| He was conspiratorial, possessing mysterious juice with the ownership, able to operate completely outside the normal chain of command. |
| A much more significant question is how far up the chain of command the corruption went. |
| They stressed the importance of understanding finance, the abilities required to influence decisions, the need to establish a chain of command. |
| The company commander thought the new lieutenant and staff sergeant were scapegoats for superior officers in their chain of command. |
| Soldiers wishing to air their views through letters to the editor have access to the newspaper without using the chain of command. |
| Success depends on an identity of goals between soldiers and their political masters, and a clear chain of command. |
