SH 21-76 CREP ow ab YN (cls TN esl : RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRY SCHOOL FORT BENNING, GEORGIATHE RANGER COURSE DEVELOPS STUDENTS BY ACQUIRING THEM TO PERFORM GFFECTIVELT AS BMALE WHIT LEADERS IH & REALISTIC, TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT WNDER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STRESS APPROACHING THAT FOUND 1M COMBAT, KAMGER SCHOOL IXSTIGLS CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE [1 FUTURE RANGER LEADERS. FERHAPS ITE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION IS 70 CREATE & CLIMATE OF RELATIVELY HIGH STRESS AND DEPRIVATION, IN WHICH RANGER STUDEWTS LEARN HOW THEY AND OTHERS ACT AnD REACT UNDA PRESSURE. LIKEWISE IT DEMONSTRATES THE CHALLEHOES OF LEADING &¥b FOLLOWING WHILE OVERCOMING OBSTACLES. MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, RANGER SCHOOL BUILDS CHARACTER, IDENTIFIES THOSE WITH THE AFTITUDE TO BE RANGER LEADERS, AND ENCOURAGES FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE, CAN-DO ATTITUDES, I PROVIDES THE STUDENT WITK PRACTICAL FAPERIENCE IM THE APPLICATION OF THE TACTICS AyD TECHNIQUES OF RANGER GFERATIONS IN WOODED, DESERT, LOWLAND SWAMP AND MOURTATHOUS EWYIROHMENTS. EWEHASI Ig ELACER GH PRYELQEMENT GE. INDIVIDUAL. LEAUSKEULF_ ABILITIES THROUGH THE AFELICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF LEAOERSHIF WHILE FURTHER DEVELOPING MILITARY SKILLS TH THE PLANWING AND CONDUCT GF BISMOONTED TWRANTAY, ATRECRNE, ATR ASSAULT AWD AMPHIBIOUS SQUAD AHO PLATOON-SI2E COMBAT OFERATIGNS.PREF ACE THIE PUBLICATION 16 BOTH AN EXTRACT OF DOC PUBLICAT LONG GMO 4 COMPILATION OF TACTICS, TECHATGUs ne PROCEDURES TAUGHT LW THE UB. ARMY RANGER BEHOOL, 17 [8 PRINCIPALLY DESIGHED 9 A POCKET REFRAENCE FOR STUDENTS OF Ut. ORMY RANGER SCHOOL, 1TH BECONDARY UME I8 FOR THe DEVELOPMENT OF SHALL UNIT LEADE! THEIR USE AG POCKET QUIDES YE FIRLD ARMY AND FoR THE TECHNIQUES LISTED HEREIN WILL BE TAUGHT AT THE Uf. ARMY RANGGR ECHOOL. STUDENT GRADES ARE Bal ‘SHPLOYMENT OF GOUND, DOCTRINGL PRINCIPLES, HOT DA THE ern EMPLOYMENT OF A SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE. RAD CREED Recognizing that 1 voluntesred ap s Ranger, fully knowing Ene Nagarde of ay chosen profasmion, 7 will alnays endeavor ta uaneld the preatiga, honor, and Righ “eapeit de corps" of tha Rangers. Beknowledging the fact thet = Ranger scldi@r who arrivas at the cutting sion of batt land, a, or air, T acempt the fact thet am a Ranger ay country expects m@ to sove further, faster and fight harder khan any other solgier. hall 1 fai) my comrades. I will alneys keep myeeld agetally alert, phymicelly strong and morally mteaight and [will shoulder pare than @y anere of the fame phetever it may be. One Hunored-percant and thes act Gellantly will J show the world thet 1 aa a samc malectad and wll trained soldier. My courtesy to superior offic raatness of deeet and carm of equipment whall sat the axaqple dor othara ta fallow. ay Energetically #11] 1 seet the anemiae of my country. T shall defeat thee on tha field of battle for I am getter trains? and will #ight mith al] my might. Surrender im net = Ranger word, Co will never leave & fallen comrade to fall into the handa of thm eomey and under so circus@tances will 7 ever enbarrads my country. Readily will T display the intestinal fortitude required bo fight on te khe Ranger chjective and cosplets the mission, though f te the lone sirviver.- Ranger Creed = Ranger Training Srigada HisetonsRanger School Intent Chapter i - Leadership Duties SRaMponed Lb tae Amaumption of Command, Chapter 2 = Operatione Migeion Tactice, Treop Leading Procedure: ve: Gombet Inteliigence seCombet Orders Deer ation Order Anca jk . mn $ - Fire fupport 4 Monemmer Tech quate sss BS - Patrolling Lanning Coneiger etiona, Five Point Contingency Plan acorn nem Operations, oh © «DPT ‘fte-entey, sLAMk-MB eae +.Patral Beam, ' + -Movamank £2 Cantact.. Chapter b= Battin Drills peareeeeesPlatoon Abtack veGquad Attack. vereeeeReect to Tomtect. sereeesBgect to pmbush, Chapter & - Battle Drills (Cont “d) et to indirect Fir Feect to Alp Atesck tovknoch Gut a Bunker. Enter Bullding/Ciear Roc Enter /Claar # Trench Breach a Mined Hire Gostacl Chapter 7 - Comaunicatians veers Trout Lemhpeting Guidi Ghepter @ - Arey aviation Chapter 7 - Btrage