to fire their weapons? the colonel can only "authorize" the lieutenant to engage, rather than order him? what kind of crappy chain of command rules are these. and the stupid lieutenant, you have a good solid target and yet you're all hesitant and teary about pulling the trigger, so it's like what the hell are you doing in this rank to begin with when it's just a run-of-the-mill part of the job.
shareTotal Hollywood stuff.
shareI don't believe American soldiers have to take orders from officers of other governments. He answers to his C.O. and, within that scope, it was within his authority to request another CD estimate.
shareIf you have been placed under the command of an ally you follow their orders, they clearly mention at the start "Colonel Powell, this is your team". They were placed under her control.
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