Relieved of Command is the method by which a commanding officer in Starfleet is relieved of his or her command of a starship or installation. It can be done on a voluntary or involuntary basis. A person can be relieved of command as punishment for violating the law or regulations, in which case a person is usually relieved of duty as well. A person can also be relieved of command simply because a superior officer has decided to take command, or they have command on an interim basis and the regular commanding officer has returned to his or her post.