Mission Command

Question 1

What is Mission Command?

Answer 1

The use of authority and direction by the commander to use mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commanders intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders to conduct unified land operations.

Question 2

Six Principals of mission command

Answer 2

1. Create a shared understanding
2. Build cohesive teams through mutual trust
3. Provide clear commander’s intent
4. Exercise disciplined initiative
5. Use mission orders
6. Accept prudent risk

Question 3

Three principles of art of command?

Answer 3

Authority
Decision-making
Leadership

Question 4

4 principles of science and control?

Answer 4

Information
Communication
Structure
Degree of control