Trenchline
Tactics
Writing Competition: Making the CSST 'Manoeuvre', in order to survive and generate operational tempo
CSSTs have long operated with CSSB tactics. They are slow and cumbersome and therefore moving a CSS node requires significant time investment. Robert Gibson has some other ideas.
Tactics
“Are we tac or non-tac?” - Overcoming the inconsistency of the ‘semi-tac’ working environment
James Fagg is frustrated by the inconsistencies in expected tactical behaviours. He proposed some ground rules that can easily be incorporated into orders so that soldiers know what is expected of...
Tactics
Navigating Terrain Analysis Part 1: The benefit of incorporating enemy analysis into terrain analysis
The Military Appreciation Process is a long and arduous process. Here, MAJ Hagerty looks at the process and breaks it down to help streamline this important task.
Tactics
The Defeat of the Red Baron – Future Air Defence of the Manoeuvre Force
In this article Braden Holmes has a look at the Australian Army's current and future Air Defence capability.
Values
1000 Miles to Light
1000 Miles to Light seeks to provide an opportunity to reconnect and to inspire through endurance running.
Leadership
I Wish I Had Known That... - Interview with RSM-A on his top 5 responses
Join us for an interview with RSM-A with his top 5 responses for the 'I wish I had known that...' campaign.
Leadership
CAAL Podcast Series Episode #8: The Role of the Director General Army Leadership - Brigadier Ana Duncan CSC
In this CAAL Podcast we hear from Brigadier Ana Duncan, CSC on her role as Director General Army Leadership.
Leadership
Link | Learning to Lead - the Hard Way |The Army Leader
Is learning from our mistakes the best way to learn? David Griffiths from the UK Army thinks so.
Training
Smart Soldier - The Science of Learning
In this article from Smart Soldier edition 54 we look how the brain works and the controlling reaction to sensory input as well as the storage of information.
Training
ASLO - Simulation Progress Update
An update on the Army School of Logistic Operations' training transformation work.
Training
Who is Instructing: You or Your PowerPoint?
'One of the most important considerations when using a PowerPoint presentation is the planning of how it is used to support the lesson, not drive the lesson'. Siobhan McSweeney encourages instructors...
Training
#ICYMI - We are on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
The Cove Podcasts explore aspects of PME within the Australian Army in an accessible and convenient format. There's something for everybody currently available.
Values
1000 Miles to Light
1000 Miles to Light seeks to provide an opportunity to reconnect and to inspire through endurance running.
Values
Reflection: ADF Support to Local Communities on ANZAC Day
As support requests for community support on ANZAC Day are being tasked out, LTCOL Marcus Luciani reflects on a memorable interaction with a small country community.
Values
Link | #ICYMI | Make your bed
It's time to get inspired! There remains value in the advice Admiral William McRaven shares in this short 20 min video.
Values
Book Review | No Visible Bruises
'No Visible Bruises' gives readers the opportunity to listen to the voices of victims, perpetrators and responders of domestic violence.
Soldiers' Fives
The After Action Review
This video provides advice on how to conduct an After Action Review.
Soldiers' Fives
Blueprint for a Lesson
This video provides practical advice on how to structure a lesson.
Soldiers' Fives
Leadership Principles
In this short video, Brad Percy discusses the practical application of leadership.
Soldiers' Fives
Combined Arms Training for Effect
In this short video, members of 8/9 RAR discuss how the training they conducted utilising Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and Multi-role Helicopter has helped in setting them up for success when they...
Leadership
Becoming the brush turkey: The role of balance, congruence, and competence on the path to leadership (2021 Cove Competition)
This 2021 Cove Competition entry lays out a model for leadership centred around reflection and a long-term view.
By Kathryn Ames
Leadership
Reflections on Psychological Rank (2021 Cove Competition)
This 2021 Cove Competition entry introduces the concept of psychological rank and how it relates to being a leader within Army.
By Bryn Smith
Leadership
Training Violence, Teaching Emotional Intelligence: Dichotomies in the Modern Warfighter (2021 Cove Competition)
5th place in the 2021 Cove Competition entry is all about using emotional intelligence to navigate difficult decisions Army personnel are faced with.
By Madison Lang
Leadership
Reflections on Learning to Lead with Moral Courage (2021 Cove Competition)
This 2021 Cove Competition entry implores leaders to develop and practice their moral courage to become a more valuable asset.
Leadership
Will the Real Army Leaders Please Stand Up | Grounded Curiosity
Have you ever worked for a bad leader? Do others view you as a bad leader? What do you think looks right when it comes to leadership?
By Kelly Dunne
Leadership
Servant Leaders: Can we survive and thrive in the military?
Servant Leadership is a style that emphasises empathy and investment in subordinates, and this article explains why this style might be particularly well suited to leading Reservists.
Values
Nationalism and Globalisation - Old Fashion Patriotism in The Age of NATO
With the rise of nationalism as a potential threat to our global relationships, it is important for soldiers to understand the importance of these partnerships for Australia and Army.
By Lewis Benbow
Leadership
'How Ike Led' and ADF Leadership Principles
Chris Field takes information from the book 'How Ike Led' and links them to the ADF Leadership Principles to elaborate on each through the lens of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's leadership.
By Chris Field
Leadership
JNCO QME: Edition 8 - Reflection
The Cove has a series of tools to help you become a reflective practitioner. Why not try this QME on reflection with your team?
By The Cove
Values
1000 Miles to Light
1000 Miles to Light seeks to provide an opportunity to reconnect and to inspire through endurance running.
By The Cove
