{
  "canonicalUrl": "https://xn--mwe.com/glossary/mission-command-autonomy/",
  "claimStatus": "PROJECT DOCTRINE",
  "code": "K01-TERM-168",
  "correctionStatus": "CURRENT K05 RELEASE",
  "definition": "Decentralized execution of a defined commander or mission intent within assigned authorities when communications are degraded.",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-16",
  "name": "Mission-Command Autonomy",
  "not": "It is not unrestricted self-direction or automatic target authority.",
  "plain": "Continue the mission locally without inventing a new mission.",
  "relatedTermCodes": [
    "K01-TERM-161",
    "K01-TERM-165",
    "K01-TERM-166",
    "K01-TERM-167"
  ],
  "releaseId": "K12-2026-08-16",
  "researchCutoff": "2026-08-16",
  "slug": "mission-command-autonomy",
  "sourceRevalidatedAt": "2026-08-15T23:00:00Z",
  "status": "PROJECT DOCTRINE",
  "topic": "autonomous-warfare-systems",
  "type": "DefinedTerm"
}