ADP 6-0 / ADRP 6-0 - Mission Command

Question 1

What ADP/ADRP covers Mission Command?

Answer 1

ADP/ADRP 6-0.

Question 2

What is Mission Command?

Answer 2

Mission command is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.

Question 3

What is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations?

Answer 3

Mission command.

Question 4

What is the Army’s operational concept?

Answer 4

Unified land operations.

Question 5

How are unified land operations accomplished?

Answer 5

Through decisive action.

Question 6

What is the commander’s intent?

Answer 6

The commander’s intent is a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve the commander’s desired results without further orders, even when the operation does not unfold as planned.

Question 7

What are the six principles of mission command?

Answer 7

• Build cohesive teams through mutual trust.
• Create shared understanding.
• Provide a clear commander’s intent.
• Exercise disciplined initiative.
• Use mission orders.
• Accept prudent risk.

Question 8

What does mission command–as a warfighting function– assist commanders and staffs in balancing?

Answer 8

Mission command—as a warfighting function—assists commanders in balancing the art of command with the science of control, while emphasizing the human aspects of mission command.

Question 9

What is the art of command?

Answer 9

The creative and skillful exercise of authority through timely decision-making and leadership.

Question 10

What is the science of control?

Answer 10

The science of control consists of systems and procedures used to improve the commander’s understanding and support accomplishing missions.

Question 11

What is the difference between the art of command and the science of control?

Answer 11

In contrast to the art of command, the science of control is based on objectivity, facts, empirical methods, and analysis.

Question 12

What is decisive action?

Answer 12

The simultaneous combination of offensive, defensive, and stability operations (or defense support of civil authorities) that set the conditions for favorable conflict resolution.

Question 13

What are mission orders?

Answer 13

Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, not how they are to achieve them.

Question 14

Why do commanders accept prudent risk when making decisions?

Answer 14

Commanders accept prudent risk because uncertainty exists in all military operations.

Question 15

What is Authority?

Answer 15

Authority is the delegated power to judge, act, or command.

Question 16

What are the three major categories of command responsibilities?

Answer 16

• Mission accomplishment.
• The health, welfare, morale, and discipline of Soldiers.
• The use and maintenance of resources.

Question 17

Who are unified action partners?

Answer 17

The military forces, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and elements of the private sector with whom Army forces plan, coordinate, synchronize, and integrate during the conduct of operations.

Question 18

What is unity of effort?

Answer 18

Unity of effort is coordination and cooperation toward common objectives, even if the participants are not necessarily part of the same command or organization—the product of successful unified action.

Question 19

In mission command, who is the central figure?

Answer 19

The commander.

Question 20

What is Knowledge management?

Answer 20

The process of enabling knowledge flow to enhance shared understanding, learning, and decisionmaking.

Question 21

What is Information management?

Answer 21

Information management is the science of using procedures and information systems to collect, process, store, display, disseminate, and protect data, information, and knowledge products.

Question 22

All assets and capabilities at a commander’s disposal have the capacity to inform and influence to varying degrees. What are some examples of resources commanders may use?

Answer 22

• Combat camera.
• Counter intelligence.
• Maneuver and fires.
• Network operations.

Question 23

What are the primary information-related capabilities of inform and influence activities?

Answer 23

• Public affairs.
• Military information support operations.
• Soldier and leader engagement.