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Biography

Dominic Dawes

CAPT

CAPT Dominic Dawes is a Military Police Officer and Australian Defence Force Investigator. He commissioned from the ranks in 2020, having served five years as an infantry soldier within the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police.

He is currently undertaking a Master’s Degree in Strategy and Security through the University of New South Wales, in Strategy and Security.

CAPT Dawes is an active member of the Australian Defence Force Combat Sports Association and the Australian Defence Force Table Top Gaming Association and is a strong advocate for the integration of sport and creative engagement as a means of expanding the capability of Soldiers, Sailors, Aviators and Officers within the profession of arms.

The Manoeuverist's Guide to Military Police: Security

This article is the third in a series on the employment of Military Police, focusing on security.

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The Manoeuverist's Guide to Military Police: Mobility and Manoeuvre Support

This article is the second in a series on the employment of Military Police, focusing on mobility and manoeuvre support.

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The Manoeuvrist's Guide to Military Police: Internment and Detention Operations

This article is the first in a series on the employment of Military Police, focusing on internment and detention operations.

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The Provost in Combined Arms Warfare

This article provides a contemporary understanding of how Military Police can provide mobility support to Army.

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Re-Framing DACC: Deploying in an Information Environment

This article suggests that Defence Assistance to the Civil Community should be seen not just as a duty and opportunity to help the nation, but also as an opportunity to improve Defence itself.

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Training Scars: Blank Fire and Decision Paralysis

This is an argument against the use of blanks in training, especially combined with harsh trigger discipline penalties.

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What I Wish I Knew At H-Hour

This article discusses lessons learned by a new officer for the benefit of soon-to-be officers.

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To be a 21st Century Subaltern: Reflections on Junior Leadership

This article reflects on the importance of character and social currency as part of junior leadership within Army.

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Project Geronimo: Sophisticated OPFOR for Sophisticated Training

This article suggests that Army widely adopt an internal opposition force and use training practices that risk pain on failure.

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To Retain or not to Retain: Striking a Balance

This article makes a radical proposal to ensure we have a motivated fighting force.

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