After Foster's death, the ship's command fell to Austin.

In Taylor's absence, acting command of the 101st and its attached troops fell to McAuliffe.

Operational command falls directly under the chief of the armed forces.

My command of your language falls short.

Gavin was a very young second mate, but as the only surviving officer, command of the ship fell to him.

His Major was wounded and the command fell to George Munro.

Then the captain yelled a command and the men fell back to work.

As the ranking surviving military man, command had fallen to him.

This was the first time since command had fallen on her that she felt perhaps she need not fight to keep it.

With the captain zeroed out, command fell to Pauli.