Section 218 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
218. Senior Officer disabled in action.
- If an officer commanding a fleet, flotilla or squadron be from any cause rendered incapable of directing the operations of the fleet, flotilla or squadron in battle, or in the presence of an enemy, he may send for the officer next in command to come on board his (the Senior Officer's) ship, and to direct from thence all operations; and such Second in Command, if he be a Flag Officer or a Commodore, shall leave his flag or broad pendant flying on board his own ship, notwithstanding his absence from her on such duty.
