Ch. 8 Leadership During Operations

What are two ways subordinate commanders and staffs can assist the commander in making sound decisions?

Command presence solely relies on the commander's physical presence on the battlefield.

Why is command considered more of an art than a science?

Commanders establish command presence through ______ with subordinates and by demonstrating their character, competence, dignity, strength of conviction, and empathy.

Match the following leadership qualities to their corresponding descriptions:

A commander's position on the battlefield has no impact on their ability to influence operations.

What is the primary purpose of delegating authority to subordinates?

Explain the importance of a commander's experience in shaping information requirements and staff priorities.

What is the primary reason for developing Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs)?

CCIRs remain unchanged throughout an operation.

What is the term used for information that is unexpected or arises from a new threat, directly impacting the success of operations, and would have been a CCIR if foreseen?

Developing detailed contingency plans and CCIRs encourages commanders and staffs to be ______ rather than ______ in responding to enemy activity.

What is the primary benefit of subordinate commanders exercising initiative in Army formations?

Commanders should only encourage initiative during training events, not during actual operations.

What are two factors subordinates should consider when deciding how to exercise initiative?

The ______ of combat leadership should be shared between leaders at each echelon.

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

Which of the following is NOT a factor that commanders must consider when accepting risk and encouraging initiative?

Exercising initiative is always beneficial and should be encouraged in all situations.

What are two ways commanders can delegate risk acceptance to subordinates?

What is a key advantage of the mission command approach to C2, especially during degraded communication?

Preparing for degraded communications should only begin when communications breakdown or a crisis occurs.

List three examples of methods to decrease a unit's vulnerability to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

During extended communication outages, maintaining a shared understanding of the situation becomes more challenging as the ______ deteriorates.

Match the following C2 principles with their descriptions:

The solution to overcoming degraded communications lies solely in technological advancements.

Which of the following are examples of how Army forces improve readiness for degraded communications?

Why is it important for leaders to be prepared to take action and make decisions even when communication is unavailable?

What is the main purpose of continuous assessment in military operations?

Command presence solely relies on the physical presence of a commander on the battlefield.

What are some examples of changes that can impact the teamwork and cohesion of a formation during operations?

Commanders and leaders must not be overly fixated on the ______ dimension of the battlefield while neglecting other significant aspects of an operation.

Match the following concepts to their corresponding definitions:

Adapting formations for missions and transitions is solely the responsibility of commanders.

What is the significance of maintaining dialogue between commanders and their staffs?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a situation that requires a commander and their unit to adapt:

During the Gulf War, what did VII Corps commander Lieutenant General Frederick Franks receive a report about while he was with the 1st Infantry Division?

The VII Corps commander, Lieutenant General Frederick Franks, was present in the desert during the initial air operation against Iraq.

What two battalions did Colonel Johnnie Hitt alert to potentially respond to the reported Iraqi tank attack?

The immediate and correct actions taken by commanders in this scenario were a result of monitoring the ______ and having the confidence to act.

Match the commanders involved in the VII Corps response to the Iraqi tank attack with their corresponding units.

What are three primary factors that contribute to a commander's confidence in acting during a crisis?

Successful adaptation and leader development rely on a command climate that encourages initiative and independent thinking.

What is the primary opportunity for commanders to develop subordinate leaders and units capable of adapting to dynamic operations?

Commanders should assume that communication networks will be consistently available during operations.

Degraded communications pose risks to _____, _____, and ultimately mission accomplishment.

Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

Exceptional information is expected and predictable during military operations.

Why is it crucial for Army forces to be prepared for operations under degraded communications conditions?

Which of the following is a key advantage of the mission command approach to C2, especially during degraded communication?

Degraded communications primarily pose risks to mission accomplishment, but not to situational understanding.