Mark Armstrong has served as an Army Reserve officer for over 28 years. He is currently posted to Headquarters 8th Brigade. His qualifications include Masters Degrees in Arts, Business Administration, Human Resource Management and International Security Studies. He is currently undertaking a PhD through Deakin University, examining recent reviews into the Army Reserve.

LT Jass Zarlenga is the Troop Commander of E22, 18 Combat Engineer Squadron, 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment. 18 CE SQN has recently mechanised and LT Zarlenga has been at the forefront of mechanisation within 3 CER. LT Zarlenga has been integral to the development of SOPs for mechanised engineer tactics and has devoted his time focusing on how engineer specific reconnaissance can best be conducted within a mechanised construct.

Kane Wright is the Commanding Officer of the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion. He is an Art of War Scholar and Distinguished Honour Graduate of the United States Army’s Command and General Staff College; and Honour Graduate of the United States Army War College’s Strategic Art Program. He has served in regimental, staff and command positions in 1 and 3 Brigades, 17 Sustainment Brigade and Army Headquarters. He is published in the Australian Army Journal, The US Journal Military Review and online through Grounded Curiosity.

Gavin Sonsee is an Education Officer in the Australian Army. He currently works in the Directorate of Human Performance – Army.

Legal Officer, Australian Army.