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CHAPTER 11
THE CHAIN OF COMMAND IN RELATION TO THE DECISIONS
CONCERNING THE OPERATIONS BY THE SECURITY FORCES IN TIVOLI
GARDENS AND RELATED AREAS DURING MAY 2010, AND THE
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH PERSON
IN THAT CHAIN OF COMMAND
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AND
WHETHER ANY DERELICTION OF DUTY OR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT IS
ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS IN THAT CHAIN OF
COMMAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISIONS CONCERNING OR
THE EXECUTION OF THE OPERATIONS BY THE SECURITY FORCES IN
TIVOLI GARDENS AND RELATED AREAS DURING MAY 2010 AND, IF SO,
TO WHICH PERSON OR PERSONS, AND THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF
SUCH DERELICTIONS OF DUTY OR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT
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INTRODUCTION
11.1.
The JDF and the JCF are Forces with tall hierarchical structures.
There are clear levels of command. In the case of the JCF there was a
situational chain of command that was established for the purposes of the
internal security operation. Even though the JDF largely maintained its standard
organisational configuration, there were a situational chain and a line of
command during the operation. For example, the Mortar Group reported directly
to the Command Centre and Headquarters and not to the Ground Commander.
11.2.
In this Chapter, at Part A, we describe the chains of command,
identify the units in the area of operation and discuss their respective tasks and
responsibilities. In Part B of the Chapter, we discuss the effectiveness of