Military Organization/Command and Military Organization Summary Military Organization Complete Solution Guide: Spring 2023.

THE DEFINITION OF COMMANDCommand is defined as the authority that a commander in the Armed Forces lawfullyexercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.•Command includes the authority and responsibility to effectively use availableresources to organize, direct, coordinate, control, and plan the employment ofmilitary forces for the accomplishment of assigned missions.•It also includes responsibility for the health, welfare, morale, and discipline of assignedpersonnel.COMMANDER'S INTENTA clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired militaryend state supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinateand supporting commanders act to achieve the commander's desired results withoutfurther orders, even when the operation does not unfold as planned.There are two parts to every mission:•The task that clearly indicates the action to be taken•The purpose or reason for the actionSubordinates must have a clear understanding of what their commander expects.Further, they should understand the intent of the commander at least two levels upCHAIN OF COMMANDChain of command is the succession of commanding officers from a superior to asubordinate through which command is exercised.All orders and instructions from higher echelons to lower echelons should be issuedthrough the chain of command.An individual or unit must have but one immediatecommander from who all orders and instructions related to a given function arereceived.Purpose:•To assist commanders at all levels to achieve their primary responsibility ofaccomplishing the unit's mission, while caring for personnel and property in theircharge.Characteristics:•Two-way communication: Subordinates must be able to communicate with seniors, asmuch as seniors must communicate with subordinates.•Responsibilities are clearly defined for both senior and subordinate