Bryan:
Of course I realize that neither you nor I "command" anything. I meant it as a relevent topic in the military commands during the Civil War. They were so rank conscious that it often occured durng combat operations. If the BG went down. Often the Colonels would have to meet and figure out who ranked whom. I just meant it to provide modern context to an age old problem. Respectfully, please note that I am in the Air National Guard, I love the Army but my canvass allergies (joke) keep me inside in the air-conditioning with the Air Force.