The Importance Of Mission Command

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 commander. Mission command has evolved from officer business to leader business. The phrase command team means exactly that, the team concept is vital for an effective and successful command unit. In order to operate as an efficient command team, …show more content…
As a sergeant major I intend to support my commander by encouraging and inspiring noncommissioned officers to think creatively, to be inventive and resourceful. By reassuring younger leaders to be in charge of their sphere of influence, to motivate sergeants to make decisions based on the commander’s end state is to build trailblazers. By allowing young leaders some latitude, they are better able to tell the command team what processes and plans are working, and what they believe might work better. Rather than complain about a mission or a task, they are emboldened to make suggestions about possible improvements or solutions. As a sergeant major I must allow young leaders to make mistakes and not crush their spirit or their momentum to try again. By doing this, I will help build teams who trust our commander and …show more content…
It starts with the command team, quickly establishing a good rapport and understanding with my commander is crucial. Getting to know each other both inside and outside of the office is important and creating a working bond will help in setting the example for the staff and other senior leaders in the unit. Creating trust with my NCO’s will take initiative and effort on my part. Maintaining my professionalism, military bearing and providing honest, candid feedback is imperative. My actions will speak much louder than my words. Soldiers must see me out with them, not spending all day in meetings or my office. However simple it may sound, when Soldiers see their sergeant major involved with the tasks, talking to Soldiers, getting to know them, listening to them more than telling them something, those actions demonstrate concern and support far more than a Friday safety briefing or a quick “Thank you” at the end of the day. I will be involved with Soldiers, creating professional relationships, and building trust in the leadership