Colonels Day brings together senior Defence leaders, academics, and subject matter experts to explore the strategic, operational, and institutional issues shaping the future and affecting Army. Designed to support the professional awareness and development of Army Colonels, the conference provides a forum for informed discussion on contemporary military challenges and emerging strategic trends.

This collection of recorded presentations captures a selection of those sessions, allowing the wider Army community to benefit from the insights shared during the event. Covering topics ranging from strategic competition and regional security to leadership, military history, and the changing character of war, these presentations provide valuable PME for officers, soldiers, and Defence professionals alike.

Whether viewed individually or as part of a unit PME activity, we encourage you to engage with the presentations, reflect on the ideas presented, and continue the conversation within your teams and formations.

Colonels Day 20206: Presentations

Adapting to the changing operational environment: Dr TX Hammes

Development of Australian Defence policy and strategy after 1945: Dr Andrew Carr

Applied history and military thinking: unshackling the past to address future strategy: Dr Iain MacGillivray