The Legion has always nurtured its command style, characterised by the attention paid to moral values and their internalisation by all subordinates. The objective being to achieve their implication in the COMMAND’s objectives, striving to develop a legionnaire’s pride as well as the constant attention of all subordinates, legionnaires as a priceless value, the highest in the Legion. It is this command style which enables us to concede a great degree of initiative. This initiative, both recognised and applied by the subordinates, implies the acceptance of the responsibilities that go with it. The command will require the greatest control possible to monitor the situation and, should it be necessary, its redirection by means of intervention.The aforementioned can be applied to the activities we carry out as a whole, but more specifically to those which make up the decisive core: The ones included in our drills and training which enable us to achieve our objective of unflinching service to Spain. Our effort must be focussed on achieving maximum operational capacity, availability and prestige or, in other words, our readiness to be used in combat. At a time when credits are tighter than ever, we must prioritise. We prioritise quality; our superiority will be based on having achieved excellence in everything we do. This means the never-ending quest for perfection, to increase quality; the efficient use of our credits and efforts. We need all the units to identify, analyse and improve, to redesign, should it be necessary, all the processes and tasks, right from the individual ones passing through every level to achieve the optimum final result. The continuous improvements and changes to the processes will, in turn, lead us towards continuously improving results We shall never be satisfied with our achievements; there is always room for improvement. It will be necessary to dedicate time to analysing situations, revising processes, collecting data, statistics, identifying causes or problems and, finally, determining ways to solve and eliminate to, in conclusion, avoid and improve. Subordinates will always receive the support of their superiors. In our activity as Officers: •We will exercise, and expect, the greatest degree of initiative. •We will take calculated risks in search of experience, encouraging both creativity and innovation. •We will pursue each and every task to the end. Persistiremos en cada trabajo y mejora hasta que estén finalizados. •We will include an evaluation of each and every task. •We will monitor progress. •We will strive to learn from every task, using all our resources to that end. •We will turn every error or mistake into a source of teaching and learning. •We will organise, prioritise, anticipate difficulties and leave space for unforeseen events. •We will set personal, and superior, objectives including new challenges, especially regarding routine tasks. •We will schedule our tasks. •We will pass on the orders through our immediate subordinates. • We will expect and provide constructive feedback. •We will establish clear boundaries between duties and responsibilities. • We will delegate accordingly (everything which does not require personal management) and provide clear guidelines. •We will support the subordinates who commit an error not due to laziness or slovenliness. •We shall encourage the upwards and downwards flow of information and advise subordinates more promptly. •We shall know the capacity of our subordinates, learn from and empower them. •We shall encourage a positive and optimistic environment. •We shall find the necessary space for interpersonal relationships.. • We will always defend the objectives of the unit. Operational Aspects In accordance with the aforementioned, we must maintain our styles, traditions and prepare for and implement the best C4ISR system in all units, the latter being a priority for this year. We shall apply Mission Oriented Command to the final consequences. Therefore: •We shall search for and provide information at every level. •We shall reduce decision time. •We shall minimise the length of operational documents by avoiding superfluous and reiterative content. •Intelligence and orders will be supplied as soon as they become available. These documents will not be exhaustive but clear and will leave the “how” to achieve the mission to the subordinate. •We will work using the concept of polyvalent units in a hybrid scenario. •We shall confront complexity and chaos with the simplification, intelligence and order of our work. As has already been mentioned, it is essential for us to have the smoothest running C4ISR system at our disposal. This shall be developed in the first semester. We require the best knowledge and most efficient usage of CIS and have the most appropriate and refined procedures to streamline and unify processes as well as the intellectual and moral links to enable decentralisation and initiative at every level. We will have to continue working on targeting and INTEL Systems. We shall all work to achieve maximum mobility in Command Posts Regarding tactical actions we shall strive for: •Rapid, decisive actions on carefully selected targets. •To make the most of technological superiority. •Ensure cohesion is recovered immediately. •To dominate space, but especially time. •To destroy command and morale, as our first priorities. •To work on the separativeness of the enemy. Isolate them from the population depriving them of their support and the ability to influence. •Attend perceptions and, as a consequence, communication. •Once in combat, victory is the most important for the unit. Victory is always ours •Violence is implicit in war. •Once you enter into combat life is considered to have been given. General of the Spanish Legion Brigade PREVENTIONS
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