Command and Control Confidence and The Initiative
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Sep 6, 2023 Zac Stenning, Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Director of Leadership for the British Army, shares insights on the evolving dynamics of military command. He emphasizes the blend of human judgment and technology in chaotic combat scenarios. Stenning explores resilience, adaptability, and the importance of trust in leadership. He dives into the intense training young officer cadets undergo in Germany, illustrating how they prepare for real combat scenarios, and discusses how Project Adair is transforming military leadership through technological integration.
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Core Elements of Effective C2
- A good C2 system requires connected networks, efficient processes, and appropriate delegation to deliver the commander's intent.
- Flexibility, simplicity, and resilience are crucial to overcome fog, friction, and danger in combat.
Intent Transcends Network Reliance
- Commanders must focus on delivering intent clearly down to all levels to maintain initiative despite network disruptions.
- Networks support mainly initial intent transmission; subsequent actions rely on trust and delegation.
Regaining Control in Combat Chaos
- In 2007 Iraq combat, multiple failures such as radio issues tested soldiers' grit and cohesion.
- British forces regained initiative through collective effort despite chaos and shock.