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    going postal vs. going Muslim  Nov 20, 2009
    Second, there should be a duty to report such data up the chain of command, regardless of the assessment of the local commander. Third, there should be a single high-level Pentagon or army department that follows all such cases in real time, whether the potential ground for alarm is sympathy with white supremacism, radical Islamism, endorsement of suicide bombing or simple mental unfitness. (Harper's Magazine)

    Senators say Fort Hood shooting was terrorism  Nov 20, 2009
    News reports have detailed the failure of the military to report up the chain of command the disturbing and delusionary behavior Hasan exhibited. Some have suggested this was partly because of the fear of appearing to be targeting a Muslim. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    Harry Truman made critical point in 1960 USU speech  Nov 19, 2009
    I don t know who he talked to, but the commander-in-chief s picture is now at the head of the chain of command. Several companies and a recruiting office all use the Armory. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Questions linger in case against fired county engineer  Nov 19, 2009
    Adherence to the county chain of command also was an apparent issue. On previous occasions detailed discussions regarding verbal and written communications protocol have been undertaken to ensure you understand the requirements of your position; however, you still have a problem following the chain of command, Groce noted of Zebdaoui s actions that included mass e-mailing complaints to senior county officials, the county commission, and eventually all county employees. (Lake Wales News, FL)

    P.C. Jitters for the White House  Nov 16, 2009
    Speaking of the Pentagon, why hadn t the concerns of Hasan s fellow military doctors been reported further up the chain of command ... Nevertheless, when signs of radicalism appear and grow, as was the case with Major Hasan among his medical colleagues, it needs to be reported up the chain of command. (Human Events Online)

    Items in NIU study for Mattoon have a familiar ring to them  Nov 16, 2009
    This only confuses the true lines of authority and chain of command, the NIU group stated. For now, the city is concentrating on hiring a new city administrator. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Today's PC Army  Nov 15, 2009
    "The Army as an institution has been neutered by decades of political correctness and the leaders in Hasan's chain of command failed to act accordingly out of fear of being labeled anti-Muslim and receiving a negative evaluation report," wrote Army Maj. Shawn Keller for RealClearPolitics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    CISOs reveal what scares them  Nov 15, 2009
    Loranger: You have to take a look at how the CISO is positioned within the organization with respect to the chain of command to judge whether or not they have the proper authority and influence. Do they have the authority to assess compliance and propose remediation actions, etc. (FCW.com)

    Army Brother Re-enlists Navy Sister  Nov 14, 2009
    "To my sister's chain of command in the Navy, thanks for taking care of my sister," Berry said via Skype. "And I just wanted to say, 'Go Army Navy.'"Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    Navy Admits Sailor's Privacy Rights Were Violated  Nov 14, 2009
    "What I understand is that what he's alleging is that the hospital gave medical information to someone in his command in his chain of command that was not authorized to have this information," said Gilleon. Rodriguez said all he wants to do is go back to how it used to be, but he said nothing will ever be the same. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Q&A: Baha Mousa inquiry  Nov 14, 2009
    It will focus on the history of the Army's detention policies, the arrests and detention, the Army's training and chain of command and make future recommendations. What immunity will witnesses have. (BBC News -- UK)

    How the Military Will Try Nidal Hasan  Nov 13, 2009
    "The military is a hierarchical society," Silliman says, and so the rules of the UCMJ seek to protect the proceedings from any presumed or perceived command influence including that of the President, who is at the very top of the chain of command ... Out of that hearing, specific charges will be issued and recommended to an officer with the rank of general in Hasan's direct chain of command ... While members of Congress may enter the hot debate, President Barack Obama as Commander in Chief must... (Time.com)

    Ft. Hood Suspect Charged With Murder  Nov 13, 2009
    But there is no record of Hasan filing a complaint with his chain of command regarding any harassment he may have suffered for being Muslim or any record of him formally seeking release from the military, the officials told the AP.. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Fox News)

    Do what is best  Nov 12, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:07 PM CST Dear editor. I have worked and provided anesthesia services at MMC for nearly 16 years. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    The Fort Hood Killer: Terrified ... or Terrorist?  Nov 12, 2009
    But Hoffman has changed his definition, he says, because "this new strategy of al-Qaeda is to empower and motivate individuals to commit acts of violence completely outside any terrorist chain of command." Every month this year, he notes, there has been a terrorist event either an act committed or one broken up before it could be carried out. "The nature of terrorism is changing, and Major Hasan may be an example of that," Hoffman argues. (Time.com)

