UPWARD COMMUNICATION First-in-Command Duties o Identify and communicate what is keeping him or her up at night. o Look at weekly updates to stay informed. Second-in-Command Duties o Ask what is keeping the first-in-command up at night. o Observe what the first-in-command is focusing on and where he or she spends his time. o Proactively communicate updates and changes in areas keeping the first-in-command up at night. o Make sure to communicate in the form most effective for the first-in-command.