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CGSC X100 Study Guide Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.What is Mission Command: WfF: Those systems that assist the CDR with balancing the art of command and science of control and integrating other WfF
Philosophy: is the exercise of authority and direction by the
commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.Centralized control, decentralized execution
2.Describe the philosophy of Mission Command: It is the exercise of
authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined initiative within the commander's intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of unified land operations.
3.Describe Mission Command as a WfF: WfF: Those systems that assist the CDR with balancing the art of command and science of control and 1 / 4
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integrating other WfF
4.List the principles of Mission Command: 1. Build cohesive teams
through mutual trust 2.Create shared understanding 3.Provide a clear commander's intent 4.Exercise disciplined initiative 5.Use mission orders 6.Accept prudent risk
5. List the military revolutions and an effect: 1. Rise of the nation-state
-Created the modern "state" 2.French Revolution -Created the modern nation-state (national identity) 3.Industrial Revolution -Created industrialism
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-Combined the first 3 revolutions 5.Nuclear weapons/ballistic missiles 3 / 4
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-Potential for global destruction
6.What is a Military Revolution: A tectonic shift that fundamentally
changes the framework of war. Uncontrollable, unpredictable, unforeseeable.
NOT MANAGED BY PEOPLE
7.What is a Revolution in Military Affairs: A complex of mix of tactical,
orga- nizational, doctrinal, and technological innovations done IOT implement a new conceptual approach to warfare.
HUMAN DRIVEN
8.Give an example of a RMA for each military revolution: 1. Nation-state
-Discipline to manage larger armies 2.French Revolution -Nationalism (French) -General staff (Prussia) 3.Industrial Revolution
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