From 1768191b23e2ab224cb584f3301da66db75acdc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Alex Pooley (@zuedev)" Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:48:48 +0100 Subject: replace handbook with vitepress --- .../handbook/docs/organization/command-structure.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 174bg/handbook/docs/organization/command-structure.md (limited to '174bg/handbook/docs/organization/command-structure.md') diff --git a/174bg/handbook/docs/organization/command-structure.md b/174bg/handbook/docs/organization/command-structure.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..24906d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/174bg/handbook/docs/organization/command-structure.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Command Structure + +The 174th Battle Group is governed by a council of three: the Admiral (Naval), the General (Marine), and the Marshal (Auxiliary). Each holds Rank 5 within their division and together form the highest decision-making authority in the group. No single individual outranks the others; authority at the top level is collective. + +## Chain of Command + +Within each division, authority flows downward by rank. Members follow the orders of the nearest ranking member above them in their own division. Rank 3 is the lowest rank at which a member holds formal leadership responsibility; members below Rank 3 are not expected to direct others. + +Department heads hold authority within their domain regardless of divisional rank. A member must follow direction from their department head on matters within that department's scope. However, the council of Rank 5s may override any department head by vote. + +## Operational Authority + +During active operations, a ship's captain holds complete authority over everything that occurs aboard their vessel. This applies to all personnel on board regardless of division or department, including Marine and Auxiliary members embarked for a mission. Captains are expected to exercise this authority in accordance with group procedures; the scope of their authority is operational, not administrative. + +## Decision-Making + +Decisions are made at the lowest appropriate level: + +- **Major decisions** — changes to group structure, policy, or direction — are made by a vote of the Rank 5 council. A majority is required to pass. +- **Routine decisions** within a division or department are made by the relevant division leader or department head without requiring a council vote. +- **Community votes** may be called for decisions that affect the group broadly. All members Rank 1 and above are eligible to participate. -- cgit v1.2.3