Contemporary Operating Environment
Contemporary Operating Environment
RACT Corps Conference | A Primer: Balancing Ready Now and Future Ready
The Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT) will hold a Corps Conference from 25 to 27 March 2020. This primer is aimed at all members of the Corps to inform and update them of upcoming changes....
Contemporary Operating Environment
Knowing thy adversary: Why modern militaries should study the enemy’s culture
In today's long read, Anant Mishra looks at the value of knowing your enemy.
By Anant Mishra
Contemporary Operating Environment
Building Partner Capacity | Perspectives from Iraq
Dan Solomon challenged four of his Corporals to write a short reflection piece on Building Partner Capacity at the end of their tour on Task Group Taji IX. The results make for interesting reading...
Contemporary Operating Environment
The Launch of the Forces Command Plan 2020-2028
MAJGEN Chris Field gives an overview on the outcome of his 100 day assessment of Forces Command. Contains links to the Forces Command Plan 2020-2028 (DPN and open source).
By Chris Field
Contemporary Operating Environment
Synchronising Lethal and Non-Lethal Effects in High Intensity Operations | Joint Warfighting Assessment 2019
This article highlights lessons learnt by the 3rd Brigade's Joint Fires and Effects Coordination Centre (based on 4th Regiment, RAA) whilst participating in the US-led Joint Warfighting Assessment...
By Paul Duncan
Contemporary Operating Environment
That others may live in peace: Death in an Afghan Valley
In the final post during this week of remembrance, Greg Colton provides a personal reflection on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
By Greg Colton
Contemporary Operating Environment
Fighting Hybrid Threats : Lessons Learned from DATE
Daniel Kirkham examines how the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE) was used on Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 19 and how we can improve our training by understanding hybrid threats.
Contemporary Operating Environment
Fighting with Fires – Talisman Sabre 2019
Considerations for the enhancement of Army's ability to dominate our terrain and enemy through joint effects in future conflicts.
Contemporary Operating Environment
Does the Australian Army need Multi-Domain Operations?
In this article, Mark Mankowski argues that the Australian Army needs to adopt Multi-Domain Operations as a doctrine for how we fight, but modify it for our unique operational problems and our...
Contemporary Operating Environment
Lessons learned from blue on blue for air defence capabilities
This article examines the causes of the loss of Tornado ZG710 on 23 March 2003 and gives some lessons learned to guide the introduction of the ADF's new air defence system.