Cropsing and Waterborna Operations Chapter 10 = Mibitery Mountaineering Chapter Li - Svamton/furvivel Chapter 12 - Firat Ald 13 - Cambat Saevicw Support MEDEVAD Requestesss eee Cnen sn an beet ee eeeeee ee LEOTE Eraptee 14 = econ, Burveiiiance, and Target Acquisition Chapter 15 = bemolitions aod Hinges Slowary References Roger's Shaking OrcaeeCHAPTER ONE LEADERSHIP L-L, GENERAL. The most # nebal element of combat power du competent and confident leadership. Leadership provides purpome, direction, and motivation in combat. It ia the Imader «ho wil] ceterming the degree to which maneuver, ower, and protection are maximized) who will ensure elements are effectively balanced: and wha will decide how to SFing them eo boar against the enemy. While leadership requirements differ with unt size and type, al! combat leaders must be men af character who musk know and understand soldiers and the tool of war, Fay must act with courage end conviction during the uncertainty and comfusion of batt] The primary dunction of tackical |eaders is to inepire soldiers to do difficult thingm in dangerous, stressful carcumstanc A good lpader wills - Take charge of hie unit by tesuing appropriate: orders, GStabIL Shing priority of tasks, and eatan)isnings maintaining security. = Motavete his men by setting the masntaining # positive cansdo attitude. - Demonstrate initiative by taking pomitive ections in the sbeence of orders and py making sound and timmy decisions based on HETT-T. = Effectively communicate by giving specific iasteuctions to accomplish the mission, keeping the unit inforned, and by involving key leaders in the SC BL On-mak ing protege, andy = Guoeeviee by inapacting to aesure taske are accomplished to standard, aaking approoriate correction ang helding immediate subordinates responsible for esmiqned teaks. Aa « leader, there see certain thingé that you must be, know, and doe ple and alwaysa BE - (1) TECHNICALLY AND TACTICALLY PROFICIENT: can accomplish all taske to standard that are required ta acconpligh the wartime nl esion. 42} PORSESH PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER TRALTE: Courage, Commitment. Candor, Competence and Integrity. be KNOY 11h Four masor factors of leadarahip and how they affmet mach other: The Led, The Leeder, The Situation, and Commant cation (2) Yoursel4 and seat aelf-inorovenent: Strengths and weakewnase of your character, knowledge and skilla, Continually dewelon your strengths and werk on overcoming your weaknmam (3) Wour soldiers and look out for their well-being. Know and care for your apidiers: Train tham for the rigors of combat, take care of thelr Physical/safety needs, and discipline/eenard then, ec. DOr (1) SEEK REBPONSIBILITY AND TAKE RESPONEEBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS: Leaders must mnerciem initiative, be PeneUrcHtUl, and take advantage of opportunities on the battlefield that will lead to victory. Accept just criticiea and take corrective action for mistal 12) WAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECIGIONS. Rapidly aesens situations and make sound ducisiong. Gather sseential information, announce decisions in time for soldiers to react, and consider short/long-term efiect= oF your decision. CE) BET THE EXAMPLE. Be a role model sor your soldiers. Set high, but attemnable standards, be williag ta G0 what you require OF your aoldiera, and share dangere and hardships with your soldiers, 44) KEEP YOUR SUBORDINATES INFORMED. Keening your subordinates informed Relpa thas make decisions and swecute plans within your intent, encourages initiative, improves teammork, and snhances moral 1-2 ag i ty 1S) Oevelop a am cf r@cpeneiblilky in your fubordingtes: Trach, challenge, and develop your SuDOrdinates. Delegation indicates you trust your subordinates and will make them weet even wore oneibility. 