Major General Ulysses S. Grant implemented good mission command during the Siege of Vicksburg by creating a clear commander’s intent, accepting prudent risk, and exercising disciplined initiative resulting in the victory. Grant was appointed commander of the Department of the Tennessee in October of 1962. Almost immediately he began preparations for combined land and naval operations against the Confederate-held Vicksburg . Vicksburg was one of the last strongholds and was used as a main supply line to ship supplies to the Confederate Armies. Grant’s land force cut off the supply line from Jackson to Vicksburg before capturing the city. Meanwhile, the Navy forces were moving toward Vicksburg from the South cutting off any shipping lanes. After a 46-day battle from land and water, Grant controlled Vicksburg.
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Grant gave clear orders to both the Navy and Army troops to cut off the supply lines into and out of Vicksburg. During the battles Grant continued to keep everyone focused on the purpose of the operation. In a letter to General Sherman, Grant outlined the campaign describing the overall operation and his intent for Sherman’s Army. Sherman responded in a letter back to Grant that outlined his plan. Sherman’s letter demonstrated he understood Grant’s intent and his role in the overall operation2.
Grant determined risks by planning and preparing his commanders for the operation. ADP 6-0 says commanders must take prudent risks to exploit opportunities3. Conducting a surprise landing below Vicksburg at Bruinsburg, Mississippi, Grant’s forces moved rapidly inland surprising the enemy. Grant understood that the battle would not end quickly. Vicksburg was heavily fortified and would not be an easy battle. The full campaign claimed over 10,000 Union Soldiers4. Grant was determined to out-camp the enemy, and to incur no more
Grant gave clear orders to both the Navy and Army troops to cut off the supply lines into and out of Vicksburg. During the battles Grant continued to keep everyone focused on the purpose of the operation. In a letter to General Sherman, Grant outlined the campaign describing the overall operation and his intent for Sherman’s Army. Sherman responded in a letter back to Grant that outlined his plan. Sherman’s letter demonstrated he understood Grant’s intent and his role in the overall operation2.
Grant determined risks by planning and preparing his commanders for the operation. ADP 6-0 says commanders must take prudent risks to exploit opportunities3. Conducting a surprise landing below Vicksburg at Bruinsburg, Mississippi, Grant’s forces moved rapidly inland surprising the enemy. Grant understood that the battle would not end quickly. Vicksburg was heavily fortified and would not be an easy battle. The full campaign claimed over 10,000 Union Soldiers4. Grant was determined to out-camp the enemy, and to incur no more