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ADP 6-0 Mission Command
ADP 6-0 Mission Command
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04/09/2015

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Term
What is Unified land operations??
Definition
the Army’s operational concept. accomplished through decisive action
Term
What is Mission Command??
Definition
the exercise of authority and direction by the
commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the
commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of
unified land operations.
Term
What is commander’s intent??
Definition
is a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command
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What is Disciplined initiative??
Definition
is action in the absence of orders, when existing orders no longer fit the situation, or when unforeseen opportunities or threats arise
Term
What defines the limits within which subordinates may exercise initiative??
Definition
commander’s intent
Term
Commanders and subordinates are obligated to follow what??
Definition
lawful Orders
Term
Commanders and subordinates are obligated to follow what??
Definition
lawful Orders
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What are Mission orders??
Definition
directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, not how they are to achieve them
Term
What is Prudent risk??
Definition
a deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss when the commander judges the outcome in terms of mission accomplishment as worth the cost
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What is art of command??
Definition
the creative and skillful exercise of authority through timely decisionmaking and leadership.
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What is Authority??
Definition
the delegated power to judge, act, or command
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What is Control??
Definition
the regulation of forces and warfighting functions to accomplish the
mission in accordance with the commander’s intent
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What is science of control??
Definition
systems and procedures used to improve the commander’s understanding and support accomplishing missions.
Term
What is mission command warfighting function??
Definition
the related tasks and systems that
develop and integrate those activities enabling a commander to balance the art of command and the science of control in order to integrate the other warfighting functions
Term
What is mission command system??
Definition
the arrangement of personnel, networks, information systems, processes and procedures, and facilities and equipment that enable commanders to conduct operations
Term
What is an information system??
Definition
consists of equipment that collects, processes, stores, displays, and
disseminates information. includes computers—hardware and software—and communications, as well as policies and procedures for their use
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