: Empowering small-unit leaders to make decisions at their level increases the speed and flexibility of the force. Decision-Making in Moments of Crisis
: Using METT-TC, leaders determine the E nemy's M ost L ikely C ourse O f A ction to predict their scheme of maneuver. Tactical Command
: Disseminated early to give subordinates as much time as possible to prepare. : Empowering small-unit leaders to make decisions at
: Orders should be concise and simple to minimize confusion during the friction of combat. : Orders should be concise and simple to
Tactical Command is the authority delegated to a commander to assign specific tasks to forces for mission accomplishment. At its core, it is the bridge between a higher commander's intent and the physical execution on the ground. Effective tactical command relies on a blend of standardized processes, rapid decision-making, and decentralized execution. The Tactical Planning Process
Tactical commanders must balance competing factors under pressure: