Unit Commanders Course Commander’s Intent Civil Air Patrol Unit Commanders Course Commander’s Intent

Introduction How does your team respond when a plan changes? Do your members know what your vision of the mission is? Of the squadron? In short, do they know what you think “right” looks like? 2

Can you: Describe what is included in Commander’s Intent? Describe the meaning of desired end state? Summarize who needs the Commander’s Intent? Describe the documents that provide intent and vision? 3

Forming Commander’s Intent Examples of Commander’s Intent Squadron Commander’s Intent message on taking command Command philosophy message (a twist on the concept) Did you bring your assignment? Have the students bring the lesson so you can go over the two samples with the students.

Discussion

Conclusion Commander’s Intent helps you to communicate your vision clearly, so that everyone knows what “right” looks like

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