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Robert Gibson
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Robert Gibson is currently a member of the Cove Team in a part time capacity. He works full time in fast moving consumer goods as a Logistics Manager. He is most passionate about human resources, organisational culture, leadership and change management theory. His writing aims to evoke a response in its readers to stimulate discussion and encourage divergent thinking.

 

A field of poppies.
Where the Tall Poppy Lay Trodden: The Devolution of the Profession of Arms in the Australian Defence Force | Cove Comp '25
This is a runner up entry in Cove Comp '25, whose simple theme was: “Vox Pop: Have Your Say.”
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Australian Army riflemen deliver ammunition during a simulated urban assault.
Doomsday is Coming, The Clock is Ticking – Will You be Ready?
This article addresses the need to prepare for future conflict and recommends militaries urgently enhance readiness through training, technology, and mastery of warfare.
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Two Australian Army Gunners during an exercise.
Followership vs Likership
Continuing on from a previous article, this article furthers the discussion on the concept of ‘likership’ and continues the debate on its definition and value as a characteristic of good leaders and followers. It furthers the discussion by looking at the interaction between followership, likership, and leadership.
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Members from the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and French Armed Forces in New Caledonia during Exercise Diamond Strike 23.
The Recent History of Combined Arms
As an introduction to our Combined Arms series, this article provides a brief overview of the concept of combined arms.
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Book cover of 'No Time for Spectators'.
Book Review: No Time for Spectators
A book review of ‘No Time for Spectators’, which recounts the career of the United States Military's General Martin E Dempsey.
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A Royal Australian Air Force Airfield Defence Guard from No. 2 Security Forces Squadron secures Wellcamp Airport.
Right Person, Right Job, Right Time: Does the Current Career Model Live up to this Mantra?
This article suggests a change to the way Army approaches officer career paths.
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An Australian Army Lieutenant and Sergeant deliver a brief before practical training.
Status and its Role in Recruitment and Retention in the Military
This article the discusses the role that status plays in recruiting and retaining people within the military.
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Soldiers assist in flood recovery efforts by fixing a fence.
The Future Ready Total Workforce Army – Growing Army from the Inside Out
This article describes a potential method for growing the workforce of the Australian Army through increasing focus on reserve forces.
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An Armoured Personnel Carrier loaded onto the dark bay of a cargo aircraft.
The Future Ready Army Supply Chain – The Army in Hibernation
This article discussed how Army could hibernate its supply chain in peace while maintaining high readiness.
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An M777 howitzer being prepared for transportation on a truck.
The Automation Race – Making Logistics ‘Just Happen’
This article promotes the idea that Army logistics should be more automated.
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