    Fort Hood Highlights a Threat of Homegrown Jihad  Nov 12, 2009
    "I used to argue it was only terrorism if it were part of some identifiable, organized conspiracy," says Bruce Hoffman, a terrorism expert at Georgetown University and previously at the Rand Corp. and CIA. But he changed his definition in the latest version of his book Inside Terrorism because "this new strategy of al-Qaeda is to empower and motivate individuals to commit acts of violence completely outside any terrorist chain of command." Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has dubbed Fort... (Time.com)

    U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says  Nov 12, 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)

    Hasan's Personal Jihad  Nov 12, 2009
    Given what the Army chain of command and other federal investigators surely do know and have known about Hasan, his expressed beliefs, and declared loyalties, there is no reason the murderous assault at Ft. Hood should have occurred. When the official blinders and earplugs are removed, jihadis like Hasan self-identify to any with the will to understand. (Human Events Online)

    Doctor accused in Fort Hood deaths didn’t seek discharge  Nov 12, 2009
    It is unclear whether Major Nidal Hasan made informal efforts to leave through his immediate superiors, and if so how his chain of command at lower levels might have responded. But any formal request by Hasan to separate early would have been submitted to the Department of the Army, according to the official, who saw Hasan s file before it was recently sealed by Army investigators. (Boston Globe)

    Ready to Die?  Nov 11, 2009
    But it's not entirely clear how far up the chain of command they complained or what they did about their unsettling feelings back in those days. VAN SUSTEREN: You know, in introducing it, I talked about political correctness. (Fox News)

    Detectives pursue Markov killer  Nov 11, 2009
    Efforts have been made to reveal the chain of command which led to the order for him to be murdered. In June 1992 a former intelligence chief, General Vladimir Todorov, was jailed for 16 months for destroying 10 volumes of material. (BBC News -- Science)

    FAMILY TIES:  Nepotism laws require schools to avoid conflicts  Nov 11, 2009
    Administrators set up a new chain of command in which Bryce has to report to senior associate athletics director Don Bocchi. MORE ON ERICKSONS: MORE ON CUBITS. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Furloughs for schools  Nov 11, 2009
    Teachers and parents will have a clear chain of command when a concern arises and administrators will be more accountable to the needs of teachers and parents. Most importantly, system administrators would be directly accountable for the performance of the students. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    AP sources: US troops likely for Afghan in January  Nov 10, 2009
    fiddy6bills wrote on Oct 7, 2009 11:55 AM:" Foss-The President is not required to, but it shows respect if he does. I have a friend who was a crewmember on Marine 1 (presidents helicopter) late in the Clinton and early in the Bush administrations. Clinton never saluted, he just said "hey there" or something else ignorant. Bush salutes without fail. Bush 41 , Reagan and Carter all made a point to salute. The military member is expected to hold the salute until it is returned or until the... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Suicidal Political Correctness  Nov 10, 2009
    But, in this case the chain of command phucked up and must be held accountable because this tragedy was indeed preventable. The government failed to protect its troops against the enemy domestic and therefore must own it and compensate every dead and wounded soldier. (Townhall.com)

    A sailors stories Kristen Choe did not know what to make of the first beat-up, padded yellow manila envelope that came for her in the mail.  Nov 9, 2009
    In her spare time, she got approval through her chain of command to start a recording location. She then enlisted the help of troops to build bookcases and created a warm, homey environment where troops could sit and read aloud in front of a rolling DVD recorder. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    * Obama to attend Fort Hood memorial  Nov 9, 2009
    Danquah assumed the militarys chain of command knew about Hasans doubts. Others, however, recalled a pleasant neighbor, while a superior officer at Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, Colorado, Kimberly Kesling, has said Hasan was quiet with a strong work ethic who provided excellent care for his patients. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Fort Hood Investigators Seek Those Who Were Near The Shooting Scene  Nov 9, 2009
    Gunshot-damaged material needs to be inspected by the soldier's or civilian's supervisor and/or chain of command, Fort Hood said. Unit level chains of command also need to provide verification of such material, Fort Hood said. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Hasan's Remarks Worried Muslim Leader  Nov 8, 2009
    There is no doubt fault in what his chain of command did not do, that is to say they failed to follow up on what he was no doubt saying publically. Hard to imagine that he kept his displeasure to himself, since many of his friends are not surprised that he is the villan in this act of terrorism. (CBS News -- US)

