I'm attending the Mission Command Conference at the USMA. What can I expect?
It is basically the art of delegation and building synergy through exercising disciplined initiative when challenges appear.
Check out ADP 6-0. Link below.
http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/adp6_0.pdf
There are numerous books written on the subject as well.
West Point hosts Mission Command conference
Soon-to-be-commissioned cadets from the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs from various universities across the country attended the Mission Command Conference XV held at West Point, April 23-26, 2012.
http://www.usma.edu/scpme/SitePages/Mission%20Command%20Conference.aspx
The Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic - Mission Command Conference
The culmination event for the USMA capstone core course on Officership is our 17th annual Mission Command Conference to inspire graduating USMA, USNA, and ROTC Cadets to selflessly lead with character and honor, within a framework of mission command principles (ADRP 6.0). Originally conceived and executed by the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic’s (SCPME) senior mentor, GEN (Ret) Fred Franks, the conference represents an...
My unit was offered a few slots for specific individuals to attend, most likely through FORSCOM. They requested a Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Leader, Battalion Commander, and one other that I'm not sure of, possibly a CSM or CPT/MAJ. I don't know what to expect, whether we will simply be attending or if we will have a role in the actual conference. Either way, I am looking forward to the event, and the chance to impart some knowledge on our future leaders.