Strong Military Forum | Fully Utilize the Subjective Initiative of Frontline Commanders

2024-11-18

A certain army brigade has taken multiple measures to enhance the rapid response, comprehensive analysis, and flexible command capabilities of frontline commanders, ensuring that commanders at all levels can break free from "command dependence" and decisively seize the opportunity to make independent decisions in the event of emergencies. The idea and approach of utilizing the subjective initiative of frontline commanders and improving their command capabilities are quite enlightening for us to enhance our level of readiness for war. War is full of uncertainty, requiring commanders at all levels to be adept at adapting to changes in the battlefield situation and making decisive responses. Improving the ability of frontline commanders to handle situations on the spot conforms to the inherent requirements of complex warfare movements and the command rules of integration and separation, which is conducive to maximizing the subjective initiative of commanders at all levels. In our long-term military struggle practice, while adhering to centralized and unified command, our army attaches great importance to giving frontline commanders the power to make operational decisions. Comrade Mao Zedong once pointed out that "general policies are concentrated at the higher levels; specific actions are implemented according to specific circumstances, and the lower levels have the right to be independent and autonomous", and emphasized that "when the military is in combat and when the situation requires it, the leader has the right to handle it at the last opportunity". Comrade Zhu De believes that 'obedience to orders and arbitrary actions are not contradictory'. Comrade Liu Bocheng once demanded that "leaders at all levels must adapt to the situation, act decisively, and strive to achieve the task of annihilating the enemy under the intention of a mobile campaign. The concept, elements, and methods of winning in modern warfare are undergoing significant changes. The battlefield is constantly changing, and fighter jets are fleeting. This places higher demands on the joint literacy, global perspective, and adaptability of frontline commanders. Comrade Chen Gong once said, "No matter how good the battle plan is, once the battle begins, half of it will be invalidated, and the other half will be produced according to the situation." Frontline commanders are on the training line, closest to artillery fire, and have the most direct situational awareness. Having those who can hear the sound of artillery fire call for artillery fire and those who can see the enemy command the war is beneficial for capturing fighter jets, responding quickly, and improving overall combat effectiveness. If frontline commanders wait for orders and cannot make quick decisions, victory may slip away from them. On the eve of the Huaihai Campaign, Comrade Su Yu was originally planning to launch a battle on November 8th, but later discovered new enemy movements. Su Yu made a decisive decision and decided to advance the attack time by two days. While reporting the combat deployment to the Party Central Committee, he ordered the troops to immediately execute it. The next day, Comrade Mao Zedong replied with a telegram, 'You are responsible for cutting off the operation and do not ask for instructions on everything.'. Thousands of troops and horses watching the command. Being able to maintain a clear mind, identify key combat situations, and make decisive decisions in tense and intense situations is a concentrated manifestation of a commander's command ability. Frontline commanders should cultivate a global perspective, enhance their insight ability, accurately understand the intentions of superiors, clearly recognize changes, accurately anticipate changes, and flexibly control changes, comprehensively improve their command ability and ability to make timely decisions. It is worth noting that we emphasize the importance of leveraging the role of frontline commanders, rather than unlimited delegation of command and decision-making authority, but rather granting them decision-making power within a certain scope. At all levels, we should focus on further standardizing the command process, clarifying command responsibilities, and defining command boundaries throughout the entire command chain. We should not only dare to burden frontline commanders, create difficulties, and create predicaments, forcing them to improve their ability to make independent judgments, plans, and decisions, but also ensure that commanders at all levels can apply for and make decisions when they need to, obey orders and commands, and strive to forge a strong military force capable of fighting well. (New Society)

Edit:He ChenXi    Responsible editor:Tang WanQi

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