ESSAY
INSTRUCTIONS
Construct a case study analysis in an essay format (1300-1500
words), using critical and creative thinking to answer the following:
How did the actor(s) in the assigned case
study exercise or fail to exercise the principles of Mission Command (MC), elements of command and
control and the operational and mission variables as outlined in Army
Doctrine Publication (ADP 3-0) and (ADP 6-0).
(You will select one case study from
below).
·
Battle of Chosin Reservoir
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Battle of IA Drang
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Battle of Mogadishu
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Battle of 72 Easting
·
Battle of Hue City
As you
review the case study you are looking for elements of Mission Command (MC).
This case study can be approached from various angles by reviewing the case
study and looking for elements of the principles of Mission Command and illustrating
those examples or lack of examples. The case study is merely a tool that
you are going to use to demonstrate your comprehensive knowledge of Mission
Command by studying an environment and conducting an analysis of the
effectiveness of Mission Command or the lack of therein.
The written case study will be a (1300-1500)
word analysis of the question above. The title and reference pages are not
included in the overall word count. (An abstract page is not required).
The material for this paper should come from the assigned readings, class
discussion, outside research and the assigned case study. The four sections highlighted below are
required in the assignment. The following format allows you to organize your
thoughts in a logical sequence while promoting clarity. The paper must
follow American Psychological Association (APA) edition 7 guidelines of Purdue
Owl located at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
Introduction
– Here is where you will set the scene of your case study by providing some
background information, relevant facts and discuss the key problems and issues.
Additionally your introduction should illustrate that you have researched the
problems (Mission Command) thoroughly and should lead into your purpose
statement or thesis. (Ex. The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate a
comprehensive analysis of the concepts of Mission Command.)
Body of the
Paper (Analysis) – You should base this section on
research, facts, logic, and your ideas about the application Mission Command.
The section should flow from point to point with transitions between points.
You may want to consider creating level 2 headers to distinguish your analysis
of Mission Command.
Conclusion
– This section should simply summarize the question at issue, thesis statement,
purpose statement and main points.
References
– You must use proper citations and references to identify borrowed material
and avoid plagiarism. You must use a minimum of three (3) references.
The only source for APA that you should use is located at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
