Organization Charts, ContinuedLineconventionsThe two types of line conventions used in organization charts are lines ofauthority and block lines. Create a legend on a chart that contains lines ofmany resolutions or definitions.LINES OF AUTHORITY: Lines of authority are solid lines that run eitherhorizontally or vertically from or to the center of each block. Take care notto cross lines of authority as this confuses the path of command. To denoteliaison or intercommunication, use a dashed line and explain the relationshipin a legend.BLOCK LINES: You may use many variations of line resolutions to indicatespecial circumstances or relationships on an organization chart. If you do,place a legend on the chart to explain their meaning. Use the following tableto determine the appropriate line convention for your organization chart.Line ConventionsPurposeSolid lineExisting, full-time subdivisions.Dashed (hidden)Proposed, full-time subdivisions.line - - - - - - - - - -Alternating dot-Full-time subdivisions being abolished.dot-dash lines . ._ . .Dotted line . . . . . . . . .Inactive command components or componentsmanned upon mobilizationContinued on next page2-14
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