The teaching of small skills and recognising masters as subject matter experts

This article from Combat Training Centre is designed to apply some rigour around what should be a ‘drill’ and also to inform participants in the process of their role, inputs and outputs.

Here we present The Cove's first #CoveTalk – ‘The Way We Fight’ with Colonel Ian Langford. The purpose of these talks is to help Army evolve its intellectual edge through giving serving soldiers and officers access to top-quality speakers at no cost to individuals or units.

The Iraq Dossier put together by Al Palazzo offers a rare opportunity for dialogue about a variety of issues associated with Australia’s involvement in the conflict.This article provides an excellent summary for the time poor soldier.

This lesson plan comes courtesy of Sally Graham who has generously shared several lessons she developed for her team. The lesson is based on the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the most decisive battles of WWII.

The Australian Army is a boxer. He trains hard and looks impressive. He is presented to the crowd in a ring, in his weight class, against a near peer. The ring is one large 'white box'. The Australian Army could not fight in a street fight. He lacks the speed and agility to keep up with his allies and the cardio to manoeuvre. The Australian Army skips leg day.

In this 'soldier's five' Lincoln Sudholz provides tips for the conduct of a non-confrontational interview.

This paper explores command and control based on 3rd Brigade’s Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017 experience.

How important is emotional intelligence for enabling leadership and growing resilience?