Field Leadership

Field Leaders command platoon- and company-level operations through subordinate leaders. Their role is to establish intent, allocate resources, coordinate elements and maintain an understanding of the wider operation.

Field Leaders should focus on:

• Achieving the mission objective
• Setting priorities and acceptable risk
• Coordinating subordinate and supporting elements
• Monitoring progress and combat effectiveness
• Maintaining operational awareness
• Anticipating future requirements
• Adjusting the plan as the situation changes

Where an appropriate subordinate leader is available, Field Leaders should avoid directly controlling individuals or fireteams.