Mission Command
MG Petraeus used his intellectual skills to determine the most suitable approach for the mission. He was well conversant with the population residing in the city. He understood that the current state of the disorder resulted from a lack of local authorities as well as police to restore order. The commander embraced the democracy of the society by reconstructing the failed systems that triggered chaos. However, MG Petraeus faced several problems that included unemployment as well as residents being lured by wealthy individuals to unleash disorder. Most of the economic activities in Iraq were government-owned. Hence their collapse led to a lack of hope for the residents to a new Iraq. Thus, the residents fought vigorously against the Petraeus economic strategies. Additionally, wealthy individuals like the former Baath who had stolen resources from the government would hire gangs to attack the forces.
As Petraeus considered how to restore peace and order in Iraq, he first learned about the history of Iraq. He discovered that the city had existed for the last 3500 years and had a population of 1.7 million residents. He learned that before the collapse, Mosul had a rich history of military leadership. Additionally, Mosul was dominated by academic institutions and harbored many economic activities before its destruction. Petraeus learned that Mosul was the most ethnically diverse city in Iraq, and hence there was a possibility that the integration triggered ethnic tensions, which led to war. The approach gave the commander an insight into how the economy and politics run in Iraq. To understand the control of the city, Petraeus summoned the retired Iraqi generals who provided the intelligence about control of the province. Finally, Petraeus gathered all kinds of leaders ranging from chiefs to university lecturers to determine the leadership of every faction in the region.
In conclusion, one of the essential components of war that ensures success in decision making. However, to make a proper and concise decision, a commander should ensure they acquire a significant understanding of the prevailing situation. The latter will facilitate in developing a vivid idea of the case and expedite the development of efficient intervention measures for the mission. Additionally, before the execution of a particular mission, the commander should consider some historical experiences and the complexity of the operation to ensure that the best approach is unveiled. These factors will ensure that the most effective judgment towards the success of the mission is applied.