-on-one interviews to alert them to the loss of data, to discuss potential threats and to provide them with advice on mitigating action. We placed information prominently on the MOD and RAF Web sites and activated an emergency helpline to assist personnel with their concerns.". (eSecurityPlanet)
Has Obama's Iran Envoy Been Ousted? Jun 16, 2009
What might be plausible is if Ross is getting his title and chain of command shifted so that he is officially reporting not just to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton but to the president as well, as two other special envoys, George Mitchell and Richard Holbrooke, do. Ross is also said to be close with Clinton, and frequently is seen consulting with her, and she is said to trust him on many matters. (Slate)
'Support the troops' mantra is a tired argument Jun 16, 2009
He claims that James Carroll, in his , slapped "American servicemen and women in the face by stating that the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan are failures." Clearly, Carroll was slapping incompetent, or worse, leadership in the face with phrases such as "at the peak of the chain of command." I have the utmost respect for our troops; I have a son in the Army. But they are faced with impossible situations in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Editor's desk: Opening new doors Jun 16, 2009
Here again, though, emerging technologies offer part of the solution, which means that everyone in the chain of command simply has to remain open to the possibilities. About the Author. (FCW.com)
Independent Intel: High Stakes in a CIA Turf War Jun 16, 2009
But if he does, we need to know whether that chief will be in the military's chain of command or remain an independent voice, one the President needs to hear as we get deeper and deeper into Afghanistan. Baer, a former CIA field officer assigned to the Middle East, is TIME.com's intelligence columnist and the author of See No Evil and, most recently, The Devil We Know. (Time.com)
China's miners pay high price Jun 6, 2009
China's central government promises reform but often other senior officials or those lower down the chain of command in the provinces have financial interests to protect - putting profit before the Party. In one well-documented incident last year, dramatic television footage emerged of a violent struggle between armed thugs and villagers resisting the takeover of their property by an electricity company which wanted to build a power plant there. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
On Gay Issues, Obama Says "Don't Ask" Jun 3, 2009
It's about obedience to the chain of command. It's really not rocket science what needs to be done. (CBS News)
Students want money back Jun 2, 2009
cvilla wrote on May 31, 2009 7:38 AM:" When you have a picnic and drink sodas bees are attracted to the cans. The rule was broken by the teacher who for reasons of not wanting to be lugging cans back and forth to her home was probably a big inconvience after lugging her paper work from the kids and her purse. But why did the school not provide a storage shed away from the children for the cans, so the teachers would not resort to keeping them in the classroom. They were putting the kids at risk... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Royal commission throws light on dark places May 31, 2009
So far, the inquiry has exposed the weaknesses of the state's "prepare, stay and defend or leave early" policy; it has heard of flaws in Victoria's communications infrastructure and also in its chain of command. When announcing the commission, Premier John Brumby said: "Victorian communities want and deserve to know all the details about how these devastating fires occurred, the response to them and, most importantly, any steps that can be taken to prevent this ever happening again." It is... (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Death Investigation At Fort Lee May 29, 2009
"That's soldiers caring for soldiers. That if I have a battle buddy and I'm struggling or he is struggling, we report that to the chain of command, they immediately get help," says Col. Curran. Fort Lee also has partnered with the local community for instant help for their soldiers. (WTVR.com, VA)
Rape, Torture In Pics, Ex-U.S. Gen. Says May 28, 2009
Investigation timeline, the chain of command, POW rules, global mistreatment of prisoners and video reports. Photo Essay. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
A Call for a New CHS Chancellor May 28, 2009
To to just a note wrote on May 27, 2009 10:37 PM:" You want to talk about RESPECT!The teachers at CHS know their place in the chain of command and are there for the students.But when you are being bullied and mistreated by your so-called leader, you WILL stand up for yourself. I can guarantee all of the alumni that are leaving are doing it with PRIDE and DIGNITY for the students of CHS because we lead by example! I love CHS but refuse to lower my standards or character because one man has... (New Iberia, LA)
Bogue Chitto man not forgotten May 27, 2009
