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DECENTRALISED COMMAND [1 record]

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Record 1 2026-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
DEF

Method of command which allows subordinate leaders considerable latitude in accomplishing a mission.

OBS

It promotes the maximum use of initiative and the decentralized execution of tasks.

OBS

In the Canadian Armed Forces, this concept is considered obsolete.

Key term(s)
  • decentralised command

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
DEF

Méthode de commandement qui laisse aux commandants subordonnés pleine latitude dans l'exécution de leur mission.

OBS

Cette méthode encourage l'initiative et l'exécution décentralisée des tâches.

OBS

Dans les Forces armées canadiennes, cette notion est considérée comme désuète.

Spanish

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