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Professional Development: a Perspective from the Ranks

In this article, Karl Boeck argues that Officers and Other Ranks develop in different Ways.

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A soldier in the jungle.

Vietnam War Hero LTGEN Hal Moore's Lessons on Leadership

Retired LTGEN Hal Moore passed away on Friday 10th February 2017 just shy of his 95th birthday. The Cove considers it an honour to share the leadership lessons – on 'American Profile' – of a true professional.

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WONCO explaining the details of a Nav Data Sheet.

The Navigation Data (Nav Data) Sheet

In this five minute video from the WONCO-A, an instructor takes you through revision on the Nav Data Sheet.

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The Defence Digital Media Library

Like our reading lists in #ReadingforWar, but turned off by the cost of buying the books yourself? Well fret no more, this link goes to more support from the Defence Library Service.

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BBC Skillswise English Literacy Program

This link via the BBC will help you improve your written and presentational skills.

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A soldier at night in Afghanistan.

What People Keep Getting Wrong About Life and Leadership in the Australian Army via the Junket

In 2016 Australian soldier Jonathan Batten was invited to not only attend 'Junket', an annual 'un-conference' held by Junkee, an award winning Australian media brand.

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Australian Defence Attache - Hanoi Colonel farewells Vietnam People's Army medical officer.

Headstart2 Language Program

In this link via US Defense Language Institute is Headstart2. The platform provides self-guided courses in 38 different languages; everything from Swahili to Somali.

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Ryan Pitts with his medal of honour.

Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor Recipient, Battle of Wanat

In this link to a 'Modern War Institute' podcast with SSG (ret) Ryan Pitt, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Wanat.

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In this short, 3 minute video takes you through mud model kits and design.

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Soldier yelling in the snow.

Speaking when Angry

This blog article caught our eye when it was shared on Twitter by both Brigadier Mick Ryan (DG TRADOC) and Major General Gus McLachlan (COMD FORCOMD) on the same day.

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