A command in
military terminology is an organisational
unit
Unit may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* UNIT, a fictional military organization in the science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''
* Unit of action, a discrete piece of action (or beat) in a theatrical presentation
Music
* ''Unit'' (a ...
for which a
military commander is responsible. Commands, sometimes called
units or formations, form the building blocks of a military. A commander is normally specifically appointed to the role in order to provide a
legal framework for the authority bestowed.
Naval and
military
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distin ...
officers have legal authority by virtue of their
officer's commission, but the specific responsibilities and privileges of command are derived from the publication of appointment.
The relevant definition of "command" according to the
US Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense (DoD, USDOD or DOD) is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national sec ...
is as follows:
United States Department of Defense
The United States Department of Defense (DoD, USDOD or DOD) is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national secur ...
, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
See also
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Chain of command
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Command and control
Command and control (abbr. C2) is a "set of organizational and technical attributes and processes ... hatemploys human, physical, and information resources to solve problems and accomplish missions" to achieve the goals of an organization or e ...
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Military organization
Military organization or military organisation is the structuring of the armed forces of a State (polity), state so as to offer such military capability as a military policy, national defense policy may require. In some countries paramilitary ...
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Tactical formation
Element: A group of soldiers
A tactical formation (or order) is the arrangement or deployment of moving military forces such as infantry, cavalry, AFVs, military aircraft, or naval vessels. Formations were found in tribal societies such as th ...
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Unit cohesion
Notes
Military units and formations by size
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Command and control
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