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Dominic Dawes
CAPT

CAPT Dominic Dawes is a Military Police Officer, serving within the 1st Military Police Battalion. He is a Combat Shooting Instructor, Army Combatives Instructor and is heavily engaged in the development and refining of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police’s combat behaviours training continuum. CAPT Dawes hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Security Studies from the University of Queensland and, prior to his commissioning, proudly served as an Infantry soldier in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.

An Australian Army soldier searches a 'suspect' during a mock cordon and search operation.
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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An Australian Army soldier and a Military Police dog prepare to control a role-playing aggressor as part of a Readiness Protection Course.
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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Australian Army soldiers, including Military Police, defend against a flame-thrower scenario as part of a Population Protection Control course.
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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Members from the Australian Defence Force's Army Logistic Training Centre conduct sandbagging activities in support of the local community in Shepparton, Victoria.
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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Australian Army soldier conducts force-on-force training.
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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The graduating class of June 2022 throw their hats in the air, in celebration in front of Duntroon House as they march off the parade ground for the last time as staff cadets.
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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An Australian Army lieutenant delivering fire control orders.
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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Australian Army soldiers .conduct a room clearance during an urban assault serial utilising the FX Gunlock non-lethal training ammunition.
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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Australian Army soldiers provide cover whilst on a simulation patrol.
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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