Short Thoughts Comp: Runner Up – Light Motorised Infantry for Near Region Operations
… had collapsed and now the vehicle was nose-down on an embankment, … commander of a motorised infantry platoon in 2021, the Bushmasters … vehicles at my disposal meant I was able to rapidly move my …
… of Building 466A listening to our platoon tactical trainer. We were … have to be fulfilled first. He warned us to not neglect these … I took his words to heart. This was my introduction to leading up, …
… originating from a wide range of platforms, sensors and weapon … The nature and principles of warfare and combined arms combat … system through the age-old ‘crawl-walk-run’ methodology, where …
Professional Development for Junior Combat Leaders
… men’s experience), i.e. the hard way. By reading, you learn through … experiences, generally a better way to do business, especially in … commands in the Service are a platoon, a battalion, a division …
Moving Forward – The Future Of Cavalry Reconnaissance
… of vehicle type should always be paired with a reform of … to the full efficiency of the platform. It is for this reason … reconnaissance during World War II relied heavily on stealth …
… As an infantry platoon commander from Charlie … vignette is that this experience was only a training scenario. I must emphasise that this wasn’t a real operational incident …
The Future Ready RAA | Part 2: Artillery Close Support
… in medium to high intensity warfare in support of highly … battle. Self-propelled platforms have a slight range … This option seeks to update hardware and software of the ADF’s …
… Command Post Exercise (CPX) that was conducted with a platoon of British Army soldiers … Off The Shelf (COTS) PC Game 'Wargame Red Dragon' (WRD). The …
Tank Action! The Case for Increased Anti-Armour Capabilities
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.