The sister regiments passed plenty of intelligence up the chain of command in the days before the battle, alerting superior officers that they could hear the rattle of tank treads through the woods at night and had captured German defectors who warned of the attack. The intelligence was ignored. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
How Afghanistan's Little Tragedies Add Up May 26, 2009
Gen. Richard Blanchette, the coalition spokesman, says the stricter protocols have come into force down the chain of command to ensure operational decisions are fully vetted, with additional confirmation on the ground before airpower is deployed. This means "taking more time" if necessary, he explains, or if civilians are at risk: "just cancel it." While roadside incidents are trickier since they involve split-second judgment, there is a top-down emphasis on restraint. (Time.com)
Navy SEALS And The Sign On The Door May 26, 2009
They are criticized by some conventional force commanders because they operate via a separate chain of command, moving in and out of battle space "owned" by the conventional forces. Some of these commanders still make a habit of grumbling that SEAL and SOF missions focused on taking out Taliban or al Qaeda targets cause too much collateral damage, which hurts attempts to win trust among the locals. (CBS News)
War room is no place for Bible study May 25, 2009
It is another when they show up at the peak of the chain of command - and from inside the intelligence community, which is charged with nothing less than defining the character of America's wars ... The Pentagon is the wrong place for unbound Christian zealotry, not just because it violates the separation of church and state (and the rights of non-believers in the chain of command), but even more because it is inimical to the prudent use of force. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says May 22, 2009
He estimated that the chain of command would have six to 15 minutes to decide whether to launch intercepts against, for example, a North Korean attack on the United States. Still, Obering said the costly system suffers from a wide range of technical problems -- from workmanship to software -- and the rush to put it on alert before it is fully tested means the chances are limited that it would succeed in thwarting any missile attack today. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Women Will Rule Business - The Future of Work - TIME May 20, 2009
Women, CMI predicts, will move rapidly up the chain of command, and their emotional-intelligence skills may become ever more essential. That trend will accelerate with the looming talent shortage. (Time.com)
Fake Diplomas Found at U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command May 19, 2009
That began Oleyte's rise through the chain of command. Two years later, he was reassigned to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the Deputy Director of Readiness. (FOX61, CT)
Hail to the chief: A son answers a father's call to celebrate at a swanky Indian casino May 19, 2009
The summons to journey to the other side of the mountains came from far up the chain of command. Not the boss. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
A few good questions now save headaches later May 18, 2009
What does your chain of command look like. You want to establish who will be working in your home and the nature of your contractor's relationship with them. (Globe and Mail)
SB-L 12 make 'history' with enlistment in 185th May 17, 2009
"There's a chain of command.". For all their typical reasons for enlisting in the military, the SB-L senior class' affinity for the 185th is remarkable. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Two facing charges in illegal worker case have June hearing May 16, 2009
However, any settlement negotiations must go up the government chain of command for review, modification, approval, etc. Accordingly, the parties request at least an additional 60 days to complete these negotiations and governmental review, the motion states. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Accor streamlines divisions, management May 16, 2009
Economy lodging operator has decided to consolidate its regional divisions to streamline the company's chain of command. The move follows the company s previous decision to name Gilles P;lisson chairman and chief executive officer and to revamp the reporting structure, creating a scenario where staff members will operate more efficiently and be able to implement their strategies in a more timely fashion. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
TV show producers say sorry May 16, 2009
The call was made outside the chain of command and has affected the integrity of our organisation, he said. Strix Television senior executive producer Frida Aberg said the company wanted to continue to work with Malaysia and boost its tourism industry. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
District revamps feedback policies May 16, 2009
