![]() ![]() This article is written to help provide broad fundamentals and a proposed set of imperatives, like Special Operations Command’s “SOF imperatives,” for garrison leaders as they navigate and lead their garrisons and installations. Similar to small units in Army special operations forces (SOF), garrison leaders often straddle the intersection of tactical, operational, and strategic efforts in execution of their mission-garrison commanders make decisions at the tactical level within the strategic support area that have long-term and far-reaching impacts in the operational and strategic spheres. Because of these challenges, successfully commanding a garrison requires a different mindset and paradigm than leading a traditional brigade or battalion. To exacerbate the challenge, no Army doctrine exists to guide garrison leaders, who are essentially city managers and mayors, in how to execute this critical mission. Garrison leaders have multiple bosses and support multiple Army major commands daily. ![]() ![]() 1 It is challenging and difficult, as few leaders have significant experience with the installation management mission prior to accepting the colors of a U.S. Serving as a garrison commander or command sergeant major is unlike any other leadership position in the U.S. Garrison commanders work at the intersection of the strategic, operational, and tactical realms on a daily basis. ![]()
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