Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of the Mission Command principles. Background Information: Discussion boards are an important tool in facilitating student

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of the Mission Command principles.  

Background Information: Discussion boards are an important tool in facilitating student learning in an online environment. Your participation allows you to demonstrate understanding of course material through contributing to an ongoing discussion. 

Discussion: After reviewing all resource requirements, identify and give a brief explanation of all principles of Mission Command in the case study of Operation NASHVILLE, Breaking the Taliban’s Stranglehold in Kandahar, 2010.

Mission Command Principles are as follows:

-        Competence.

-        Mutual trust.

-        Shared understanding.

-        Commander’s intent.

-        Mission orders.

-        Disciplined initiative.

-        Risk acceptance. 

Expectations: You must submit an initial response to the discussion question.

Your initial response must:

-be a minimum of 250 words (We are looking for body content. Your listed reference at the bottom of your post will not count toward this word requirement)

-include an APA formatted, scholarly reference and in-text citation to support your post