Ch. 1: Rank + Chain of Command

Question 1

Why is an effective chain of command essential?

Answer 1

to carry out its mission

Question 2

What does chain of command provide?

Answer 2

Proper avenues of communication.
allows member to give + receive information

Question 3

What happens when a member does not follow the established chain of command?

Answer 3

Undermine the authority of their officer

Question 4

How will permanent rank + chain of command be prescribed within the department?

Answer 4

a. General seniority based on the order in which such members were promoted
b. holding equal rank shall only exist when provided by law or rules + regs.
c. every officer of the departments duty to assume the responsibility of command, when no higher ranking officer present.

Question 5

Whenever any officer of the dept. assume the responsibility of command shall?

Answer 5

without willfulness, recklessness or negligence, shall in good faith perform any act or issue any order deemed necessary to address the situation.

Question 6

What shall every officer ensure of the members that are under their immediate command?

Answer 6

are prepared to assume command in their absence