Mission Command

Question 1

What publication covers Mission Command?

Answer 1

ADP/ADRP 6-0

Question 2

What is mission command?

Answer 2

An approach to command and control that empowers subordinates and decentralizes decision making to enable Unified Land Operations.

-the exercise of authority and direction by a commander using mission orders (not necessarily command and control) to enable initiative within the commanders intent and empower leaders in conducting Unified Land Operations

Question 3

What are the 7 principles of Mission Command?

Answer 3

Build cohesive teams through mutual trust, create shared understanding, provide a clear commander’s intent, use mission orders, accept prudent risk, competence

Question 4

What is required to enable unity of effort?

Answer 4

A clear commander’s intent, unity of command

Question 5

What is unity of effort

Answer 5

Coordination and cooperation toward common objectives, even if participants are not from the same organization/command

Question 6

What are mission orders?

Answer 6

• Directives that enable understanding and define the end state to be obtained, not how it is to be achieved
• a technique for writing orders

Question 7

What is the art of command?

Answer 7

The creative and skillful exercise of authority through timely decision making and leadership.

Question 8

What are unified action partners?

Answer 8

Military forces, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and elements of the private sector with whom Army forces plan, coordinate, synchronize, and integrate during the conduct of operations

Question 9

What are the elements of command?

Answer 9

Authority.
Responsibility.
Decision-making
Leadership.