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Chain of Command Overview

The "chain of command" is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed through an organized structure. Orders are transmitted down the chain of command, from a higher-ranked Explorer, such as a Captain, to lower-ranked personnel, such as the Lieutenant. Then from the Lieutenant to the Sergeant, who either executes the order personally or transmits it down the chain as appropriate, until it is received by those expected to execute it.

In general, all those within the higher branch of the ranking structure, like the Captain, give orders only to those directly below them in the chain of command and receive orders only from those directly above them, such as the Post Advisors. A(n) explorer member who has difficulty executing a task or order and appeals for relief directly from another ranking official above his immediate commander in the chain of command is likely to be advised otherwise. They will be explained how the structure works within the chain of command, and they have to show proof of newly said knowledge.

The concept of chain of command also implies that higher rank alone does not entitle a higher-ranking service member to give commands to anyone of lower rank. For example, a Lieutenant of the post will not directly command lower-ranking members such as the Explorers, but will approach a Sergeant to handle, execute, or appeal to the action requested by the higher ranking member. The chain of command means that the individual members take orders from only one superior and only give orders to a defined group of people immediately below them. If an explorer has an issue, needs consultation, or help with a concern, he/she is to follow up with their Sergeant, who in turn will approach a Lieutenant with the issue. If the issue can not be resolved at the Sergeant's level of expertise, then the issue will be carried over to a higher ranking explorer, and so on up the ladder of "Rank" until a resolution can be met.


Post Advisers

Chief Chris Lyddy
Sergeant Gregory Gunter
K-9 Officer Kevin Wells

Officer Charlie Ricco Sr.
Officer Richard Peck
Officer Tom Gorton
Officer Tiffany Bennett

Civilian Advisor Andrew Tisdale

Post 279 rank structure

Chief
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant

Explorer

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Post Officers
Chief Marco Giacobbe
Captain Christian Lewczak
Lieutenant Breanna Milfort
Sergeant Brandon Compasso
Sergeant Erick Alverez-Whelen

            
                    




              
 
Fairfield Police Explorers Post 279, Fairfield Connecticut