Ah, but also not all permission asking is the same. Sometimes it's best to ask someone local and knowledgeable for unofficial permission and just do it than to

Ah, but also not all permission asking is the same. Sometimes it's best to ask someone local and knowledgeable for unofficial permission and just do it than to run up and down the full command chain and paperwork. (a paper trail makes this impossible so do not leave one - if you need forgiveness later this option is still open then)