mission command Archives - Task & Purpose

By Jamie Schwandt Mar 15, 2019

Opinion

An outside-the-box approach to Mission Command

Mission Command philosophy blends the art of command with the science of control. At least in theory.

By Task & Purpose Jan 10, 2019

Opinion

Cargo Cultists provide an example of how not to implement change — one the Army should consider as it struggles...

By Anthony King Jan 3, 2019

popular

1. The Wehrmacht was the best at it and their military excellence relied on it. The idea of Mission Command...

By Trent Hone Nov 14, 2018

The Long March

To create an environment where this was feasible—where officers could use individual judgment and yet cooperatively further the overall objective...

By Dr. Jonathan Boff Nov 1, 2018

The Long March

Modern militaries often claim that their command system is built around the principles of 'mission command', whereby a commander sets...

By Tom Ricks Oct 24, 2018

The Long March

Everyone talks about how admirable mission command is. Seldom is heard a discouraging word about it. So I was surprised...

By Jamie Schwandt Jun 5, 2018

The Long March

Mission Command is essentially Swarm Intelligence. On the surface, this might appear to be a new way to look at...

By Ben Summers Mar 9, 2015

Community

Leaders trust, develop the people around them, and think strategically. Managers administer, rely on control, and focus on the nearer...