Anthony Robertson

Biography

Anthony Robertson

WO2

Anthony Robertson has served in two Army Reserve infantry battalions since 1993 from Private soldier through to Company Sergeant Major (CSM), with operational service in the Solomon Islands, and numerous domestic security and high-risk weather deployments within Australia. He is currently CSM at A Company 11/28th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment. His civilian profession is a Mines Safety Inspector and Team Leader. His current role is Regional Inspector, leading two WorkSafe Mines Safety inspectorate teams in WA. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science (Safety Science and Occupational Health), and in his spare time he reads military history, trains for ultramarathons and is learning Indonesian.

OPP

Lessons From OP Flood Assist 23.1 – Kimberley, WA

This article draws on lessons from OP Flood Assist 23.1 to help inform future operations.

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Anthony Robertson

ASW

Preparing the Nation for Future Threats Through National Defence

This article extends the themes of the Defence Strategic Review to argue for an increased national focus on resilience.

< 15 mins

Anthony Robertson

OPP

Utilisation of Reserve Forces

This article discusses the use of Reservists deploying as functional units in future high intensity conflicts, as opposed to deploying as individuals in specialist roles.

< 15 mins

Anthony Robertson

OPP

The Distinguished Conduct Medal

This article provides the history of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, told with a personal anecdote from the author’s family.

< 15 mins

Anthony Robertson

OPP

Reflections on an Army Reserve Career

This article looks at the changes the author has seen from when they first enlisted into the Army Reserve in 1993, to now.

< 15 mins

Anthony Robertson

OPP

Smart Soldier: The Obesity Issue

This article discusses the growing obesity issue in our nation, the Australian Army, and our partners and allied militaries.

< 15 mins

Anthony Robertson

OPP

Smart Soldier: Changes in Fitness Levels

This cross-publication from Smart Soldier addresses the problem of decreasing fitness levels within Army and the general population.

< 15 mins

Anthony Robertson

ASW

What is Grey Zone confrontation and why is it important?

This article addresses the increasingly relevant problem of grey zone confrontation – activities that operate within that dangerous ‘grey’ area between peace and war.