2006-07-31 14:42:47 · 5 answers · asked by cutty 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Why don't you try asking something a little more specific?
2006-07-31 14:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commander-in-Chief, President of USA: Responsible for all military decisions for US, accountable to only one body, the people of the USA and their duly elected representatives--the Congress of the United States. His authority is derived solely from the United States Constitution and certain War Power Acts and Provisions. Presently, it is debatable just what authority President Bush does or does not have in certain areas. Other "lesser officers" are totally responsible for the training, deployment, and safety of their men during an operation. They are accountable to their ranking commander(s). Their authority is spelled out in the military codes. There is very little deviation from this code tolerated at any level.
2006-07-31 15:08:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ariel 128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking who a commander is accountable to that's one thing if you are asking where a commander has his/her authority it is based in the Uniform Code of Military Justice and in federal law and statutes. A commander is responsible for the unit he/she is assigned to to include personnel discipline and training and all military weapons assets and equipment of that unit. A commander reports to his/her next higher authority all the way up to the department of defense depending on his/her position and chain of command. If you could be a little more specific with your question I might be able to assist you better.
2006-07-31 15:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by eldertrouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
**** rolls down
2006-07-31 16:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your question???
2006-07-31 14:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