Biological distinctiveness
"find somebody who's not in the chain of command." dave winked; the suggestion was mostly meant in jest.
Reasserting Control
They both command much power amongst the crew, and without them the chain of command will be weakened. we will also need to take the communication relays off, but that isn't quite as important," weylis explained.
Expedition: First Day
She had expected that it would probably be a short chain of command but only five individuals were present. four of which she didn't recognize but the fifth... she barely had time to smile before her friend had swept her into an overjoyed embrace.
The Half-Moon Tribe 4
Arch is our alpha, he is the man who protects us and keeps us as a unified force, as well as reminds us of our instincts as wolves and must obey the pack chain of command.
Chronicals of the Black Guard: Chapter 1
He quickly stepped up the chain of command, rising from enlisted to officer within three years. he rose to captain by the fifth anniversary of his joining the forces.
A Time of Crisis: Chapter 29
I’ve slowly been pulling his organic soldiers back to be re-educated about the new chain of command. i’ve kept his forces from knowing about his destruction to keep the operations running smoothly.
Brothel to Another World: Chapter 0
She couldn't get a hold of anyone in the chain of command over her. and she couldn't connect to the contracting system. "alright. i'm totally cut off. i don't have any kind of connection to the infernal bureaucracy. i can't feed. i can't be summoned."
618 The Siege-Mistress
She exploits official chains of command, assumption of temporary powers, emergency provisions and everything else she can remember from the military law of a culture that's been dead for over seven thousand years.
Flight of the Dragon (Prologue)
If the captain just bypassed the chain of command to talk to her about a mission, then things were probably about to go from bad to worse... or it already has...
Morning
We're a pretty democratically socialist bunch, overall; we manage to work out our differences without resorting to a strict chain of command. the bear will kick some tail when necessary, but not out of a position of absolute power.
Consortium 1-1: TD14 Chapter 9
It'll definitely make for an interesting discussion later, but that'll be for those on the top of the chain of command to worry about. all kinou has to worry about is doing his job protecting the alliance and everyone in the station.
Torpedo Run Chapter 6
The marine and his captain met eyes, and in his she saw anger well-kept behind deference and respect for the chain of command. nonetheless, she registered his complaint, and gave him a nod.