Leader Development of Cyber Soldiers through Mission Command
Abstract
Technology and the digital environment have introduced and influenced one of the most dynamic and asymmetric battlefields of the 21st century. The vulnerability of ever-expanding Department of Defense (DoD) digital resources has led to increased concerns over the segregation of these resources across the government. The ever-growing joint and interagency operational environment will mold cyber warriors and shift the dynamics of how to develop cyber leaders. Commanders must develop dynamic, knowledgeable leaders to combat the emerging cyber threats while establishing learning environments that allow for disciplined initiative. Futhermore, organizations must have an established culture that fosters prudent risk while ensuring that failure in the system is survivable. Lastly, organizations must learn from their failures by converting lessons observed into lessons learned. Due to the demands of cyberspace, a cyber warrior must be agile, adaptive, and technically and tactically proficient in defending the network. The direct correlation between Mission Command and cyber leader development was inconclusive due to a large number of variables, although the research proved that elements of Mission Command are guiding potential development of cyber leaders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA591139
Entities
People
- Clifford M. Woodburn
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College