Break in
Tactical and Technical
The Jungle Book – A Logistics Perspective
Iain Carnegie, a seasoned Jungle warfare instructor, responds to Nick Korfias’s recent article published on the Cove “The Jungle Book” and examines the topic of logistics in the jungle.
Tactical and Technical
Professional Development for Junior Combat Leaders
In this article, COL Dave McCammon suggests that rather than waiting to learn through your own experience, you can grow through reading and learning from other's experiences. He shares a number of...
Tactical and Technical
Readiness Posture: “Move now, out” | Grounded Curiosity
Do we really understand the implications of being on a 'notice to move'? Another top quality article from Grounded Curiosity.
Tactical and Technical
Achtung – Boxer! How to employ cavalry in the mid-twenty-first century
This paper from Josh Higgins redefines the role of cavalry in order to future proof it.
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’.
War
Chief of Army History Conference 2017 - Professor Ian Beckett
In this video Professor Ian Beckett talks about 'Imperial policing to guerrilla war: the British in South Africa from 1899-1902'
Strategy
Taking the initiative in battle
Beau Hodge thinks it is time for us to have a professional discussion about 'initiative', including what it truly means on the battlefield and how we can train to gain it.
Strategy
Time for the Future Ready Training System
The Australian Army has initiated a program to manage the transformation of its training system. This program strategy will identify the principles and objectives of training transformation, the...
Strategy
‘Pulling forward the future’ | Welcome to a new look Land Power Forum for 2020
The Australian Army Research Centre (AARC) has launched a new website and improved the Land Power Forum. Check it out!
Strategy
Link | Logistics Interoperability, Deterrence and Resilience – Why Working as Allies Matters Now More Than Ever
Today's link from Logistics In War explores how logistics interoperability provides resilience and responsiveness.
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
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...
Operational Art
Time for a new approach to war? A case for adopting the Kill Chain concept.
Environmental, operational and conceptual considerations emerging from acceptance and analysis of accelerated warfare point to the need to shift to a targeting frame of reference from a manoeuvre one...
Leadership & Ethics
Ethics Need a Foundation
'Value judgments are an essential and undeniable feature of human life.' Dan Cassidy thinks we need to work harder to build our ethical foundation. What do you think?
Tactical and Technical
Professional Development for Junior Combat Leaders
In this article, COL Dave McCammon suggests that rather than waiting to learn through your own experience, you can grow through reading and learning from other's experiences. He shares a number of...
Leadership & Ethics
Link | An Introduction to Moral Injury in Defence | The Forge
The Forge continues to lead the way for JPME.
Leadership & Ethics
I’ve Made It Through The First Few Months As An OC – What Do I Do Now? Tips for Company Commanders
Talking from the viewpoint of a former Commanding Officer, Nathan Pierpoint has some advice for new sub-unit commanders.
Leadership & Ethics
Ethics Need a Foundation
'Value judgments are an essential and undeniable feature of human life.' Dan Cassidy thinks we need to work harder to build our ethical foundation. What do you think?
By Dan Cassidy
Tactical and Technical
The Jungle Book – A Logistics Perspective
Iain Carnegie, a seasoned Jungle warfare instructor, responds to Nick Korfias’s recent article published on the Cove “The Jungle Book” and examines the topic of logistics in the jungle.
Tactical and Technical
Professional Development for Junior Combat Leaders
In this article, COL Dave McCammon suggests that rather than waiting to learn through your own experience, you can grow through reading and learning from other's experiences. He shares a number of...
Strategy
Taking the initiative in battle
Beau Hodge thinks it is time for us to have a professional discussion about 'initiative', including what it truly means on the battlefield and how we can train to gain it.
By Beau Hodge
Leadership & Ethics
Link | An Introduction to Moral Injury in Defence | The Forge
The Forge continues to lead the way for JPME.
By The Cove
Tactical and Technical
Readiness Posture: “Move now, out” | Grounded Curiosity
Do we really understand the implications of being on a 'notice to move'? Another top quality article from Grounded Curiosity.
By The Cove
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.
By Mike Kalms
Tactical and Technical
Achtung – Boxer! How to employ cavalry in the mid-twenty-first century
This paper from Josh Higgins redefines the role of cavalry in order to future proof it.
By Josh Higgins
Leadership & Ethics
I’ve Made It Through The First Few Months As An OC – What Do I Do Now? Tips for Company Commanders
Talking from the viewpoint of a former Commanding Officer, Nathan Pierpoint has some advice for new sub-unit commanders.
Strategy
Time for the Future Ready Training System
The Australian Army has initiated a program to manage the transformation of its training system. This program strategy will identify the principles and objectives of training transformation, the...
By The Cove
