CAPT Jody Nicoll commenced her military career in July 2012 and was initially posted as an instructor to RED-SQ in Brisbane. She has undertaken roles as an instructional designer and production support officer for Learning Technologies and was responsible for the design and production of digital learning products in support of the Army Learning Environment. She is currently the SO3 PME. CAPT Nicoll has a Bachelor of Teaching and recently completed a Master of Business through UNSW.
The first 26 years of Ross Cable’s career were spent as an Australian Army officer, both regular and reserve. His final posting was as the SO1 Staff Rides. Having experienced an atypical career, he dealt with all levels of military hierarchy (both Australian and International forces) and also many civilian organisations throughout this time. Ross is now a battlefield historian and historical advisor to Virtual War History (VWH).
SCDT Jack Harrigan-Purchase is currently a Staff Cadet and trainee at Royal Military College – Duntroon. At the time of writing this article, there are just over 40 days from Graduation as a part of the 2021 December class. SCDT Harrigan-Purchase, prior to conducting training at RMC-D graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy with a Bachelor of Business in 2020, enlisting in January of 2018.
Jake Rudge is a Royal Australian Infantry Officer who has experience in amphibious and motorised combat units. He has completed a Bachelors in Business and is currently studying a Masters in Strategy and Security. He is currently posted to Headquarters Defence Force Recruiting as a Staff Officer in Recruiting Attraction.