I'm attending the Mission Command Conference at the USMA. What can I expect? The Mission Command Conference is 22-26 FEB. What can I expect? What can I do to prepare?

Posted on Jan 23, 2016

I'm attending the Mission Command Conference at the USMA. What can I expect?

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The Mission Command Conference is 22-26 FEB. What can I expect? What can I do to prepare?

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Posted 9 y ago

Near and dear to my heart.
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.

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SSG Karl Fowler

9 y

what you can expect ,,THE VERY BEST

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COL (Join to see)

9 y

Looks like a great opportunity! You will have a big impact with those future officers. Here's an article from the event in 2012:http://www.army.mil/article/78921/West_Point_hosts_Mission_Command_conference/

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.

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COL (Join to see)

9 y

A few notes from 2014 if this helps prepare you? I'd love to attend too! Good luck.

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...

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SSG(P) (Join to see)

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COL (Join to see) , Thank you for the references, they were very helpful. I also found a youtube video on the 2014 conference. This looks like a great opportunity for both cadets and mentors.

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1LT (Join to see)

Posted 9 y ago

I apologize that I do not have an answer for you, however, I am very intrigued. How did you get on the invite list? Is it by invite only or did you have to register?

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SSG(P) (Join to see)

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Ma'am,
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.

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Lots of panels, a speech or two from the generals, and cadets. They will want to know about how you deal with a new LT, platoon sergeant expectations, your best/worst PL... Personal stories are best. How to get the most out of the platoon is a good one too.

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