David Horton is a part-time Lieutenant Colonel in the Australian Army, serving as one of the Directing Staff at the Australian War College. Armed with a Science degree in Mathematics and Astrophysics from ANU, he was commissioned into Infantry, specialising in combat engineering and intelligence. David has commanded at Platoon, Company, and Brigade HQ as Chief of Staff, and served as a staff officer at every level in Defence, including Joint HQ. His expertise in C4I began at HQADF in the 1990s and continued with the Battlefield Command Support System.

James Ayliffe retired from the ADF in 2018. He is a consultant providing pro bono strategic risk management support to not-for-profits.

Tim Hurley is an Army officer and has led cavalry force elements throughout his career. He is currently posted to the Land Combat Vehicle Program in Army Headquarters.