'Good communication skills and empathy is essential for any leader who wishes to understand their subordinates.' In today's long read, Matt Ryan examines the life of GEN Peter Cosgrove AK, MC to see what he can learn from him as a role model.

This article presents lessons learned from the Warrior Games that could be used to enhance Army.

This article reflects on recent experiences of the application of deception for the Australian Army and how it can be improved for future conflicts.

This is the 1st place entry in the soldier category of Cove Comp '24, which asked entrants ‘How does Army need to adapt to the changing character of war?’

This article examines lessons learnt on the employment of tactical obstacles on the battlefield.

In one of the few modern pieces written about the Australian Army's officer corps; James Brown is quite critical of officer culture in his 2013 article 'Fifty Shades of Grey: Officer Culture in the Australian Army'. In the fourth edition of our series of PME activities for junior officers, we encourage some self-reflection of officer culture.

The case for modernising and reinvigorating the construction engineer capability.

With many armies around the world modernising their tank and armoured infantry fleets, Tavis McLaren argues that the ADF needs to increase its anti-armour capabilities if it is to remain a credible force.

This article offers advice on how to both understand and respond to resistance to change.