The phrase "absence of command" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where there is no authority or directive present, often in a military or organizational context.
Example: "The team struggled to make decisions in the absence of command during the crisis."
Alternatives: "lack of leadership" or "void of authority".
Even my countenance betrayed me, not just my pale skin but my expressions, the indecision of my smile, the absence of cunning, and, most of all, the absence of command — an American face.
"It is difficult to predict how long the establishment phase would last, but given the complex, integrated nature of the UK armed forces and the absence of command and control structures and other essential components in Scotland, this would not be an easy process.
But in the almost certain absence of written commands signed by Mr. Milosevic ordering specific actions in Kosovo, it will be up to the prosecution to present a convincing argument that military and police units were pursuing a systematic plan laid out by the high command, rather than engaging in erratic acts of vengeance and persecution.
Additionally, in the absence of a medical command system, physicians who are inadequately trained in pediatric emergency care (PEC) have limited options to seek supervision when responding to these cases.
The campaign itself will be hard fought against a tenacious enemy that will unleash even more new battlefield horrors and will be hampered by political divisions and sectarian conflicts and by the absence of a unified command structure.
In the absence of clear line of command during disasters even the best resources will fail to deliver (35).
Throughout months of research in several sites across Greece, the Guardian has found that the EU, UNHCR, major NGOs, the Greek government and the Greek army all use the the absence of a clear chain of command to absolve themselves of responsibility for the dysfunctional system.
Many commenters, though, were clearly appalled by the absence of white men in command positions.
But, in the absence of much cash to command, his task will not be easy.
Crutchley did not inform the commanders of the other cruiser groups of his absence, contributing further to the dissolution of command arrangements.
"In the absence of compliance, the law's command is quite clear," said the decision, written by Judge Robert S. Smith.
