The Evolution of Mission Command in U.S. Army Doctrine, 1905 to the Present.

Authors :: Ancker III, Clinton J.
Source :: Military Review. Mar/Apr2013, Vol. 93 Issue 2, p42-52. 11p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: The article focuses on the history of mission command in U.S. Army doctrine from 1905 to the present day. The author discusses the philosophy of mission command as a warfighting function, examines the Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) titled "Mission Command," and explores the rules and regulations surrounding military field service.