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.
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.
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Post Advisers
Deputy Chief Chris Lyddy Sergeant Gregory Gunter K-9 Officer Kevin Wells Officer Charlie Ricco Sr. Officer Richard Peck Officer Tom Gorton Civilian Advisor Andrew Tisdale |
Post 279 rank structure
Chief Captain Lieutenant Sergeant Explorer |
Post Officers Chief Grady Gunter Captain Alex Bloch Lieutenant Deaglan McDade |
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Fairfield Police Explorers Post 279, Fairfield Connecticut