If the complainant is not satisfied, the issue goes up the chain of command to the athletic director or building principal, and so on upward. It's pretty standard and it works pretty well, Kent said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mayor Tells City Staff Their Jobs Are Secure May 14, 2009
Chain of command, he said, is the way to work through a problem. "If you have a problem you should try to solve it with your supervisor," Adams said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Sheriff: Impossible to know exactly when LeRoy boys were killed May 14, 2009
mrsrocko19 wrote on May 13, 2009 2:13 PM:" @lilmommy575Did you forget to read about his supervised visits being terminated? Yes for passing messages thru the boys to their mother violating his restraining order several times..I would put money on the fact the judge knew all about it and that alone should have been enough to know these kids were a pawn against amy.I also feel if this man was ever physical towards amy in front of them. That alone is enough for children to be removed from their... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State Bar should discipline William J. Haynes May 14, 2009
In October 2002, military personnel at Guantanamo Bay Detention Center requested approval from their chain of command to use techniques already practiced at the prison camp. In response, Haynes authored a cursory memo for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld recommending approval of a variety of techniques, including using dogs and forced shaving of detainees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
U.S. soldier kills 5 comrades in Iraq, officials say May 14, 2009
" The aggravated assault charge is for the struggle for the weapon in the vehicle, another Defense official said. Russell is from the 54th Engineering Battalion, based out of Bamberg, Germany -- a unit attached to Multi-National Division South but based at Camp Victory in Baghdad. He's now in military police custody at Camp Victory. The 54th's 15-month deployment began in May 2008; the battalion is due to leave Iraq in August. Perkins said the military has launched a criminal investigation into... (CNN -- World)
Honorable decision May 14, 2009
over 400 personnel have been reprimanded due to to Abu Ghraib - and they weren't all outside the chain of command ... Abu Ghraib was soldiers (I shudder to use the term when referring to them) acting in the opposite manner of a soldier outside the chain of command, and they have been punished for it (slap on the wrist, but something). (Helena Independent Record, MT)
US soldier charged with murders at Iraq combat stress clinic May 13, 2009
"Suffice to say by his actions or what he had said his chain of command was concerned enough that 1. he was in a formalized counseling process and going for mental health assistance and number 2. there was concern he should not have a weapon, so again the chain of command confiscated his weapon which is something that is not done routinely to average soldiers," Perkins told reporters ... "That's one of the things we emphasize in our training [that] is particularly challenging for a fellow like... (Christian Science Monitor)
Findley reinstated as captain May 13, 2009
Commission Chairman Pete Black read the group's holding: "A civil service commission hearing was held yesterday at 9:30 a.m. to formally announce the decision of the police chief to reduce Findley's rank from captain to the rank of lieutenant. We recognize and support the chain of command. However, after hearing and reviewing the evidence presented at the hearing, the Pocatello Civil Service Commission determined unanimously that the evidence does not support the reduction in rank. Specifically,... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Alleged killer's father: Army 'broke him' May 13, 2009
Gen. David Perkins, a military spokesman in Baghdad, said Russell had been receiving counseling for at least a week because "his chain of command had concerns about him." ... "He's in a leadership capacity, and to make that trip (to the clinic) is a tough decision for him or his chain of command to make. But (they) were willing to make it.". (USA Today)
Soldier Who Killed 5 Was In Counseling May 13, 2009
"His chain of command had concerns about him. He had been undergoing counseling within the command. Again, they had already taken the immediate measure of removing his weapon," Gen. David Perkins said. The incident is the 00004000 deadliest involving soldier on soldier violence in the six-year Iraq war. (CBS News)
US co-opts Pakistan for Predator strikes May 13, 2009
The Pakistanis, however, have yet to use the drones to shoot at suspected militants and are grappling with a cumbersome military chain of command as well as ambivalence over using US equipment to fire on their own people, the paper said. The leak is certain to embarrass Pakistans political leadership, especially its Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and foreign minister Qureshi, who have loudly remonstrated against the Predator strikes and said it is alienating the population. (India Times, India)