6) ENEURE THE TAGh JS UNDERSTIOO, SUPERVISED, ANE ACCOMPLISHED: Soldiers nemd to inaw what yau expect fron themp wat you want done, Wat the standard ane when you want it, 7) BUILD THE TEAM: Train ard cross train pour feldiers until they are configmnt in the team = technicaldtactical abilities. Gevelop # team spirit that movtivetes them fo go willingly a9d cenfidently into combat, CH) EMPLOY YOUR UNIT Eh ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CAFABIL(TIES: Know the capabilities and Jimtations of your wnit, Use the battle focus process to identify thoes vital tasks MELal TO MASON eceomplishment and conduct bough, challenging, ang temlistic treining bo ensure your undt acnteves Srey stardards an thaws tact. 1-2. OUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To complete all atsiqeed tasks, every soldier in the pletson mgt da mis job, Each soldier must accomoi1en nik specific duties and responsioilities end be a pare of the tan. Raf]@ Platoon Leader. He ie reepeesible tor all that the platoon dows or Falla te do. This includes the tactical employnent, training, administration, personnel Managenent, and Jogistice of his platoon. He does this by plennings making timmly decisions, issuing orders, assigning teska, and supervicing platoon activities. he must Enon hie men and how ta employ the olatoon'’s seanons. He is responsible for positioning end employing all @ned or attached creu-served weapons, He mumt alecknow how to employ supporting Leadar-- 41) dete che axemple and the standards, 43) Leads the platoon in support of company and or battalion ssestons, 13) Takes the initiative to accomplish the nimsion in the abasnce of orders. Informe his commander of his acthona when operating without orders 44) Plans with the help of the platoon sergeant, squad leader, and other key persoonel (FO, leaders of attacheente, and ao on) 15) Stays abreast of the situation and goms where he if neaded to supervise, ismue FRAGOs, and accomplish the ndamians ons. The rifis platoon (o) Requests more support for his platoon fram the company commander to perform ite misaion, if needed, CF) Amaiete the platooe sergeant io planning and SOOrdinating the platoons CEE effort. (B) During planning, @ceives on-hand status reports ¢ron the platoon sergeant, squad leaders, or oot. (2) Reviews platoon requirements baged on the ctical (10) Cevelope + cagualty evacuating plan. (11+ Buring mmcution, positions himsel? here he can influence the most critical tamh for mission accompliahment Cugually with the mein effet). (12) Commands trrough his squad leaders using the Intent of EN® Sompany 2nd Bettalion commanders. b Rifle Platoon Sargeant, This soldier im the senior AOD in the platoon and secand in aurceseion of Commend, He helps and advises the platoon leader, and leads the platoon in the glatoon tmader‘s ab He superviaws the plataon’s administration, logistica, and maintenance. He fay prepare and issue paragraph 4 of the platoon OPORD. Tha ri¢ie platoen sergeant te responsible for individual trasning. He must angure that soloiers can perfare their indavadual MOG t } 41} Orgenizes and controle the platoon CP JAW the unit SOP, platoon lesder guidance, and METT Navigation - inaw wheres you are 42) Pertorm additiona) tamhs ae required by the platoon leader and asmist fin in every way comsifle. Focus Be contre! on the platoon (eepecially during movement: and mecurity: b. Actions at Danger Sreas. 14) Directs positioning of near lagually conducted by the tres] squed or team. 12) Ensures @veryon= crosses and sends up report to the PL, c. @ctions in tne objective ane (1) @metet in tng occupation of the ORF. (2) Supervige, esteolieh and maintain security in the DAF. 3) Supervise the final preparation of weegans anc equipment in the ORF as per guidance from platoon leader. 14) @msist the platoon leages in central and security. (3) Supervise the reorganization and recietri bution of amma and equipment. Engure accountability and statua of nersoonel is maintained, to include WIAs and rIA‘s. Ia) Perform additional tagka assigned by the latcan Leader. 4. Agtions in the Patrol Bas 11) Assist in the occupation of the patrol base. (2) Amsiet in gupervicing ene setapliehmant and adjustment of the cerimetor. (3) Maintain security in the patrol base. fal keap movenent and notes te a minima, Sh! Bupervige camouflage and perimeter ‘separation. ict Periodically inspect the perimeter ta ensure sectors of fire are gned. id} Eneure dusignated personnel remain elect and that enuipaent 16 maintained ine high stete of readiness. (4) Requisition supplies, water, amac and supervise their diatribution. OH Supervise baw priority of werk and eneure ite Sucurity plan. Maintenance plans Hygiene plan. Messing plans 4h Periorm additional tasks assigned