
Transforming Command
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This book examines in depth the experiences of the armed forces of each of these countries in implementing mission command, and reveals the key factors that have determined the success or failure of the implementation-factors such as the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), the spread of low-intensity conflicts and operations other than war, and differences in how military cultures interpret, articulate, and exercise the command function. It has significant implications for both the development of military doctrine and the training and education of tomorrow's military leaders.
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"Shamir's historical analysis of mission command's conceptual underpinnings provides excellent context for practitioners seeking to understand the complexities and efforts required to adopt, adapt and practice mission command."-Brigadier Chris Field, Australian Army Journal "Transforming Command is a worthy addition to the military professional's library, especially with mission command being the subject of much attention in the Army . . . In the complex environment that U.S. soldiers face today and in the future, a more decentralized organization with empowered leadership at all levels will be necessary. Reading Transforming Command is a good place to begin making this a reality."-Major Dan Leaf, Military Review "Eitan Shamir has created an important book that skillfully dismantles popular mythology in favor of cold, hard facts about the resistance in the West's military establishments to badly needed change in the way they develop and cultivate leadership. This authoritative study should be required reading for all NATO officers."-Colonel (ret) Douglas Macgregor, author of Transformation Under Fire: Revolutionizing How America Fights "This book clearly illustrates the important role that Mission Command plays in effective military operations. [The] comparison of the United States, British, and Israeli Armies in adopting Mission Command and [the] observations on their cultural differences were compelling."-Martin E. Dempsey, General, United States ArmyMore details
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- Intro
- CONTENTS
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- PART I. THE THEORY AND HISTORY OF MISSION COMMAND
- 1. Setting the Stage
- 2. Command and Military Culture
- 3. The Origins of Mission Command
- PART II. ALTERNATIVE TRADITIONS OF COMMAND
- 4. Inspired by Corporate Practices: American ArmyCommand Traditions
- 5. Caught Between Extremes: British ArmyCommand Traditions
- 6. Molded by Necessity: Command in the IDF
- 7. Comparison
- PART III. TRANSFORMING COMMAND
- 8. Adopting and Adapting Mission Command
- 9. Testing: Mission Command in Operations
- 10. The Praxis Gap
- PART IV. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
- 11. Summary Remarks and Wider Implications
- 12. Final Verdict: Has Mission Command BeenAdopted Successfully?
- Notes
- Index
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