CHAPTER 2 DECISION MAKING FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL Introduction
Estimated Study Time
1 hour
Scope
This chapter discusses command and control concepts and how they influence decision making. The command and control approach directly affects how communications and information is processed within the command and how operations are designed and directed. The chapter gives SNCOs a perspective on the systems and processes that interface with command and control, and the importance of decision making within that system.
Chapter Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should be able to • Identify the forms of command and control. • Identify the definition of commander’s intent. • Identify the definition of commander’s guidance. • Identify the definition of commander’s critical information requirement (CCIR). • Identify the views of command and control. • Identify the purpose of low-level initiative. • Identify the factors that influence mission command and control. Continued on next page
MCI Course 8104
2-1
Chapter 2