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33 - The practice of Mission Command

The Principles of War - Lessons from Military History on Strategy, Tactics, Doctrine and Leadership.

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Mission Command in Combat Operations: Successes and Challenges

This chapter examines the role of mission command in combat operations, focusing on two peacekeeping units in Bosnia. It illustrates how effective delegation and autonomy in decision-making can lead to successful outcomes, contrasting it with the pitfalls of micromanagement in high-pressure situations.

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