Biography

Jason Kirkham

Jason Kirkham is an Artillery Forward Observer serving in 8/12 Medium Regiment. He participated in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 as a Joint Fires Team commander with Battlegroup Lion.

The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Australian Army, the Department of Defence or the Australian Government.

War Room

Fighting with Fires – Talisman Sabre 2019

Considerations for the enhancement of Army's ability to dominate our terrain and enemy through joint effects in future conflicts.

By Jason Kirkham

Joint assets, including coalition platforms, offered highly mobile, flexible and tailored targeting solutions which directly supported the manoeuvre force sensors of Battlegroup Lion.