by the Platoon leader and aesist him in every way possibl e. Rifle Squad leader, This soldier is responsible for all that the rifle squad does or fails ta do. He ina tactical leader and, am auch, leads by sxanple, he oe third in the platoon chain of command. The rifle squad leader-~ (1) CoOAteol® the manguver of Hig aqued and ite rate and distribution of fire (2) Trains hie squad on the tndividual and collective tashe required to suatain combat mfectivensed. (3) Manages the logistical and administrative nemds of Nis squad, He requeste and seeuMe ammunition, water, rations, and special #squipment. (4) Maintaing accountability of Ais soldiers and equipment. (3) Completes casualty feeder reports and reviews the casualty reports completed by squad menbers. (a) Directs the maintenance of the squed's weapons and mnuipment. (7) Inspects the candition of soldiers” clothing, and aquipment. pons,cB) Enaures that material and supp! distributed to the soldiers in the squad. oF) Keene the pletoon sargeent/leader infareed on squad supply status abd squad requirement are The following chackliat outlines his dutioe and respongibilitims during specific actions . Actions throughout the mission. (1) Sete the examole by personnally adhering ta ablighed standards and procedur (2) Detain status report from team |madare and submit reports to platoon leader ‘platoon sergeant. C3) Mak recommendationmg to the platoon leader and platoan sergeant When problems are observed. (4) Ensures tasks are accomplished by delegating tasks to team leaders and by establishing # priority of tasks En accordance with orders received fram the elatoon Leader. (S) Umen initiative in the abesnce of orders. 4) Follows the platoon Imager s plan. b. Agtions during movement and at halt C1) Rotetes heavy equipment and difficull dut: (2) Ensures platoon leader is notified when rest halts and water replenishment is required. (3) Maintaios proper movement bechniques while monitaring route, pace and azimuth. th) Takes all actions to prevent bre (3) Checks personnel at helte. €. Aetions in the objective area. U1) Ensures special mquipsent ha actions at thm objsecti (2) Maintains security and contrel during conduct of the assault. (3) Obtains statue vaporte from team leaders and ures aamunition ta redistributed. d. 0 Actione in the patrol base. (11 Ensures petrol base ie occupied accerding to the platoon leader's plan. (2) Ensures personnal cover the entire final adjustments, (f necessary. (2) RLS team ig aant out in ¢ront of assigned ctor y make aector. 14) Ensures priorities of work are being accomplished and report accomplished priorities to the platoon jer foleatacn sergeant. to time seneduls. personnel know the alert afd @vscuation Plan, th® locations of dere, OFm and the location of he alternates patrol be Weapons Squad Leader (Infantry, Airborne, and Air ult Divimiona Only). This soldier in responsible for that the weapons squad do or ¢aila to do. Hie duties are the mean the rifle equa r. He #80 controls the machine guns and Made in support of the platoons mission, He ¢dvieame the plates leader on employing hig #. 0 Machine Gun Squad teader (Ranger Rifle Coneany Oniyt. Tham soldier Le responsible fer aj) that th machine gun squad does or fails to do. His duties are the the eifle aquad leader, ano na alec controls the guna in support of the platoon's mission, He the platess leader on employing Ehe squad (it Bupervige machina gun teas to engure th follow priority of work. 12) Inspect machin gun tease for correct range carde, fighting positions, and wnderstanding af firm plan. (3) Supervise maintenance of machina guns (done correctly. deficiencies corrected, Faportec and dows not violate amcurity plant. Ausist PL in planning. (D1 Pomition machina guna not attached to squads according to platoon SOF at halte and danger arm (ol Ratate load®, macning gunners normally get tired firet.7) Submit ACE report to FSB. (8) Deaignate target for each gun, <7) Give additional fice commends to achieve maximum effectivene 7 Shifting fir = Correcting windege or abe accuracy. = Alternate firing gune = Prevent lulls in fire 10) Kemp aware of location of ageaule slenents o- meente and prevent fraticide. (iit Report te nigner. gq: Taam Leader, This soldier im a fighting leader who deads by personal example