3-43. Mission command, as the Army’s approach to command and control, relies on people, rather than technology or systems, to enable effective unified land operations. Mission command requires shared understanding of the commander’s (or civilian authority’s) intent. It also entails building mutual trust and cohesion within Army organizations and with JIM (joint, interagency, multiagency), and civilian partners, to include assessment of, and accepting prudent risk, by exercising disciplined initiative, and frequent coordination with all participants. The command and control warfighting function requires the establishment of extensive command, control, and communications networks to achieve and maintain unity of effort, often requiring large numbers of liaison personnel attached to civilian agencies and between federal military and National Guard forces. (See ADP 6-0 for doctrine on the exercise of command and control.)