command

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-000305",
  "term": "command",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.\n\n2. An order given by a commander.\n\n3. A unit or units, an organization, or an area under the authority of one individual.",
  "see_also": [
    "combatant command",
    "combatant command (command authority)"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 1, Vol 2"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/command/"
}