Mission Command Philosophy

Question 1

Define Mission Command Philosophy?

Answer 1

Mission Command is the exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.

Question 2

What do the principles of Mission do? (EXPLAIN)

Answer 2

The Principles of Mission command assist commanders and staff in balancing the art of command and the science of Control.

Question 3

What are the 6 principles of Mission Command (EXPLAIN)

Answer 3

Mission Command has six principles, which are, Provide a clear commanders intent, Exercise disciplined initiative, Create share understanding, Accept prudent risk, build cohesive teams through mutual trust and use mission orders.

Question 4

Provide a clear commander’s intent (Elaborate)

Answer 4

Provide a clear commander’s intent is a concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state.

Question 5

Exercise disciplined initiative (Elaborate)

Answer 5

Exercise disciplined initiative is the action in the absence of orders, to create/exploit opportunities in line with commanders intent

Question 6

Create share understanding (Elaborate)

Answer 6

Create share understanding is continual collaboration that requires mutual trust that results in a shared understanding towards a common goal in the OE.

Question 7

Accept prudent risk (Elaborate)

Answer 7

Accept prudent risk is a deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss weighing is risk is worth the reward and accepting.

Question 8

Build cohesive teams through mutual trust (Elaborate)

Answer 8

Build cohesive teams through mutual trust is Creates shared confidence with all echelons to earn mutual trust that requires unity of effort.

Question 9

Use missions orders (Elaborate)

Answer 9

Use missions orders are directives that sets conditions for success & issue guidance for intent.