    Hawaii brass offer thoughts and sympathy  Nov 7, 2009
    " Caslen said the key is the leadership and the "chain of command" -- from squad leaders to battalion commanders -- who have to work with the soldiers. There are "close cohesive bonds" that are forged in combat "where if somebody was down, everybody would help to pick that person up ... Caslen said the key is the leadership and the "chain of command" -- from squad leaders to battalion commanders -- who have to work with the soldiers. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Slash Your Medical Bills: 7 Ways to Haggle  Nov 5, 2009
    Go up the chain of command, calling the billing manager or the vice president of finance and so on, building a relationship with each person by telling your story, says Cohen. Make sure you write down every persons name, title, and contact information; the date and time you called; what you asked; and what each person said. (CBS News)

    Afghan corruption tough to combat  Nov 4, 2009
    As the money was transferred down the chain of command, officers and sergeants would siphon off a portion for themselves. Soldiers and police make up for the shortfall by stealing food from merchants or shaking down motorists. (Boston Globe)

    In absentia, Karadzic blamed for ’95 Srebrenica massacre  Nov 3, 2009
    Tieger repeatedly referred to Karadzic as the supreme commander of Bosnian Serb forces and told judges the chain of command was functioning perfectly during the Srebrenica massacre. That was an apparent attempt to address a possible Karadzic line of defense - that any crimes in Bosnia happened without his knowledge or consent. (Boston Globe)

    Iran has another hero, this one still living, in Mahmoud Vahidnia  Nov 3, 2009
    He said he d forward it up his chain of command. I told him I d like to see bright yellow smiley faces on the tip of the Tomahawks with Betty Boop sitting in a heart with the message on the side. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    White....SHHHH Don't Say That Word  Nov 1, 2009
    AMERICAN wrote on Oct 31, 2009 10:39 AM:" I was born and raised in New Iberia. I also served this great nation in europe. As i recall from my years in europe, there were very little racisim. I wonder why? If i remember , the Europeans were in on the slave trade too. maybe they are foregiving. maybe "Idiots all" should learn to move on too, and stop being ignorant! I served this country with Black Americans in my chain of command. They had my respect just as much as White Americans, Mexicans also... (New Iberia, LA)

    Opinion: McCain on Afghan war  Oct 29, 2009
    Our entire military chain of command supports this approach, as do our NATO allies, which they made clear at their recent defense ministerial meeting in Bratislava. I supported President when he called for a counterinsurgency plan in March, and I did so again when he deployed Gen. Stanley McChrystal to lead the command in Kabul. (CNN)

    Chinese general to participate in talks at Camp Smith  Oct 29, 2009
    Willard said American officials are seeking to reforge U.S.-China ties from enlisted troops all the way up the chain of command. "We've commenced dialogue where we can," Willard said while he was in Seoul, South Korea, to attend annual defense ministers' talks. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Government transparency exposes new IT challenges  Oct 29, 2009
    This means that the pace of making information available will slow as decision making is pushed up the chain of command. A lowly clerk isn't going to approve the posting of data when he might get fired for posting sensitive data. (FCW.com)

    DeWitt hosts regional school board meeting  Oct 29, 2009
    Reporting for the DeWitt group, Board member Sam Counce said his group discussed the chain of command, They emphasized the importance of the board knowing what their job is and what the superintendent s job is. Share this Article. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)

    AIR FORCE - Students Learn to Survive  Oct 28, 2009
    If they fail two days, they're counseled by someone higher in the chain of command. Beyond that, students are placed on the commander's awareness program and watched closely until they improve. (DOD DefenseLINK)

    Impeachment question looms as S.C. lawmakers return  Oct 27, 2009
    He says the results of the Ethics investigation aren t needed for the House to begin work on impeachment, and he plans to introduce a resolution Tuesday that accuses Sanford of dereliction of duty for abandoning his post without telling anyone in the chain of command where he was going. This is just getting the ball rolling, Delleney said last week. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    SC lawmakers to debate unemployment benefits  Oct 27, 2009
    Greg Delleney says the measure accuses Sanford of dereliction of duty for abandoning his post to rendezvous with his Argentine lover without telling his chain of command where he was. The State Ethics Commission is also conducting a criminal ethics investigation into Sanford's use of state planes for personal and political purposes. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Toddlers Buy Houses When Stimulus Trumps Reason  Oct 27, 2009
    Updated: New York, Oct 27 04:22 London, Oct 27 08:22 Tokyo, Oct 27 17:22. Commentary by Kevin Hassett. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)

