ARMY COMMAND POLICY (AR 600-20) Flashcards
What does the Army Command Policy cover?
Responsibilities of command, which include the Well-being of the force, military discipline, and conduct, the Army EO Program, and the Army Sexual Assault Victim Program.
What is a Commander?
A commissioned or WO who, by virtue of grade and assignment, exercises primary command authority over a military organization or prescribed territorial area that under pertinent official directives is recognized as a “command”
What are the key elements of command?
Authority and Responsibility
Where is Formal authority for command derived?
From the Policies, Procedures, and Precedents
Who is responsible for establishing leadership climate of the unit and developing disciplined and cohesive units?
The Commander
How do Leaders earn the loyalty of their Soldiers?
Leaders must show loyalty to their Soldiers, the Army, and the nation.
How do Leaders develop a positive Command Climate?
If leaders consider their Soldiers’ needs and care for their Well-being, and if they demonstrate genuine concern for their Soldiers, they will build a positive Command Climate.
What is Duty?
Obedient and disciplined performance
How will Soldiers with a sense of duty perform?
Soldiers with a sense of duty accomplish tasks given them, seize opportunities for self-improvement, and accept responsibility from their superiors.
How will Professionally competent leaders will develop respect for their authority?
- Striving to develop, maintain, and use the full range of human potential in their organization
- Giving troops constructive information on the need for and purpose of military discipline
- Properly training their Soldiers and ensuring that both Soldiers and equipment are in the proper state of readiness at all times
- Requirement of Exemplary Conduct
How is Military rank among officers of the same grade or of equivalent grade determined?
Comparing date of rank, whose date of rank (DOR) is earlier than the DOR of another is Senior to that Soldier; years of service; date of birth; accumulation of active military time (i.e. prior service).
What confers eligibility to exercise command or authority in the U.S. military?
Grade & Rank
Who does AR 600-20 direct that they will have Open Door Policies?
Only Commanders are directed that they must have an Open Door Policy.
Who must ensure that all members of their command receive timely performance counseling?
The Commander
What helps to ensure that they are prepared to carry out their duties efficiently and accomplish the mission?
Effective Performance counseling
