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FM/G401 · Leadership of field elements

Commanding Through Subordinate Leaders

Passages
3
Reading time
1 min
Views
85
Owned by
Unit Command
Platforms
Every platform
Role cards
11 cards
Published
23 Sep 2026
On this page
  1. Commanding Through Subordinate Leaders FM/BG-1870
  2. Synchronise Subordinate Elements FM/BS-1871
  3. Coordinate Adjacent Elements FM/BS-1872

Commanding Through Subordinate Leaders

Field Leaders should control the force through the leaders immediately below them.

This supports:

  • Subordinate initiative
  • Faster decisions at the point of contact
  • Clear responsibility
  • Reduced radio traffic
  • Greater command resilience
  • Effective control of larger formations

Field Leaders should provide tasks, purposes, priorities, restrictions and required outcomes. Subordinate leaders should determine the detailed method of execution unless coordination or safety requires closer control.

Synchronise Subordinate Elements

Coordinate subordinate elements so their actions produce the required combined effect.

  • Identify actions that depend on another element.
  • Establish timings, triggers and control measures.
  • Coordinate movement, fires and support.
  • Confirm subordinate leaders understand the sequence.
  • Monitor execution for delays or conflicts.
  • Adjust timings and tasks to maintain coordination.
  • Prevent elements from becoming isolated or mutually obstructive.

Coordinate Adjacent Elements

Coordinate elements operating alongside one another to prevent gaps and conflicting actions.

  • Identify shared boundaries, routes and objectives.
  • Exchange locations, tasks and movement intentions.
  • Establish coordination points and link-up procedures.
  • Deconflict fires and manoeuvre near boundaries.
  • Agree actions for gaps, overlaps or unexpected contact.
  • Maintain communication during mutually dependent actions.
  • Report changes affecting adjacent elements.

On role cards

On 11 role cards in 3 combat areas.

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