Could It Have Been Stopped? Soldier's Gun Taken Away Before Shooting May 12, 2009
After the soldier left the clinic, someone in his chain of command took away his personal weapon for his own protection because he was in an unstable situation, the official said. The soldier later obtained another weapon, however, and returned to the clinic. (ABC News)
* EDITORIAL: Chinese police are not welcome May 12, 2009
Which chain of command would they answer to. If they overstepped their responsibilities, would they be subject to reprimand, or be demoted based on Taiwanese law or Chinas. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Gaps in mental-health screening persist for GIs May 12, 2009
The military has also stepped up training throughout the chain of command to urge service members to act when they see suicidal tendencies in their colleagues. The Army even uses a role-playing video game to teach soldiers how to respond to signs of depression. (AZCentral -- News)
Congo-Kinshasa: Think Tank Says Cooperation is Not Enough in East [press release] May 12, 2009
But the FDLR remains powerful, with up to 6,000 fighters, a strong chain of command and a political branch disseminating propaganda abroad. Its existence as a fighting force continues to disrupt efforts to build peace in the region. (allAfrica.com)
Torture allegation probes run political risks May 11, 2009
A special prosecutor or panel could help protect the White House from being accused of exerting partisan influence over a Justice Department investigation, proponents say, and would have the legal powers to investigate up the chain of command in search of lawbreakers - and the ability to seek criminal charges all the way to the top. Both parties have had bad experiences with special prosecutors and some critics have raised concerns that even a truly independent counsel might look only at the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
On Your Mind May 11, 2009
If you dont get any satisfaction, keep moving up the chain of command. " To Bandana Parent wrote on Apr 27, 2009 7:35 AM:" Maybe your sons conduct isn't as perfect as you think. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The real measure of a man is how he treats his wife May 10, 2009
There is a chain of command designated by God for the home (1 Corinthians 11:3). Great authority brings great responsibility. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Documents suggest cover-up in Oakland beating May 10, 2009
Galindo's log indicates the tip was sent up the police chain of command late that night. The next day, Galindo briefed then-Chief Richard Word and "was directed to transfer the case" from homicide to internal affairs, his log notes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Don’t ask, don’t tell, but change is coming May 10, 2009
Today is also the day I inform my chain of command of who I am. One of the seven Army values is integrity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Top 25 Star Trek Characters May 9, 2009
His over confidence and willingness to occasionally disregard the chain of command are what makes Riker so endearing. Riker is the ladies' man of the latter-day Trek universe. (IGN FilmForce)
Losing Hearts and Minds and Lives in Afghanistan May 8, 2009
Since last summer, he explained, the decision-making process down the chain of command has been "reviewed numerous times" to minimize risk to civilians, resulting in more operations cancelled. "But," he pointed out, "you never hear news reports of an airstrike not taking place.". (Time.com)
Capt. Ian Fishback described May 8, 2009
Soldiers state they fully appreciated that the abuse to which the detainees were subjected was sanctioned up the chain of command ... The officer went up the chain of command and to the JAGs in theater trying to get clarification of how the Geneva Conventions could possibly permit what was happening ... When his intention to do this became clear, officers in his chain of command denied him leave and took other steps to block his actions. (Harper's Magazine)
Summer 2011 set for sidewalk work May 7, 2009
O'Donnell had voiced in his administrator's report his belief that city employees should be barred from serving on city boards due to "a clear conflict of interest." In his explanation O'Donnell stated that the chain of command would become unclear if someone that reported to him or Public Works Director Heather Roberts was on a board where he or she would be expected to issue orders to O'Donnell or Roberts. "I would like to think if someone is qualified for the position we should give them the... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Mayor hopefuls offer views on leadership, plans for city May 5, 2009
They each have their own boards, and their own chain of command. Problems and solutions should be addressed at their board level. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
much more. Tuesday, May 05, 2009 May 5, 2009
Those warnings disappeared as the memo moved up the chain of command. Enjoy this story. (Salon)
