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Managing Strategic and Tactical Uncertainty: Mission command in the Third generation Army

CPT Alvin Chan
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This essay examines the role of mission command in managing strategic and tactical uncertainty as the Army transforms into a Third generation force. Mission command represents a decentralized command philosophy whereby superiors communicate their intent effectively and permit subordinates to crystallize their operational plans independently. This essay revisits the origins of the philosophy and assesses its relevance in the currentstrategic landscape. It continues to suggest key initiatives for the proliferation of the philosophy in the Third generation Army before concluding that the adoption of mission command, though challenging, enables the Army to successfully transform into an integrated and networked force and remain relevant in an increasingly unpredictable environment. Keywords: Military Strategy; Maneuver Warfare; Mission Command; Third Generation SAF
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