and helps the squad lmader an equired. He controls the movement of hig fire team and the rate and clacemmt of fire by Imading from the front and using the proper commande and signale. He maintaine accountability of hie soldiers and mquipment. He enmuces his soldiers maintain the unit standards in all areas The following GheCkLiBt SUELings mpecific duties and responsibilities of teem leaders during mission planning and suecution. These dutieg/‘responsibilitias may be partormed by wither team leader. a. Actions Buring Planning and Freparation. (1+ Waraiag Order Ta} Aaziat in control of the squad, (b} Monitar squad during tsgue of the ord 42) OPORD Prep tal Post changes to time schedule. (0) Update team dutame on warning order board. fc} Pomt team dutews on warning order board. to) tomes ammo and Supply Lists. (el Turn in and pick wp suaply requests. (f) Disteibute ammo and special equipment. (g) Perform all tai given by the SL in the special instructions paragraph. (3) Operation Order (at Honiter squad during iemum of order, lg! Apsiat GL during rehearsal DB. Aetione During Movement and at Halts 11) Take actleng necessary to facilitate movement. ta) Supervise rear security during movement. (0) Supervise, establish, and maintain security ducing belts, tien ta incr break 1-10 (2) Perform additional task as Faquired by the SL and assist him in every way possible, particularly control and security. ©, Actions an the objective area, (11 feciet in the occupation of the ORF. (21 Mesiet in the supervision, setanlienment and maintenence af security. (3) Supervise the final oreparation of nen, weapons, and equiprent in the ORP as per the squad leader's quit dane (4) Ameiet in canteol of personng) oeparting and entering the ORF. ) Rearganize perimeter after recon party departs, 1b) Maintain comno with higher headquer ters. 17) Upon return of recon party, assist in the reorganizetion of persannel anc redistribution of ammo ang equipment; ensure accountability of all personnel asd equipment 35 maintained, iB) Diaseninate FEF to hit team, 1 Perform additional taske assigned by the BL, d. Actions in the Patrol Base. <2) Asmigt in occupation, CP) Geers in supervising tne estaplishmmt and adjustment of the perimeter : (Zi Assist in maintaining patrol base security. In) Keep movenent and noes to 2 mininun. (o) Aweist in crew served weapons placement and range card presaration. fc) (nepect the perimeter to ensure souagd nae intertocking sectors of fire: prepare team sector sketch, 14) Ensure that the LP¢OP ia rotated and alert 13) Roqumst SUpplLes, water, and amma, and Supervise theic distribution, {8) Supervise the priority of wark and ensure it os acronplished properly. (7) Pertocm additional tasks assigned by the SL ard ausist fen in avery way poumiole. #. Actions During Link Up. (1) Assist in the prea {21 ERqure al] personne Lesks and tha operation, tion of men and equipment are knowledgeable of their#. 0 fir fasault Operations. TL) ApSiet in rehearsals (2) Aesist in manifest preparation C3) Comtro] pump plan Platoon Aidman. This soldiee heles tha platoon sergeant direct aid anc Litker team he sonitore the leh and hygiene of the platoon. The platoon aldman—— (1) Treats Catualtion and asaiate in theic custion under the contes] of Eh# platoon sergeant. 42) fads the platoon leader/sargeant in #leld hygiene matters, personally checks the health and physica condition of platoon members. 13+ Request Class VIIE medical! mupelies throwah the platoon rgeant. 143 Prowt the combat lif mmavers 1S) Carrima aut other tasks age:gned by the platoon Imader and platcen sergeant, fh. Platoon Radiotelephone Gnerator The platoon RATELO nuet know the use and care of the radio to include waterproofing and presetting frequenci the ow of the 901, ano how to com@truct anc erect Fim] d-supedi ant antennas. espensible for eatablishing and maintaining communications with nagher headquarters anc within the Platooe . a. Firm Bupport Taam. The company has a fare support team attached from the DS FS battel: on. im provices h phatoon with # two-woldia RATELO. teennical #Kpertine and supervision oF NOTE: FO party for @ Ranger cof im company is asmigred not attached. 