I was really happy to see this article. First, leaders need to make writing a priority in their units. Articles aside, the Army requires leaders to write memorandums, performance evaluations, award citations, etc. Upholding high writing standards help subordinate leaders become stronger and more confident writers.

Second, we (officers)…[Read more]

John,

I am planning an FRG event right now and I am stealing this idea. Thank you for the advice and I will let you know how it goes.

~ Joe

Wilton,

This is a great questions and I am so glad you asked it.

I am going to give you a piece of advice that my Battalion Commander told me when I was a LT, “Go to great units.”

I chose to go the 82nd ABN DIV as a cadet because I knew I wanted to be a Paratrooper and the 82nd was where I could deploy. Although I loved my time at Bragg and…[Read more]

Wilton,

This is a great questions and I am so glad you asked it.

I am going to give you a piece of advice that my Battalion Commander told me when I was a LT, “Go to great units.”

I chose to go the 82nd ABN DIV as a cadet because I knew I wanted to be a Paratrooper and the 82nd was where I could deploy. Although I loved my time at Bragg and…[Read more]

I think one issue might be how we interpret mission command. ADRP 6-0 does provides the definition, outlines the six principles, and describes mission command as a philosophy and as a war fighting function. Yet, if you asked leaders to explain mission command, you will probably receive a variety of answers. From discussions I have had, I think…[Read more]

Paul,

I know this is a couple years old but is this what you’re trying to find?

Tom

I could not agree more that a detailed plan prior to execution is essential to overall mission success. It does not surprise me that units that fail to write detailed well thought out mission orders will fail. Are we confusing detailed planning and coordination as “direct command”? Also, I think it would help if you provided your definition of…[Read more]

I could not agree more that a detailed plan prior to execution is essential to overall mission success. It does not surprise me that units that fail to write detailed well thought out mission orders will fail. Are we confusing detailed planning and coordination as “direct command”? Also, I think it would help if you provided what your definition…[Read more]

I could not agree more that a detailed plan prior to execution is essential to overall mission success. It does not surprise me that units that fail to write detailed well thought out mission orders will fail. Are we confusing detailed planning and coordination as “direct command”? Also, I think it would help if you provided what is your…[Read more]