    The confused, tangled life of Shawna Forde  Oct 26, 2009
    Fundraising is supposed to go through the group s chain of command, Washburn said, and Forde had crossed the line again ... From what he d been told, he expected to find a couple dozen people, a command post, a communications hut, a chain of command. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Cognitive vs. Reptilian Brains: Reptilian wins (67)  Oct 26, 2009
    Another tradition in Aggieland, because of its rich ROTC history, was respect for the military chain of command, at the top of which is the democratically elected Commander-in-Chief. Given Atraditions of courtesy to strangers and respect for the chain of command, I was saddened to see the terribly unfriendly and disrespectful greeting extended to President Obama by some Texans when he visited College Station on Oct. 16. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Thaksins Cambodia gambit  Oct 25, 2009
    In Cambodia there is no doubt who commands whom, but Abhisit is drawn more to issues like the chain of command and the separation of powers. Ultimately, while Thailand is bigger and stronger than Cambodia, Hun Sen by invoking national sovereignty in extending privileges to Thaksin is saying that he is a bigger and stronger prime minister than Abhisit. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    BLM: The Colossal Snafu of the 21st Century  Oct 25, 2009
    True to his reputation, Secretary Salazar has made unprecedented and bold decisions to insert himself more actively in the chain of command at the BLM. Although he faces a challenging opportunity of momentous scale, he has proven his mettle by hearing the renewable energy crowd. He has initiated a bold, new sense of urgency into both the people and the processes of the DOI and the BLM.. (Energy Pulse, CO)

    No refund for canceled Vegas vacation  Oct 25, 2009
    I suggested sending a letter up the chain of command, starting with Travelocity's vice president for sales and customer service. The response: "Unfortunately, many hotel and airline policies are very strict and do not allow for refunds in the case of serious illness.". (CNN -- Travel)

    5 more to seek gaming licenses in Iowa  Oct 23, 2009
    Higgins deferred that question to those higher in the chain of command. Smith also asked if the casino would like SIRRC to take a side on the issue. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    NATIONAL GUARD - Warfighters Discuss Future  Oct 23, 2009
    Something must occur where we get all the users in the know out there, those who are using the equipment every day in touch with the higher-ups in our chain of command, as far as procuring the monies, the contracts and the equipment. They need to hear from us and know what we are seeing on a day-to-day basis. (DOD DefenseLINK)

    Obama's Military Problem Is Worse Than You Think  Oct 22, 2009
    A direct result of Jones's late June trip, I suspect, is that Bob Woodward is put on distribution for the McChrystal report and receives it shortly after McChrystal delivers it to his (McChrystal's) chain of command in late August ... That means they must not counter-leak, not even to defend themselves from scurrilous attacks from unnamed White House staffers; seek redress quietly, within the system, and within the chain of command. (Slate)

    Navy petty officer to face punishment in hazing  Oct 22, 2009
    The astonishing absence of accountability in this case throughout the chain of command was inexcusable, Sestak said. The congressman also referred to Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Valdivia, who took Toussaints place leading the unit and committed suicide as the investigation was under way. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says  Oct 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)

    Dont trust someone who says others cant be trusted  Oct 20, 2009
    Kirk O wrote on Oct 19, 2009 10:36 AM:" It is not a crime to misrepresent, as long as the misrepresentation does not cause harm. When those misrepresentations come in the form of avalanches of disinformation designed to weaken the American government and misleads well-meaning people like Ms Cook and others, so that their daily decisions start from a false premise; I will point that out.There is a team of disinformation artists, entertainers, who slant the information they present in ways... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    A colonel’s new mission  Oct 20, 2009
    Her sense of responsibility, her sense that tasks are done until they re completed, her sense of the chain of command - it all starts to make sense when you see how well her organization functions. The farm is a work in progress - in effect, a new mission. (Boston Globe)

    Water questions still unanswered  Oct 18, 2009
    In that person s absence, what is the chain of command. If there is a plan, who is responsible for communication. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    McChrystal, Watch Your Left Flank  Oct 16, 2009
    Here's the situation where General McChrystal has one- on-one time with the president of the United States, not with the rest of the team, but at least direct access to his commander in chief, and then apparently still went rogue," Begala said.Begala totally misstated the chronology. McChrystal gave the London speech, then traveled to Denmark for a hastily called, 25-minute meeting with President Obama. Prior to that, from the time Obama chose McChrystal to command in Afghanistan last March,... (Human Events Online)

