Command hierarchy

rank – especially – "who outranks whom" in the power structure

military rank

unity of command – each member of the hierarchy has one and only one superior, precluding the possibility of contradictory orders

strict – those who issue orders are responsible for the consequences, not those who carry them out (with the exception of illegal orders, as previously noted)

accountability

strict rules – complaints go up the hierarchy to those with power to deal with them, not down to those who do not have that power

feedback

detailed rules for – what criteria apply and when

decision making

standardized language and terminology

some and key beliefs in common, usually enforced as early as recruiting and screening of recruits

ethics

Control (management)

Command (military formation)

Hierarchical organization

Incident Command System

Command and control

Military rank

Directive control