Do we need to think more about psychological preparation for operations?

Mental toughness is often used as a buzzword in the Army, but what does it actually mean and how does it work? Damien de Pyle explores these questions from an informed perspective and provides some practical tips for building mental toughness.

This post from Aaron Jackson highlights observations he made during the first eighteen months as a sub-unit commander in the Australian Army Reserve. The article is intended to assist future part time sub-unit commanders who want to learn from others who have come before them.