    At veteran's burial, military MIA  Oct 16, 2009
    Still, they say they are bothered by the mistake and fear it could happen again, given the little response they received up the chain of command. "Can you imagine how the parents of a 19-year-old son or daughter would feel if their child died in combat and no one from the military bothered to attend the service ...?" Nona Tindall said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Italy denies paying off Taliban in Afghanistan  Oct 16, 2009
    "There is one single strategy, one single chain of command," he added. "The troops in the region share information.". (MSNBC -- International)

    Obama signs major Pakistan aid bill  Oct 16, 2009
    The legislation requires the U.S. Secretary of State to report to Congress every six months on whether Pakistan's civilian government maintains effective control over the military's budgets, chain of command and top promotions. The statement said the bill's requirements are "accountability measures" placed on the United States to ensure that the aid directly benefits the Pakistani people. (MSNBC -- International)

    THOUSANDS FLEE:  Pakistan jets bomb militant hide-outs  Oct 15, 2009
    5 billion a year over the next five years but on the condition that Pakistan's weak, U.S.-backed civilian government maintain effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. The objections to the bill have driven a wedge between the military and the government in Islamabad over an aid drive that was supposed to show American support for the country as it battles the insurgents. (USA Today)

    Florida State releases NCAA documents  Oct 15, 2009
    Florida State tracks how many athletes sign up for classes, which should have tipped officials to a dramatic increase in the music course, but that information never got passed up the chain of command. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Sources: Station Investigation Under Way  Oct 15, 2009
    Sources said a supervisor at the station reported seeing inappropriate behavior toward a female firefighter at the station and immediately took it up the chain of command. Channel 4 was told the female rookie firefighter, who's still on a probationary status, did not report what was going on, but there could be more women involved, according to sources. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    2006 Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award  Oct 15, 2009
    What is the battlefield, what is the chain of command, who has the authority, and what are the rules. "The 'Eureka!' moment for me was when I realized the war on terror really is a global war and it involves a very deep set of relationships between the CIA and foreign liaison services," said Priest. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)

    Florida St. releases transcript in cheating case  Oct 15, 2009
    -- Florida State tracks how many athletes sign up for classes, which should have tipped officials to a dramatic increase in the music course, but that information never got passed up the chain of command. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Sports)

    Seven steps to a secure Afghanistan  Oct 14, 2009
    Nor are the Taliban a cohesive or uniform political party, with a chain of command and a political manifesto. Rather, any disaffected, rebellious, or aggrieved Afghan who overtly opposes the government by military means and otherwise has come to be identified as Taliban. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Navy moves to put women on subs  Oct 14, 2009
    Officials said the paperwork for changing the policy on submarines is being drawn up and could be finished by the end of the month or early November, after which it would be sent up the chain of command and then to Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his approval. If Congress wants to block the move, it must pass legislation. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)

    US says no change in $7.5bn aid bill to Pak  Oct 14, 2009
    The legislation conditions US aid on whether Pakistan's weak, US-backed civilian government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Kerry said no conditions are attached to the nonmilitary aid in the bill. (India Times, India)

    Federal Judge Sanctions 'Birther' Lawyer for 'Frivolous' Suit  Oct 14, 2009
    Land noted in Tuesday's order that Taitz had "failed to allege and explain how such factual allegations resulted in a denial of [Rhodes'] individual constitutional rights such that [Rhodes] would be authorized to ignore a valid deployment order from her chain of command. ... [Rhodes'] sensitivity to the President's eligibility only existed when she faced deployment to Iraq ... ." ... Without her client's knowledge or approval, according to court records, Taitz filed a motion for reconsideration,... (Law.com)

    Benton Harbor: Budget's ink has familiar hue - red (891)  Oct 13, 2009
    There's that chain of command we love so much in government management. If I lived in the red year after year. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    State Dept. split over Pakistan aid  Oct 12, 2009
    " Pakistan's military and some government officials have complained about provisions in the Pakistan aid legislation placing conditions on the money. During the Bush administration, U.S. aid came with no strings attached, and later government reports were unable to account for how it was spent. Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Last week,... (USA Today)

    McCain: Big Troop Buildup Needed in Afghanistan  Oct 12, 2009
    "He certainly understands that the chain of command has to be observed. But also, at the same time, since he has responsibility, I think he should be consulted very heavily and frequently.". McCain said the corruption in Afghan President Hamid Karzai's government "has got to stop." He said Karzai's brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, accused by some of drug trafficking, should leave the country. (Newsmax)

