Major General Mick Ryan is interested in intellectually preparing our people for strategic competition and future conflict.

John Hardgrave is a postgraduate scholar and practitioner with a professional background in leadership, organisational governance, entrepreneurship and veteran advocacy. Having transitioned from a trade-qualified background and extensive service in the Australian Defence Force, John seeks to bring a grounded, experience-driven perspective to contemporary leadership and institutional reform.

LTCOL Nathan Pierpoint was CO of the 1st Military Police Battalion between Jan 2017-Dec 2018. He has previously been a PLCOMD, ADJT and Coy commander in the same unit. Nathan has also been an instructor at RMC-D, and worked at Army Headquarters in the directorates of international engagement and strategic communications. He is currently the Australian Army LO to US Army Training and Doctrine Command.

Neil is a physical training instructor posted to 1st Close Health Battalion who is currently based in Darwin. His sporting background is boxing. He was a member of the 1992 British Olympic Squad, was ranked #1 in Great Britain and represented England as a boxer, coach and official. Neil was allocated to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and received an MBE for his service to the sport of boxing.

Major Nicholas Barber is an Australian Army officer who is currently studying at the United States Army Command and General Staff College.