Moltke’s Legacy

(The Origin of Mission Command)

Abstract

In this study the author examines the origins of mission command and compares its contemporary appearance in various doctrinal publications. He also analyses it from the commander’s perspective, in terms of the available military technology, and tactical preparation. By understanding mission command as Moltke’s living legacy he concludes that it is a defining part of organizational culture.

Keywords:

mission command doctrine organizational culture

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