Contemporary Operating Environment
Contemporary Operating Environment
Advise, Assist and Enable in Iraq
It's a human thing - how we supported the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service mattered more than what we did
By The Cove
Contemporary Operating Environment
What Does Assad's Southwestern Offensive Mean for the Future of Syria?
This article by Michael P. Dempsey was published by War on the Rocks and provides an update of current operations in southwest Syria.
By Mick Fry
Contemporary Operating Environment
'Coming to Terms with the Modern Way of War: Precision Missiles and the Land Component of Australia's Joint Force' by Colonel C. Smith & Dr A. Palazzo
A Paper by Colonel Chris Smith & Dr Albert Palazzo
By Mick Fry
Contemporary Operating Environment
Army in the 21st Century: Continuity and Change
In this piece for the AARC, Dr J. Sanyal argues that there is a strong and timely need for Army to transform.
By The Cove
Contemporary Operating Environment
'Forging Australian Land Power: A Primer'
A link to Dr Al Palazzo's 'must read' paper for the Australian Army Research Centre
By The Cove
Contemporary Operating Environment
'Global Trends: Paradox of Progress' by the United States National Intelligence Council
Click here to access the resource
By Mick Fry
Contemporary Operating Environment
Urban Warfare: The Future is Here
Check out this video of (US Army) Major John Spencer's presentation to RMA Sandhurst courtesy of the Modern War Institute.
By Mick Fry
Contemporary Operating Environment
'Reach for the Sky: Drone Use by Sub-state Actors in Conflict'
This article, published in the Wavell Room, examines the use of commercial off-the-shelf drones by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and asks whether the Australian Army is ready to counter this threat...
By The Cove
Tactical and Technical
Community Recovery: Six Ideas to Close 'Intent-to-Capability' Gaps
In this article, via the Australian Journal of Emergency Management, Major General Chris Field draws on his experience in disaster recovery management and numerous deployments to provide six ideas to...
By Chris Field
Contemporary Operating Environment
Our Stories: The ADF on Operations - Series Two Episode Two: Lieutenant Colonel Chris Gardiner
Task Group Taji is a combined force of Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel that first deployed to Iraq in May 2015 at the request of the Iraqi Government.
By The Cove
