Mission command ADP 6-0 Flashcards
What ADP covers Mission command?
ADP 6-0
What is mission command?
Mission command is the Army’s approach to command and control.
supports the Army’s operational concept of unified land operations.
What do subordinates have to fulfill within the commanders intent?
Responsibility and authority
What is Commander’s intent?
Its a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command. Commanders desired result.
What is a key task?
Significant activities that the force must perform to achieve a desired end state.
What are the key elements of command?
Authority
Responsibility
Decision making
Leadership
What are the key elements of Control?
Direction
Feedback
Information
Communication
What are the 8 elements in combat power?
Leadership Information Command and control Movement and maneuver Intelligence Fires Sustainment Protection
What is control?
The regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the mission in accordance with the commanders intent
What are integrating processes?
Intelligence preparation for the battlefield Information collection Targeting Risk management Knowledge management
What are the elements of command?
Authority
Responsibility
Decision making
Leadership
What are some factors that influence the commanders location?
the need to understand the situation
the need to make decisions
the need to communicate
the need to motivate subordinates
In what terms does the commander describe visualization?
Commanders intent
Planning guidance and operational approach
Commanders critical information requirement (CCIR)
Essential elements of friendly information
What are operational variables?
(PMESSI-PT)
- Political
- Military
- Economic
- Social
- Information
- Infrastructure
- Physical environment
- Time
What are mission variables?
METT-TC
- Mission
- Enemy
- Terrain and weather
- Troops and support available
- Time available
- Civilian considerations
