ARSOF MLC 007-18 SAE 3 Study Guide Revised || Graded A+.
1. Define Mission Command correct answers Mission command is the exercise of authority and
direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative with in the
commander's intent to empower agile adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
2.Name and explain the six principles of Mission Command correct answers (1) Build cohesion
teams through mutual trust. Building trust takes time and must be earned. Commanders earn trust
by upholding the Army values and exercising leadership. Cohesion and trust is built through
shared experiences and must be earned by both the commander and the subordinates.
(2) Create a shared understanding of the operational environment, the operations purpose, its
problems, and approaches to solving them. Shared understanding and purpose create the basis for
unity of effort and trust.
(3) Provide a clear commander's intent. The commander's intent is a clear and concise expression
of the purpose of the operation and the desired end state, that supports mission command,
provides a focus to the staff and helps subordinates and supporting commanders achieve the
commander's desired results without further orders, even when the operation does not unfold as
planned.
(4) Exercise disciplined initiative is action in the absence of orders, when orders no longer fit the
situation or when unforeseen opportunities or threats arise.
(5) Use mission orders. Mission Orders are directives that emphasize to subordinates the results
to be attained not how they are to achieve the. What to do not how to do it.
(6) Accept prudent risk. Risk is a deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss when the
commanders judges the outcome in terms of mission accomplishment is worth the risk.
Explain the art of command correct answers The art of command is the creative and skillful
exercise of authority through timely decision-making and leadership
(1) Authority is delegated power to judge, act or command
(2) Decision making requires knowing if, when, and what to decide and understanding the
consequences of any decisions
(3) Leadership, army leaders motivate/influence people both inside and outside the chain of
command to pursue actions, focus training ad make decisions that accomplish missions.
, Explain the science of control correct answers The science of control consists of systems and
procedures used to improve the commanders understanding and support accomplishing missions.
(1) Information: commanders make and implement decisions based on information. Information
imparts shape and structure to military operations. It fuels understanding and fosters initiative.
(2) Communication: communications is the means through which commanders exercise
immediate and personal control over their forces.
(3) Structure: structure refers to a define organization that establishes relationships and guides
interactions among elements. It also includes procedures that facilitate coordination among an
organization's groups and activities.
(4) Degree of control: the appropriate degree of control varies with each situation and is not easy
to determine. Effective commanders impose enough control to maximize total combat power
while allowing subordinates freedom of action.
Define understand as it relates to the operations process. correct answers Understanding is
fundamental to the commander's ability to establish a situations context. It is essential to
effective decision-making during planning and execution.
What must be analyzed during the understand step? correct answers Operational variables and
the enemy must be analyzed in order to frame the problem. The planning team frames the
problem to ensure that they are solving the problem and not the symptoms.
Define visualize as it relates to the operations process correct answers Visualize is the mental
process of developing situational understanding, determining a desired end state and envisioning
an operational approach by which force will achieve that end state.
Define describe as it pertains to the operations process correct answers After commanders
visualize an operation, they describe it to their staffs and subordinates to facilitate shared
understanding and purpose. During planning, commanders ensure subordinates understand their
visualization well enough to begin course of action development.
What terms do commander use to describe their visualization? correct answers Commanders use
their intent, planning guidance including an operational approach, commander's critical
1. Define Mission Command correct answers Mission command is the exercise of authority and
direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative with in the
commander's intent to empower agile adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
2.Name and explain the six principles of Mission Command correct answers (1) Build cohesion
teams through mutual trust. Building trust takes time and must be earned. Commanders earn trust
by upholding the Army values and exercising leadership. Cohesion and trust is built through
shared experiences and must be earned by both the commander and the subordinates.
(2) Create a shared understanding of the operational environment, the operations purpose, its
problems, and approaches to solving them. Shared understanding and purpose create the basis for
unity of effort and trust.
(3) Provide a clear commander's intent. The commander's intent is a clear and concise expression
of the purpose of the operation and the desired end state, that supports mission command,
provides a focus to the staff and helps subordinates and supporting commanders achieve the
commander's desired results without further orders, even when the operation does not unfold as
planned.
(4) Exercise disciplined initiative is action in the absence of orders, when orders no longer fit the
situation or when unforeseen opportunities or threats arise.
(5) Use mission orders. Mission Orders are directives that emphasize to subordinates the results
to be attained not how they are to achieve the. What to do not how to do it.
(6) Accept prudent risk. Risk is a deliberate exposure to potential injury or loss when the
commanders judges the outcome in terms of mission accomplishment is worth the risk.
Explain the art of command correct answers The art of command is the creative and skillful
exercise of authority through timely decision-making and leadership
(1) Authority is delegated power to judge, act or command
(2) Decision making requires knowing if, when, and what to decide and understanding the
consequences of any decisions
(3) Leadership, army leaders motivate/influence people both inside and outside the chain of
command to pursue actions, focus training ad make decisions that accomplish missions.
, Explain the science of control correct answers The science of control consists of systems and
procedures used to improve the commanders understanding and support accomplishing missions.
(1) Information: commanders make and implement decisions based on information. Information
imparts shape and structure to military operations. It fuels understanding and fosters initiative.
(2) Communication: communications is the means through which commanders exercise
immediate and personal control over their forces.
(3) Structure: structure refers to a define organization that establishes relationships and guides
interactions among elements. It also includes procedures that facilitate coordination among an
organization's groups and activities.
(4) Degree of control: the appropriate degree of control varies with each situation and is not easy
to determine. Effective commanders impose enough control to maximize total combat power
while allowing subordinates freedom of action.
Define understand as it relates to the operations process. correct answers Understanding is
fundamental to the commander's ability to establish a situations context. It is essential to
effective decision-making during planning and execution.
What must be analyzed during the understand step? correct answers Operational variables and
the enemy must be analyzed in order to frame the problem. The planning team frames the
problem to ensure that they are solving the problem and not the symptoms.
Define visualize as it relates to the operations process correct answers Visualize is the mental
process of developing situational understanding, determining a desired end state and envisioning
an operational approach by which force will achieve that end state.
Define describe as it pertains to the operations process correct answers After commanders
visualize an operation, they describe it to their staffs and subordinates to facilitate shared
understanding and purpose. During planning, commanders ensure subordinates understand their
visualization well enough to begin course of action development.
What terms do commander use to describe their visualization? correct answers Commanders use
their intent, planning guidance including an operational approach, commander's critical
