Mission command Flashcards
What does ADP 6-0 cover?
Mission Command
What is a team?
Group of individuals or organizations that work together towards a common goal
How do staff members assist the commander?
Details of planning, preparing, executing and assessing by conducting the operations process
What are the 5 systems included in the Mission Command System?
- Personnel
- Networks
- Information Systems
- Processes and procedures
- Facilities and equipment
What is Mission Command?
The exercise of authority and direction by the Commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative
What 3 ideas does Mission Command doctoring incorporate?
- Exercise of mission command
- Mission Command philosophy
- Mission Command war fighting function
What are the 6 principles of Mission Command?
- Build cohesive teams through mutual trust
- Create shared understanding
- Provide clear Commanders intent
- Exercise disciplined initiative
- Use mission orders
- Accept prudent risk
What is mutual trust?
Shared confidence among commanders, subordinates and partners
Where does mutual trust come from?
Successful shared experiences and training, usually gained incidental to operations but also deliberately developed by the Commander
What forms the basis for unity of effort and trust?
Shared understanding and purpose
Why do Commanders is collaboration?
Establish human connections, build trust and create and maintain shared understanding and purpose
What is disciplined initiative?
Action in the absence of orders
What are Mission Orders?
Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained
What is prudent risk?
Deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss
What is authority?
Delegated power to judge, act or command
