In this article, COL Dave McCammon suggests that rather than waiting to learn through your own experience, you can grow through reading and learning from other's experiences. He shares a number of resources that were influential in his own development and recommends them to all junior combat leaders.

This article examines Australian Army Combative Grappling Tournaments, highlighting combat mindset, resilience, and international comparisons, demonstrating how structured competition strengthens adaptability, discipline, cohesion, and operational effectiveness.