Command Post
Planning and Liaison
Optimised Teams - Taking Interagency Operations to the Next Level
The Australian Army conducted more joint and interagency operations with law enforcement and Other Government Agencies in Australia during 2020 than any other time in our history. This article...
Planning and Liaison
Australia’s strategic partnership with PNG – Effective mentoring to promote regional security
The mentor doesn't always know best! The importance of time in fostering deep community connections with our PNG partners.
Planning and Liaison
Ways Matrix- Decisive Event Planning: Part 2
The mystery of creating Decisive Events revealed. A must read for all junior officers. This article is Part Two in the series explaining how to use the Ways Matrix.
Planning and Liaison
Ways Matrix Decisive Event Planning: Part 1- Defeat Mechanisms
The mystery of creating Decisive Events revealed. This article explains Defeat Mechanisms in accessible terms as a precursor to Using the Ways Matrix. A must read two-part article for all junior...
Staff Functions
Defining the Role of the Regimental Sergeant Major
Comments encouraged!! Joel McMahon believes he has defined the role of the Regimental Sergeant Major. Has he got it right?
Staff Functions
The Four Cs: Multi-National and Multi-Agency Intelligence in a COVID-19 Environment
Chris Field shares best practise ideas for multi-national and multi-agency intelligence operations in a COVID-19 environment enabling the four Cs.
Staff Functions
Managing our People through the Capability Life Cycle
In this article Robert Gibson argues that our greatest capability, our people, needs to be managed through the capability life cycle as a ‘cradle to grave’ system akin to how we manage other...
Staff Functions
Building a Continuity Plan into a CP During OP COVID-19 ASSIST
Marius Basanovic has an interesting Command Post (CP) quandary for us.
Staff Skills
Professional Care for Pastoral Carers
'Who padres the Padre?' Major Dansie discusses the topic of padre supervision with the view to create a program to support padres in their work.
Staff Skills
Reflections of a Sergeant
The promotion from Corporal to Sergeant can feel like a daunting experience. In this article Aaron Thomas offers some advice for new Sergeants based on his experience.
Staff Skills
Effective Communication
In Army we understand the importance of effective communication, or do we? In this article Kyle Myers argues that we may not be effectively communicating.
Staff Skills
Upside-Down Man of Performance Appraisal Reporting
Another great tip for PAR mid-terms! Let Colonel Mal Brick introduce you to the Upside-Down Man of PAR Writing.
By The Cove
Staff Functions
RUSI Lunchtime lecture series
The lunchtime lecture series brought to you by our Friends and Partners at RUSI NSW. In this lecture, CDRE Smallhorn RAN (Retd) speaks to the partnership between Defence and Industry, particularly...
By The Cove
Staff Skills
A Novel Means of Improving Preparedness
How do unit commanders know they are 'Ready Now' today? Matthew Crooks suggests a novel way of enabling individuals and junior commanders to manage the present needs, to be Ready Now.
Planning and Liaison
Operational Planning - UN Case Study Libya
A good example of intestinal fortitude to speak up when you believe something is not right. An interesting insight in to UN operations and an inspiring read to reinvigorate your moral courage.
Staff Skills
52 Weeks of Ideas
An insight into how a Major General conducts reflective practice.
By Chris Field
Staff Skills
52 Weeks of Ideas Part 2: Resilience, War and Strategy
This article is Part 2 of a two-part series on 52 Weeks of Ideas, including the final 20 ideas on resilience and war & strategy.
By Chris Field
Staff Skills
52 Weeks of Ideas Part 1: By the Numbers, Leadership
This article is Part 1 of a two-part series on 52 Weeks of Ideas, articulating advice by-the-numbers and examining leadership, resilience, war & strategy.
By Chris Field
Planning and Liaison
Optimised Teams - Taking Interagency Operations to the Next Level
The Australian Army conducted more joint and interagency operations with law enforcement and Other Government Agencies in Australia during 2020 than any other time in our history. This article...
Staff Skills
Professional Care for Pastoral Carers
'Who padres the Padre?' Major Dansie discusses the topic of padre supervision with the view to create a program to support padres in their work.
By John Dansie
Staff Functions
Defining the Role of the Regimental Sergeant Major
Comments encouraged!! Joel McMahon believes he has defined the role of the Regimental Sergeant Major. Has he got it right?
By Joel McMahon
