2-116. An important aspect of assessing subordinates is determining the extent to which they are both willing and able to apply the mission command approach to the command and control of their units. Since commanders evaluate two echelons down during training and leader development, and observe subordinate leader behavior one and two echelons down during training and operations, under both garrison and field conditions, they have multiple opportunities for assessing internalization of the mission command approach. (See FM 6-22 for further discussion on assessing subordinates.)