Mission Command Flashcards
How does the Army define mission command?
Mission Command is the Army’s approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation.
What are the 7 principles of mission command?
- Competence
- Mutual Trust
- Shared Understanding
- Commander’s Intent
- Mission Orders
- Disciplined initiative
- Risk acceptance
How are command and control defined by ADP 6-0?
Command is the authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. Key elements are:
- Authority
- Responsibility
- Decision making
- Leadership
Control is the regulation of forces and war fighting functions to accomplish the mission in accordance with the commanders intent. Key elements are
- Direction
- Feedback
- Information
- Communication
Command and Control System
The arrangement of people, processes, networks and command posts that enable commanders to conduct operations.
What are the 4 strategic roles as part of the joint force?
- shape the security environment
- prevent conflict
- prevail in LSCO
- consolidate gains to make temporary success permanent
What is the command and control war fighting function?
Is the related tasks and a system that enable commanders to synchronize and converge all elements of combat power.
What are the three key differences between the army’s 3 types of Brigade combat teams?
Infantry, Stryker, and Armored
Armored-hammer most combat power. 3 combined arms bns
Stryker has 3 Stryker bns
Infantry has 3 light infantry bns
Is mission command a philosophy or a war fighting function?
Philosophy
What are the four elements of command?
Authority, Leadership, Responsibility, Decision-making
What are the 4 elements of control?
Direction, Feedback, Information, Communication
Strategic environment
Is global (diplomatic, informational,
How do the 8 operational variables impact the OE?
Political Military Social Infrastructure Time Information Physical environment Economics
Table 1-1 in ADRP 5-0
What are the Army health car system principles
Flexibility Control Mobility Conformity Continuity Proximity
What are the 10 medical functions?
Medevac Medical command and control Medical treatment Hospitalization Dental Combat and Operational Stress control Veterinary Medical Logistics Medical Laboratory Services Operational Health
What is the planning model?
Plan prepare execute assess
