Thomas Grawich is a junior officer in the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He attended the Australian Defence Force Academy in 2012 and graduated with a Bachelor of Business in 2014. He completed 2 years as a rifle platoon commander before posting to the mortar line officer in 2018.
Captain Tilque is a Combat Engineer Officer. His postings include regimental time at the 2nd and 3rd Combat Engineer Regiments; an instructional posting at the School of Military Engineering; and staff appointments at Land Doctrine and HQ Forces Command. He is currently the S33 at 3 CER.
About the Author: Andre Le Masle is an Armoured Corp Officer. He has served in 1 Armoured Regiment, 2/14 Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and instructed at Royal Military College-Duntroon. He is currently a staff officer in Training Systems Branch, Headquarters Forces Command.
CPL Mason Ferrari is a Signaller currently serving as an instructor in the Narrowband Cell of Network Engineering Wing at Defence Force School of Signals.
Thomas Parker is a Troop Commander in the Royal Australian Engineers, commissioned in 2023 as a Reservist. He has a background in defence consulting, skills development, and cyber security. Thomas holds an MBA (Business Leadership), a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and is completing a Certificate IV in Cyber Security. He is passionate about integrating emerging technologies into Army capability to enhance operational effectiveness and soldier survivability.
Major Thomas Basan enlisted to the Australian Army in January 1980. As a soldier and non-commissioned officer, Major Basan served in the 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and the Special Air Service Regiment. On commissioning, Major Basan commanded paratroopers in the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Parachute) at platoon, specialist platoon, and company. Major Basan is a graduate of the Australian Command and Staff College and the Army Technical Staff Officer Course. He has also gained a master’s degree in systems engineering.