1. Forward pbeerver. The FO acts as the eves of the FA and naetare, He works for the platoon leader. The FO's gain rescomsibilities ace to locate targets and to cal] for ano adjuet pndivect fire support. The FO must be familiar with the terrain Ehat the plateon le operating in and the tactical situation, He must know the mis ton, the concept, and the unit's scheme of mani fir. Tha FO must== teal Inform the FIST headquarters of platoon and the firm support situation. in} Prepare and ume situation mapa, overlaye, and terrain sietches. fe) Call Sor and adjust fire support. Id? Operate as a tean with the RATELO. (a) gelect targata €o qupport tne piataon’¢ niasion based on the company OPORD, platoon Jeeder's guidance and An analysis of METT-T factor: (42 Sect OFS ann movenent eout! yer and priority of SCTIVLEL to and from them, (g) Maintain communications s@ prescribed by the Feo. thd Operate the digital massage device, (1) Madatarn the eie-digit grid coordinates of ni location. 2. Radiotelephooe operator. The RATELO's main duties are to met up, operate, and maintain tha FO party's COMUNSCHtIONS SqUIpAEnt. At tines, ne must also perform the duties of the FD for the platoon. 1-3, ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND. 4. Any platoon/squec menber may have ta take command of hie unit in an mmergency. when this occurs, pleoning in the fimid for continued operations mey be neceszarrs During an agsumption of command, situation permitting, the following take must be accomplishme applying METT-T, Tasks are not necessarily accomplished in the following orders (L) Inform the undt af the command change tuse guborainate Jmaders) and nati¢y higner HO. (2) Check security. (2) Check crew=served Heasons. a-13{41 Finpoint your lecarien. (3! Coordinate and check equipment. (e) Check personne! status. (7) Temue FRAGD (if required). (8) Reorganize am needed and move aut # soon as neain noise and light discipline don# in a patrol bage, do not violate the of @ patrol base, especially security, b SEQUENCE OF EVENTS. 411 Follow al] procedures of patrol base activitins when the need far a pateol bees 16 aporcoriate. $2) Bupervies and check on activities threughaut the planning pha: wee subordinate leaders, (3) Reorganizme the unit according to METT-T, but hold changes ta the original unit Organization tos minimum, Maintain unit integrity. 44) Migeion already received. 4St Tague marning order. 61 Hake a preliminary clan, 7) Have if necessary. 181 Make your reconndissance fat 4 minimum, @ map Fecon). 19) Make the necessary coordinetiona, 1 fire support, spacial logisties support, undated infaraation on somey and friendly d¥ not already given, air movement, ete, {101 Finalize your plan. (20) Temue your operation order ii tine does not permit an operation oraer), C12) Supervigw and conduct inspections and rehearsals, Rechniques met be modified to 4it #tuation and to maintain security. 1131 Execute the mi a FROGD i¢ dons iatDEERATIONS This chapter providite procedur seo by infantry platoons and squads, These procedures ara used throughout the Plansiag anc muecution Bh of platoon and squad tactical coerations. This section discusses mission tactics, troop-lmading procedures, combat orders, and technique for preparing # unit to fight. TI topics pertain ta all conbat operations. Their application requires time. mith sore time, lmaders can plan and orepere in depth. With Laem thee, Ehey must rely on on previously rehearsed actions, Cattle drills, and stending operating precedurms. 2-1. MESBION TACTICS Mission kectice is the term used to deeerioe the ercit of conmand authority by # jer, Mimaian teetice plac the relationship of command, control, and cammunications in proper perepective by enphasizing the predominance of connand, This amphatie® on command, rather than control. provides for initiative, the accep of risk, and fapid @eirure of opportunities on the battlefield. Miasion tactics can be viewed a freedom of action for khm imader to suscute his mission in the wey he # fite, Father chan being told how te de it. Mission t reinforced by the knowledge of the Righer commanders intent and focused on = ain effort mateblishes the nw ary bagie for amalin-unit ership. 1 a. The philesophy of miamion tactice extends throughout all levels of comand. Leaders must be provide the meavimue freedom to command and have impawad en them only the costes] necessary ta synchronize mission