German concept-Aufstragstaktik

[kaspacanada]

I can't remember what the word is, or how to spell it more precisely, it was a german concept sounded like "Auftragstaktic" or something like that.  It had a lot to do with initiative and responsibility.  could someone clarify this for me?

 

[Infanteer]

Aufstragstaktik....

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As well, read William Lind‘s "Maneuver Warfare Handbook" for a good explanation of the practical application of the theory.

I think the best example of Aufstragstaktik given was when an American General visited a German Brigade commander during a NATO exercise. The General was shocked when he asked the German where his battalions were and got a shrug with the reply "How should I know."