They are gapping it off the table in a panicked state

Yet, they can still issue commands, give buffs like strict orders and have squads benefit from their leadership?

Nothing in the rules prevents this so yes, they can still do everything a commander does except their abilities like inspire.

37 minutes ago, bllaw said:

Nothing in the rules prevents this so yes, they can still do everything a commander does except their abilities like inspire.

Actually Inspire still works as well, as odd as that may sound. Inspire is not an action, so nothing in the Panic rules stops it from happening.

"Keep fighting folks! I'll be right back, just need to make sure I shut off my stove!"

Insert any number of Norman Dike quotes here.... :yawn:

On 2/2/2020 at 1:51 PM, Caimheul1313 said:

"Keep fighting folks! I'll be right back, just need to make sure I shut off my stove!"