Command and control is fundamental to joint and Army operations. Command and control is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of a mission (JP 1). The Army's approach to command and control in unified land operations is mission command. Mission command is the Army's approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation (ADP 6-0). Mission command guides commanders, staffs, and subordinates in their approach to operations. The command and control warfighting function enables commanders and staffs of theater armies, corps, divisions, and brigade combat teams to synchronize and integrate combat power across multiple domains and the information environment.
DesignationFM 6-02
EditionSep 2019
StatusActive
ProponentTRADOC
Pages184
FunctionComms Signal
EchelonBrigade
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication supersedes FM 6-02, dated 22 January 2014. HEAD