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Link | An Uncertain and Dangerous Decade: Preparing the Army for the Next Ten Years
This paper, from our friends and partners at the Australian Army Research Centre, examines the impact of the first half of 2020. The author argues that the Army must make a compelling argument for investing in future readiness if it is to successfully reform in a fiscally challenging environment.
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Link | Being Fluent in the Language of Coercion
In light of the repetitive use of the term coercion in the recent Defence Strategic Update, today's link is to an article by Nick Brown, first published by The Australian Army Research Centre, which examines the relationship between coercion and deterrence.
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Edward Howson
Sergeant Edward Howson was born on 13 May 1990 in Southport, Queensland. He enlisted into the Australian Regular Army on 9 July 2007 as a Cavalry Crewman ASLAV within the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. On completion of his initial employment training, Sergeant Howson was posted to the 2/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) in May 2008.
Book Review | Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman
How optimistic are you, or do you believe you are a natural pessimist? This book review by Chris Field examines Dr Martin Seligman's new book 'Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life' and is a great read – for optimists and pessimists alike!
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Special Operations Command
At the Cove we encourage all members of the Australian Defence Force and indeed across the entire Planet to partake in the contest of ideas.
However, due to the protected identity status of the members of the Special Operations Command we can not publish the names of the authors.
We do encourage and support members of the Special Operations Command to continue to post on the Cove.
