Mission Command Flashcards
What is Mission Command?
The Army’s approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation.
What are the Principles of Mission Command?
- Competence.
- Mutual trust.
- Shared understanding.
- Commander’s intent.
- Mission orders.
- Disciplined initiative.
- Risk acceptance.
What is Commander’s Intent?
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.
What is the Nature of War?
- Human endeavors.
- Conducted in dynamic and uncertain environments.
- Designed to achieve a political purpose.
What are Mission Orders?
Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, not how they are to achieve them.
What is Command?
The authority that a Commander in the Armed Forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
What is Control?
The regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the mission in accordance with the Commander’s intent.
What is Command and Control?
The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated Commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of mission.
What are the Elements of Command?
Authority
Responsibility
Decision Making
Leadership
What are the Elements of Control?
Direction
Feedback
Information
Communication
What is the Command and Control System?
The arrangement of people, processes, networks, and command posts that enables Commanders to conduct operations.
What are the components of Command and Control System?
- People
- Processes
- Networks
- Command Posts
What is an Assessment?
The determination of the progress towards accomplishing a task, creating a condition or achieving the objective.
What is Combat Power?
The total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a unit can apply.
What is Command Post?
A unit’s Headquarters where the Commander and staff perform their activities.
