MLC SAE3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
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Exercise of authority ad direction by the commander
using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative
Mission Command -
within the commander's intent to empower agile
Philosophy
adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land
operations.
1. Build cohesive teams through mutual trust
2. Create shared understanding
6 Principles of Mission 3. provide a clear commander's intent
Command Philosophy 4. Exercise disciplined initiative
5. Use mission orders
6. Accept prudent risk
The principles of Mission command assist
Principle of Mission
commanders and staff in blending the art of
Command
command and the science of control
The related tasks and systems that develop and
integrate those activities enabling a commander to
Mission Command -
balance the art of command and the science of
Warfighting Function
control in order to integrate the other Warfighting
functins.
the creative and skillful exercise of authority through
Art of Command
timely decision making and leadership.
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Authority the delegated power to judge, act or command.
consists of systems and procedures used to improve
Science of Control the commander's understanding and support
accomplishing missions.
knowing if when and what to decide and
Decision making
understanding the consequences of decisionmaling.
1. Information - any information element the
commander and staff require to successfully conduct
operations
2. Communication - communication links information
What 4 elements
to decisions, and decisions to action
comprise the Science of
3. Structure - Organizational structure helps
Control
commanders exercise control
4. Degree of Control - a key aspect of mission
command is determining the appropriate degree of
control.
Analytical Decision making - Based on data
Types of Decision making Intuitive Decision making - go off gut
Judgement - identify, accept, and mitigate risk
Leaders motivate people both inside and outside the
Leadership chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking,
and make decisions that accomplish missions.
Commanders are the central figures in mission
command
- Drive the operations process through their activities
Mission Command of understanding, visualizing, describing, directing,
Warfighting Function leading, and assessing operations
Commander's tasks - Develop teams, both within their own organizations
and with joint, interagency, and multinational partners
- Inform and influence audiences, inside and outside
their organizations
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