Which is the reference for mission command?

Which is the reference for mission command?

• A. JP 3-04
• B. ADP 6-0
• C. FM 3-0
• D. ATP 6-0

Answer: (B)

Mission command is an approach to command that empowers subordinates to act with initiative within the commander’s intent, relying on mutual trust and shared understanding to operate in dynamic, complex environments. The official reference for this doctrine is ADP 6-0, which defines mission command and lays out its guiding principles: build cohesive teams through mutual trust, create shared understanding, provide a clear commander’s intent, exercise disciplined initiative, use mission orders, and accept prudent risk. ADP 6-0 explains how to apply these principles in practice—delegating authority, communicating intent, and allowing subordinates to act and adapt as needed to achieve the mission. The other documents address topics outside this doctrine, such as joint logistics, broader operations, or other Army concepts, and do not serve as the primary reference for mission command.

Mission command is an approach to command that empowers subordinates to act with initiative within the commander’s intent, relying on mutual trust and shared understanding to operate in dynamic, complex environments. The official reference for this doctrine is ADP 6-0, which defines mission command and lays out its guiding principles: build cohesive teams through mutual trust, create shared understanding, provide a clear commander’s intent, exercise disciplined initiative, use mission orders, and accept prudent risk. ADP 6-0 explains how to apply these principles in practice—delegating authority, communicating intent, and allowing subordinates to act and adapt as needed to achieve the mission.

The other documents address topics outside this doctrine, such as joint logistics, broader operations, or other Army concepts, and do not serve as the primary reference for mission command.