I see nothing that gives brigade commanders the authority to deploy soldiers for combat separately from the chain of command that begins with the President. What I see confirms in LAW what others have posted from military reference books - that orders (at least combat orders, as thats the kind of orders Ive looked up here) are dependent on the President.
Tired CON intentionally mislead.
413 posted on 12/05/2010 3:52:26 PM PST by Red Steel