[oceanview]

which civilians at the pentagon are authorized to give orders to generals? the chain of command flows from the President, to the sec'y of defense, to regional commanders. even the joint chiefs are only advisers, they are not in the chain of command.

[endthematrix]

"which civilians at the pentagon are authorized to give orders to generals?"

Lawyers, of course!

[dsc]

"which civilians at the pentagon are authorized to give orders to generals?"

I didn't say that the civilians were in the pentagon. They're more likely to work at the White House, or for someone who does.