Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary tasks to integrate all military functions and actions that commanders must perform during mission command warfighting functions?

• A. Drive the operations process
• B. Develop Teams
• C. Plan the use of cyber operations
• D. Inform and influence audiences

Answer: (C)

When commanders practice mission command, they focus on three core actions that knit together all functions and actions across the force. They continuously drive the operations process, turning decisions into coordinated, timely actions and maintaining tempo and synchronization. They also devote effort to developing teams—building trust, shared understanding, and leadership capabilities across the command so units can operate effectively with decentralized initiative. Finally, they work to inform and influence audiences, shaping what subordinates, partners, and other stakeholders know and believe to ensure clear intent and unity of effort. Planning the use of cyber operations, while important in modern warfare, isn’t one of these three primary tasks; cyber planning is a domain-specific activity that supports the broader mission command effort, embedded within the overall operations process rather than standing as one of the three core tasks.