Command, Control and Leadership: A Historical Perspective Employing Two Case Studies

摘要

Command, control and leadership play an integral role in all military operations. This study looks at the components and characteristics of C2 and leadership as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each by using two case studies. The first case study is the battle of King's Mountain fought over 200 years ago by a force of American militia against a supposedly better equipped, lead, and trained British force. The American force was victorious, partly as a result of superb leadership. The second case study is the Grenada Rescue Operation. This operation was conducted on extremely short notice by a joint task force which had numerous C2 problems. Again, these problems were overcome by superb leadership. Success of our current and future military leaders will depend on command, control and leadership. This challenge exists today as it did over 200 years ago during the founding of our nation. (sdw)