Command

Accomplish the Mission with the Principles of Mission Command Trellis K. Littlejohn SLC 25B Class 005-18 Abstract Coalition Joint Task Force (CJTF) Commander MG Franklin Hagenbeck was faced with a difficult task of rooting enemy forces out of Shahikot Valley. This was a task originally to be completed using ground forces and minimal air support. MG Hagenbeck also was challenged with being the head of an operation but not having Command authority over unit slated to support. With him only…

The term mission command probably draws immediate blank stares from many noncommissioned officers. The phrase alone lends itself to falling under the umbrella of commanders, strictly officer business, not in the wheelhouse of sergeants. Mission command is the next generation of Command and Control. Command and Control utilized trickle down leadership, propelled downward through the chain of command from the commander to the lowest level. Mission Command involves all leaders, not just the…

During the past decade of war, we as soldiers have seen numerous styles of leadership and command. These leadership styles have been the result of mission commands reactive measures to best adapt to the operational environments currently face. Ongoing operations in Afghanistan and again in Iraq have been complex, involving constant interactions between civilians, enemy organizations, and friendly forces as well as interaction with other factors which affect the mission such as terrain, time,…

James Rachels 's critique of the Divine Command Theory in "The Elements of Moral Theory" rests on three points. Rachels 's first point is that the idea of God "making" something right is a mysterious and therefore not useful assertion. Another point raised by Rachels is the problem that God could easily have given us different commands, making the existing ones arbitrary. If God is the source of the reasons for what is right, then if God…

detail the concept of mission command. Understanding the philosophy of mission command will facilitate the success and development of my military career as an officer. The philosophy of mission command is the exercise of authority and direction by commanders 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 (ADP 6-0). Using the principles of mission command, leaders are more…

The United States Military is one of the largest organizations in the world, and as such the quality of leadership plays a vital role in ensuring either success or failure. Units in the military are all under the ultimate command of a single individual: The President of the United States. However, a robust organizational infrastructure is in place that trickles down through several branches and layers until you arrive at the smallest team components, which are usually no larger than ten to…

In emergency situations, such as the occurrence of a typhoon, the command and control center is first to be established. According to Alberts (2009), the function of a command and control center aims to create, communicate and ensure the understanding of the appropriate intent; determine the responsibilities, roles and relationships of the key players, create rules and constraints; allocate the assets of the institution; monitor and assess all possible situations and assess the progress of the…

of Command. Authority and Responsibility in the military comes is determined by what rank you are. The higher the rank, the more authority you have, which in turn means the more responsibility you will have. Authority and responsibility works hand and hand with Unity of Command. We receive all of our orders from commanders. Their messages and request are then relayed down the chain of command, and will eventually work its way to the lowest ranking individual. Having this chain of command is…

Dog Training Tips: Essential Commands You Can Teach Your Dogs Taking care of dogs does not only require providing healthy foods, comfortable shelter but also durable toys. However, it really goes beyond that. As early as possible, it is important to teach them proper behaviors. But how are you going to do it? Where are you going to start from? Simply, spend your time studying on how to teach the most basic and important commands. SIT Just like teaching kids, you have to begin with the basics.…

squirrel! You cannot steal those acorns, they are not yours. The idea that it is morally right to steal because that is what your god wants is called Divine Command Theory. Divine Command Theory says that “An act is morally required because it is commanded by god, and immoral just because god forbids it.”(Shafer-Landau, 67) One premise of Divine Command Theory is that for a valid moral law to be created the creator must be perfect, because imperfect beings would make mistakes. I am not sold on…