    * The militarys role in disaster time  Oct 12, 2009
    Those involved with such assistance should, however, continue to report to their superiors according to the established chain of command so that personnel numbers can be monitored, thus allowing more adaptability in disaster work. Liu Kung-chung is a professor in the Institute of Law for Science and Technology at National Tsing Hua University. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    17th Fires Brigade: Deployment viewed as a team effort with Iraqis  Oct 12, 2009
    "The Americans' level of involvement in operations varies widely, depending on the Iraqi unit, Roede said."If you're asking senior leaders, they prefer us to be out there with their brigades," he said. "Once you get further down the chain of command to some of the battalions, there are some Iraqi commanders who are cool toward us. They believe they can do it themselves and don't need help. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Abuse ignored?  Oct 11, 2009
    The most serious cases arising out of the British involvement in Iraq have, according to John, been characterised by RMP "blunders, mistakes, ineptitude and the course of investigations being bent to serve the real or perceived interests of the chain of command of the army" rather than the interests of justice ... "There is a common misconception that the Royal Military Police are in some way independent of the army. In fact they are very, very closely wrapped in to the chain of command and that... (BBC News -- UK)

    The Generals' War  Oct 11, 2009
    As for McChrystal's public campaign, said Jones, "It's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command.". Concentrating the minds of all on Sunday was news that 10 U.S. soldiers were killed, two by an Afghan solider, eight when their remote outpost near Pakistan was attacked by hundreds of Taliban. (Human Events Online)

    - Voice: Calexico board member woes 0  Oct 11, 2009
    Throughout their short tenure of service, two of the board members unequivocally believe that their function is to approach staff, at any site, and begin the process of dictating orders and policy directly, totally undermining the established protocol of chain of command. It seems, more often than not, that those members are totally ignorant of the California Education Code. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Sympathy for the general  Oct 10, 2009
    Pundits claimed McChrystal was "boxing the president in," and administration officials cautioned him to give his advice privately, through the chain of command. No doubt the general would have been wiser to do so. (Juneau Empire)

    House passes pandemic prep bill  Oct 10, 2009
    By a 113-36 vote, the House on Thursday passed a pandemic and disaster preparedness bill that establishes a chain of command for public health emergencies. Reacting to concerns, bill supporters said the legislation does not force vaccinations or warrantless searches upon individuals. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)

    Obama discusses troop levels for Afghanistan  Oct 10, 2009
    fiddy6bills wrote on Oct 7, 2009 11:55 AM:" Foss-The President is not required to, but it shows respect if he does. I have a friend who was a crewmember on Marine 1 (presidents helicopter) late in the Clinton and early in the Bush administrations. Clinton never saluted, he just said "hey there" or something else ignorant. Bush salutes without fail. Bush 41 , Reagan and Carter all made a point to salute. The military member is expected to hold the salute until it is returned or until the... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    House panel endorses pandemic prep bill  Oct 9, 2009
    It establishes a chain of command that will help keep emergency responses organized, he said ... Now we ll have a direct chain of command if there s a public health scare at all, Sanchez said ... He pointed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, saying, There was no clear chain of command in terms of what the role of the local government was and the role of the state. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)

    EUGENE ROBINSON: Pentagon-speak for: 'Put a sock in it, Stan'  Oct 9, 2009
    It is "better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," said Jones ... Pundits claimed McChrystal was "boxing the president in," and administration officials cautioned him to give his advice privately, through the chain of command ... Jones said Sunday on CNN that "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command." I believe that's Pentagon-speak for: "Put a sock in it, Stan.". (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Pakistani government defends US aid bill  Oct 9, 2009
    Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan's government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. The U.S. bill also includes yearly certifications that Pakistan is making a sustained commitment to combating terrorist groups and cooperating in stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)

    Russian 'Doomsday Machine' Ready for Action?  Oct 9, 2009
    The top-secret Russian program, he continued, virtually guaranteed the ability to strike back, even if the entire chain of command had been wiped out. Now that the is over, the closely-guarded system, code-named Perimeter, is no longer a secret. (ABC News)

    Pakistan military balks at strings on U.S. aid  Oct 9, 2009
    Among other strings, the bill conditions U.S. aid on whether Pakistan's government maintains effective control over the military, including its budgets, the chain of command and top promotions. Some analysts said the military's statement had little to do with genuine dislike of a bill that stands to help crumbling schools, roads and hospitals. (San Francisco Chronicle)

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