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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Discussion

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

7. Unit Commanders Course