Group 3

Question 1

What is ADP 6-0?

Answer 1

Mission Command

Question 2

What is Mission Command?

Answer 2

The exercise of authority and direction by the commander to enable disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to conduct unified land operations.

Question 3

What are the principles that guide the Mission Command philosophy ?

Answer 3

Build Cohesive teams. Create shared understanding. Provide clear commander’s intent. Exercise disciplined initiative. Use mission orders. Accept prudent risk.

Question 4

What is prudent risk?

Answer 4

Prudent risk is a deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss when the commander deems that the outcome of mission accomplishment is worth the cost.

Question 5

What are mission orders?

Answer 5

They are directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, now how they are to achieve those results.

Question 6

What is the mission command system?

Answer 6

It is the collection of elements such as personnel, networks, facilities, equipment and processes and procedures that allow commanders to conduct operations.

Question 7

What does it mean to exercise disciplined initiative?

Answer 7

It is action in the absence of orders when the existing orders no longer fit that situation or when unforeseen opportunities or threats arise.