Mission Command: Lead

Question 1

Define: Mission Command Lead

Answer 1

Commanders Lead through purpose, direction and motivation to subordinate commanders, their staff and Soldiers.

Question 2

Explain: Mission Command Lead

Answer 2

Commanders Lead through the Operations Process which is Plan, prepare, execute and assess. 4 Reasons a Commanders location is important are Need to see and experience first hand, Security, Ability of the leader to judge the condition and morale of forces, Need to motivate and lead.

Question 3

Elaborate: Need to see and experience first hand

Answer 3

Need to see and experience first hand is gaining operational knowledge by participating in the operation.

Question 4

Elaborate: Security

Answer 4

Security is increased when CDR is forward with his troops.

Question 5

Elaborate: Ability of the leader to judge the condition and morale of forces

Answer 5

Ability of the leader to judge the condition and morale of forces gives the commander a better idea of combat conditions as well as improving the morale of the forces.

Question 6

Elaborate: Need to motivate and lead

Answer 6

Need to motivate and lead is influencing by leading from the front