Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO, DSC, has commanded the Australian Army since July 2022. In this time, LTGEN Stuart has been faced with a number of major challenges and opportunities, including the outcomes of the Defence Strategic Review, development of Army's Contribution to the National Defence Strategy, and the outcomes of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide (RCDVS); all against a backdrop of the most volatile and uncertain strategic situation we have been confronted by in many years.

In this must-see CoveTalk, LTGEN Stuart discusses the five factors shaping the context for Army today; lays out his four strategic priorities for his remaining tenure as Chief of Army; and delves into the key lines of effort from continual adaptation, to the review into the state of the Army Profession (SOTAP). 

As CA's strategic guidance and commander's intent for the Australian Army, this is a discussion which is relevant to all members of Army, whether you are a soldier, NCO, or officer.

Watch it here:

The Cove would like to thank LTGEN Stuart for taking the time to conduct this important CoveTalk.