Chain of Command
From USEC Force
The Chain of Command
The chain of command (CoC) 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 CoC, 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.
In general, personnel give orders only to those directly below them in the chain of command and receive orders only from those directly above them. A service member who has difficulty carrying out a duty or order and appeals for relief directly to an officer above his immediate commander in the CoC is likely to be disciplined for not observing the CoC.
Online leniency
USEC has some leniency in that we realize that not everyone can always be online 24/7, so if you have an urgent question and have not received reply from your immediate CoC within 24 hours, you may go one step above to gain answers to your questions.
The CoC at USEC
