Trust: The Foundation of Readiness

Army Doctrine Publication 6-0, Mission Command: Command and Control of Army Forces, tells us that trust is derived from successful shared experiences and that mutual trust is a key component, if not the most important ingredient, to building cohesive teams.2 Ask yourself, "Are you taking the op...

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Published in:The Army Lawyer 2020-11 (6), p.2-3
Main Author: Martinez, Osvaldo, Jr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
Army
Command and control
Leadership
Military aspects
Military bases
Military personnel
Teams
Trust (Psychology)
Weapon systems
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Summary:Army Doctrine Publication 6-0, Mission Command: Command and Control of Army Forces, tells us that trust is derived from successful shared experiences and that mutual trust is a key component, if not the most important ingredient, to building cohesive teams.2 Ask yourself, "Are you taking the opportunity to build shared experiences with your team?" Doing the simple things can build high-performing teams with a foundation of trust: establish a common purpose; conduct team-building activities; recognize a job well done; and before anything else, lead from the front. If we want to ensure that our most valuable weapon system is always ready, we must ensure we have earned-and maintain-our Soldiers' trust. Ryan D. McCarthy, U.S. Army Sec'y, Army Leaders and Committee Members Brief Reporters on Findings and Recommendations of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee (Dec. 8, 2020).
ISSN:0364-1287
1554-9011