During my first semester at the Sergeants Major Academy, I had the privilege of attending the Department of Army Operations (DAO). I have had limited experiences working on Battalion Staff and thought I understood Mission Command and the operations process. The last two months in DAO have increased my understanding of both concepts. I will take the lessons learned from this department and will apply them to my future assignments.
My Reflection on Mission Command and Army Operations
As a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, I have experienced many opportunities to learn and grow. My operational force experience provided working knowledge of mission command and Army operations, but not the formal training provided by the DAO. The purpose of this paper will be to inform the reader how I will incorporate the philosophy and concepts of Mission Command into my future assignments.
My Background
My background consists of primarily operational duties with limited experiences as Operations Sergeant for Field Artillery battalions. In Field Artillery Battalions, our Battalion Operations Sergeant is a Master Sergeant, similar to Cavalry …show more content…
However, the lessons in DAO have opened my eyes to the "how" of Mission Command. Lessons O109 through O111 are the lessons that helped me understand the most. The key to Mission Command is the principles of Mission Command. I have learned what needed to happen, but having the guidance of the principles clearly defines how to support Mission Command. Mutual trust and shared understanding provide the key. All of the principals are important, but as I look back on my experiences, if I can start with those two I can easily apply the other four. I will use my efforts to assisting the staff and command with balancing the art of command and the science of
My Reflection on Mission Command and Army Operations
As a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, I have experienced many opportunities to learn and grow. My operational force experience provided working knowledge of mission command and Army operations, but not the formal training provided by the DAO. The purpose of this paper will be to inform the reader how I will incorporate the philosophy and concepts of Mission Command into my future assignments.
My Background
My background consists of primarily operational duties with limited experiences as Operations Sergeant for Field Artillery battalions. In Field Artillery Battalions, our Battalion Operations Sergeant is a Master Sergeant, similar to Cavalry …show more content…
However, the lessons in DAO have opened my eyes to the "how" of Mission Command. Lessons O109 through O111 are the lessons that helped me understand the most. The key to Mission Command is the principles of Mission Command. I have learned what needed to happen, but having the guidance of the principles clearly defines how to support Mission Command. Mutual trust and shared understanding provide the key. All of the principals are important, but as I look back on my experiences, if I can start with those two I can easily apply the other four. I will use my efforts to assisting the staff and command with balancing the art of command and the science of