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'Are We Tac or Non-Tac?' - Overcoming the Inconsistency of the ‘Semi-Tac’ Working Environment
James Fagg is frustrated by the inconsistencies in expected tactical behaviours. He proposed some ground rules that can easily be incorporated into orders so that soldiers know what is expected of them.
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John Pickett OAM
John Pickett is an Infantry soldier with over 35 years experience. As A Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) he has been privileged to have held the appointments as Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Forty First Battalion The Royal New South Wales Regiment, Second Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, a Career Advisor within the Directorate of Soldier Career Management – Army, RSM of the Combat Training Centre and RSM of the 13th Brigade. He is currently posted to the Centre for Australian Army Leadership.
Leadership for the Profession of Arms – Good Soldiering With a Capital L
In this compelling read, John Pickett OAM contends that leadership underpins the success of Good Soldiering and requires us to know and develop our people. John goes further and proffers a solution to overcome careerist behaviour by emphasising genuine and authentic leadership.
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Benjamin Jenkins
Ben graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) from Monash University in 2017. It was during this time that he received the Defence University Sponsorship Scheme (DUSS) to become a Nursing Officer in the Australian Army.
After the completion of his studies, Ben commenced his graduate nursing program within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane; and completed his second placement year within both the ICU, and the Emergency Department (ED).
