Break in
Tactical and Technical
Light Cavalry in the RAAC: A marriage between regular and reserve
In this Friday 'long read' Eamon Hale takes a look at what adopting light cavalry in the RAAC may bring to the ADF.
Tactical and Technical
10 Lessons learnt from historical Air Defence Incidents for the Introduction into Service of NASAMS
Just because a platform is new to the ADF, does not mean that it has not been used by other militaries. It is important for us to look to the past so we avoid repeating mistakes in the future.
Tactical and Technical
Unmanned Aerial Systems Employment at the Combat Team Level
In this article Dylan Fusinato discusses the necessary planning considerations, risks, limitations and potential methods of employment for UAS at the Combat Team level.
Tactical and Technical
Synthetic Aperture Radar and Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Application
Aaron Bamford informs us about the Synthetic Aperture Radar and how it can be used to gain tactical advantage.
War
Review of Restrepo
An insightful piece by Jack Randall on his deductions from the movie and how they relate to war throughout the ages.
War
Why We Write
Everyone in the profession of arms has something they can give back. As L. Burton Brender explains in this Small Wars Journal article, all they have to do is sit down and start writing.
War
Chief of Army History Conference 2017 - Dr Elizabeth Greenhalgh
In this video Dr Elizabeth Greenhalgh speaks on ‘The French Army of the Western Front’
War
Chief of Army History Conference 2017 - Dr Spencer Jones
In this video, Dr Spencer Jones talks about ‘The Crucible of War: the adaption and development of the British Army on the Western Front 1915’.
Strategy
Wen bai yupela kam bek gen? – Increasing the ADF’s permanent presence in Papua New Guinea
In this article Phillip Hermes looks at the past efforts of 12 CE Works to articulate the need for the ADF to increase its permanent presence in Papua New Guinea.
Strategy
Link | Canadian Armed Forces: A New Vision for the Reserves | Canadian Military Journal
Over the past few months we have had some good discussion about the future and role of the Army reserve, this article is from the Canadian Armed Forces point of view.
Strategy
Link | Ten questionable assumptions about future war in the Indo-Pacific | AJDSS
Are all the assumptions about future war in the Indo-Pacific even close to the mark?
Strategy
Link | Strategic Assessment for Quarter 2 I Australian Army Research Centre
The AARC Quarterly Strategic Assessment highlights key trends and challenges to the Army in order to inform force design, structure and posture decisions.
Intros
ACSC (A-Z Guide): A Student's Perspective
This unofficial guide to Australian Command and Staff College is an excellent tool for prospective students.
Intros
'Breaking In' to Amphibious Operations
An introduction into Amphibious Operations that brings you some of the best content available on the subject.
Intros
'Breaking In' to Logistics
'Breaking In' to Logistics is a simple to use resource to help military personal explore the subject of logistics.
Intros
'Breaking In' to War
'Breaking In' to War is an excellent guide to some of the best resource on the subject of 'war and conflict'
Operational Art
Gaining advantage on the battle field: Building a credible deception
History has shown that deception can turn the tide of battle; however, it needs to be planned and fully supported.
Operational Art
Stranded Capability? The value of the Army Reserve Asset in 2020
Is the Army Reserve of today fit for purpose? In this article Mike Kalms looks at the value of the Army Reserve asset in 2020.
Operational Art
The future ain’t what it used to be | The Interpreter
This week's link on the difficulties of future planning is from The Interpreter, the website of the Lowy Institute - an independent, non-partisan think-tank based in Sydney.
Operational Art
The Thinking Combat Brigade: A Dominant and Prestigious Force
In today's article, Callum Muntz asks what if the frames of reference we all possess - imposed on us from our similar training, experiences, and culture - could be hindering our ability to make the...
Leadership & Ethics
An Essay on the Operational Imperative of Messes
Nicholas Wells gives us a compelling argument on why the Messes are vital to operations.
Leadership & Ethics
One Hundred Hints for Company Officers
Duncan Foster has found a gem from our past that still holds true today.
Leadership & Ethics
Leadership Quarterly Edition 1 | Centre for Australian Army Leadership
Check out the first edition of Leadership Quarterly from the Centre for Australian Army Leadership.
Leadership & Ethics
Reflections on the Foibles of Chaplaincy
Are Chaplains relevant in the Army of today? In this post Army Chaplain Renton McRae uses his experience to give us some views on the role of the Chaplain in the modern Army.
Tactical and Technical
Light Cavalry in the RAAC: A marriage between regular and reserve
In this Friday 'long read' Eamon Hale takes a look at what adopting light cavalry in the RAAC may bring to the ADF.
By Eamon Hale
Operational Art
Gaining advantage on the battle field: Building a credible deception
History has shown that deception can turn the tide of battle; however, it needs to be planned and fully supported.
By Beau Hodge
Tactical and Technical
10 Lessons learnt from historical Air Defence Incidents for the Introduction into Service of NASAMS
Just because a platform is new to the ADF, does not mean that it has not been used by other militaries. It is important for us to look to the past so we avoid repeating mistakes in the future.
Tactical and Technical
Unmanned Aerial Systems Employment at the Combat Team Level
In this article Dylan Fusinato discusses the necessary planning considerations, risks, limitations and potential methods of employment for UAS at the Combat Team level.
Leadership & Ethics
An Essay on the Operational Imperative of Messes
Nicholas Wells gives us a compelling argument on why the Messes are vital to operations.
Tactical and Technical
Synthetic Aperture Radar and Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Application
Aaron Bamford informs us about the Synthetic Aperture Radar and how it can be used to gain tactical advantage.
Tactical and Technical
Hawkei is Coming, What can we do with it?
L121-4 Hawkei was envisaged as an ‘armoured Land Rover’ replacement. As the vehicle was developed it retained its ‘armoured support vehicle’ features, but grew ‘light armoured fighting vehicle’...
By Thomas Basan
Tactical and Technical
Losing our Vision – Blinded by the Smoke
An article on Artillery Intelligence to encourage its return to the RAA.
Leadership & Ethics
One Hundred Hints for Company Officers
Duncan Foster has found a gem from our past that still holds true today.
Strategy
Wen bai yupela kam bek gen? – Increasing the ADF’s permanent presence in Papua New Guinea
In this article Phillip Hermes looks at the past efforts of 12 CE Works to articulate the need for the ADF to increase its permanent presence in Papua New Guinea.
