There are six principles of Mission Command (MC) and each is key to establishing, running, and leading an effective unit. In this essay, I will address one principle with a subsection paramount to producing a successful unit. I will incorporate this principle and subsection from MC into my next assignment either as a Sergeant Major (SGM) or Command Sergeant Major (CSM). This does not mean the remaining five principles are not important; rather, each builds off the other to make a powerful unit. I chose the first principle of MC because of keywords in the reading. The key concepts I will use in my next assignment are as follows: initiative, shared experiences, positive command climate, mutual trust, and a cohesive team.
Cohesive Teams Through Mutual Trust
According to Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 6-0 (2012), the first principle of MC is “ Build Cohesive Teams Through Mutual Trust” p. 2-1. A cohesive team with trust throughout the unit is an effective, initiative driven organization that will succeed and reach very high levels. Building this type of unit takes diligence and effort. A leader may not see the results of his or her efforts for sometime. A leader must continually build, develop, and expand …show more content…
Soldiers can better relate to a command team knowing there is a level of shared history. From my perspective, a leader must have boots on the ground while continually engaging and building relationships with Soldiers, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), and Officers. A solid command team presence during briefings, training, promotions, reenlistment ceremonies, and other events will greatly influence mutual trust and understanding. This style of leadership shows a genuine, actual concern for all Soldiers and leads into the next subject of command