Mission Command Flashcards
Mission command definition
The Army’s approach to command and control.
MC emphasizes timely decision making, understanding of higher commanders intent and encouraging subordinate initiative.
Command and control definition
A system and a group of related tasks fundamental to all operations
Mission command is enabled by what 7 principles
Competence Mutual trust Shared understanding Commanders intent Mission orders Disciplined initiative Risk acceptance
Command and control is what….
Fundamental to all operations
What is mission command
Army’s approach to command and control
What does mission command do
It describes how commanders, supported by their staffs, combine the art of command and the science of control to understand situations, make decisions, direct action, and accomplish missions
What is in the commanders intent
Broad purpose
Key tasks
End state
Was fighting functions
Movement and maneuver Protection Sustainment Intelligence Fires
Command and control tasks
Command forces
control operations
Drive operations process
establish c2
What is included in the end state
Desired conditions in relation to Friendly forces Enemy forces Terrain Civil considerations
