Authority

• Command

• General military

Authority is the legitimate power of a leader to

direct those subordinate to him or her, or to take

action within the scope of their position.

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As an NCO, you must know what authority you have and where it comes from. You are also expected to use good judgement when exercising your authority.

Give me a definition of authority?

There are two types of authority. What are they?