To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

AUSA Winter 2010: US Army to create 'Mission Command' Center of Excellence

26th February 2010 - 10:45 GMT | by Scott Gourley in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

RSS

Acknowledging that “Battle Command” is not broad enough to encompass the challenges and realities of modern combat environments, planners at the US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) have begun to employ a broader “Mission Command” terminology.

Moreover, the Army will soon establish a new “Mission Command Center of Excellence” to help explore and exploit the implications behind the new terminology.

Speaking to The Shephard Group at this week’s Association of the US Army (AUSA) Winter Meeting and Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lieutenant General David P. Valcourt, Deputy Commanding General, TRADOC emphasized “the complexities” of the modern battlefield, acknowledging,

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Scott Gourley

Author

Scott Gourley


Scott Gourley is a US-based writer on defence and security issues. A former US Army …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin