Limitation of Authority
In port, under peaceful circumstances where there is no tactical situation, the Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA) assumes certain roles associated with the OTC.
The OTC is only empowered to direct the forces assigned to him or her for the specific purposes designated by the officer exercising operational command over the formation. The OTC may not reassign forces assigned to him or her for another purpose.
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