| ID | 099703 |
| Title Proper | Long and winding road |
| Other Title Information | the US army managerial approach to command and the adoption of mission command (Auftragstaktik) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shamir, Eitan |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The purpose of the current paper is to examine the adoption and adaptation process of mission command (Auftragstaktik) in the US Army. This concept, developed by the Prussians, denotes a decentralized command approach wherein superiors dictate their intent and allow subordinates to formulate their operational plans independently and change it according to the emerging situation. The paper examines the US command approach prior to the adoption of mission command. It argues that it was heavily influenced by corporate management practices which inherently contradict mission command approach. It continues and investigates how the US Army endeavored to emulate the approach in its doctrine and in major operations. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 5; Oct 2010: p645-672 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 5; Oct 2010: p645-672 |
| Key Words | Mission Command ; Auftragstaktik ; US Army ; Managerial Approach ; Army ; United States |