She has a reputation that 'commands' attention/respect. [=people give her respect/attention because of her reputation]
In the United States, the President as the commander in chief is at the head of the military 'chain of command'.
She seems to be 'in (full) command of' the situation. [=she seems to have complete control of the situation]
(..) I want teams mobilized ASAP. Stage them in Sigonella, Italy. Have Fs ready on my command, and I want SITREP on all assets in minutes. We'll have eyes on station in minutes. After ingress, (..)2016 13 Hours