respond to your classmates' initial discussion board posts, with at least one (1) cited source from your required readings. Each reply post must have a minimum of 150 words per for full participation credit. Prioritizing mission-essential tasks (METs) within an Army organization is crucial for ensuring operational effectiveness and the successful execution of assigned missions. METs are activities fundamental to achieving the unit's overall goals. Commanders can allocate resources effectively, streamline operations, and enhance unit readiness by focusing on these tasks. According to the Army's Field Manual (FM) 1-0, "Human Resources Support," the identification and prioritization of METs enable leaders to manage personnel and assets toward mission completion effectively (Department of the Army, 2017). Army leaders employ a series of assessment and planning processes to identify and manage METs effectively. The Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) plays a key role. Through MDMP, leaders analyze the operational environment, determine their capabilities against the mission requirements, and identify essential tasks. Additionally, tools like the Army Planning Framework and the Mission Command philosophy facilitate a shared understanding and unity of effort among the team, ensuring that all personnel understand their roles in accomplishing these tasks (Department of the Army, 2025). The Sergeant Major (SGM) or Command Sergeant Major (CSM) role is crit