Unit PME
PME Resources
Call for Articles - Understanding Yourself and Others as a Leader
In 2021, The Cove is delivering content in concentrated themes throughout the year to align with Army's Professional Learning Clusters and broader Army activities. Right now we're calling for...
PME Resources
What a year....
Whilst many would say that 2020 has not been a good year, we can't say that for The Cove...
PME Resources
Enabling Amphibious Tempo - Falklands War Case Study
In line with the Forces Command Reading List 2020-21 Directive, the 17th Sustainment Brigade conducted some PME to provide insights into how we support the Australian Amphibious Force.
PME Resources
The Cove's 2020 Writing Competition Results
The judges have deliberated on this year's Cove Writing Competition submissions, and the winner is....
Leadership
ICYMI-How do we win the next war?
How do we win the next war? It is argued through developing the Army's intellectual capacity.
Cove Talks
CDF Engagement with 3 Brigade
The Cove is proud to present the recording of the live streamed engagement event between Chief of the Defence Force, GEN Angus Campbell AO, DSC and members of the 3rd Combat Brigade.
Cove Talks
Commander 2nd Division Engagement
On 17 November 2020, Commander 2nd Division, MAJGEN Kathryn Campbell AO, CSC and Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Darren Murch OAM, addressed the officers and soldiers of the 2nd Division.
Cove Talks
CoveTalk | DOCM-A, COL Mick Say DSC on LTCOL Career Management | 24 Feb 20
On 24 February 2020, the Director of Officer Career Management - Army, COL Mick Say, DSC spoke to LTCOLs across the Army regarding recent changes to career management and expectations within the...
Reading for War
Book review | Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, By Sebastian Junger
"...veterans [that] encounter chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not so much a poor reflection on Army and soldiers, but a result of our broader community’s lack of capacity for...
Reading for War
Book Review | Moral Injury: Unseen Wounds in an Age of Barbarism, By Tom Frame
'Moral Injury: Unseen Wounds in an Age of Barbarism' is foundational reading for all chaplains and other military professionals interested in understanding and healing moral injury, or even better...
Reading for War
ASLO PME activity - Reading for War
CO ASLO set a PME task for his soldiers and officers to read a book and provide a review in 5 mins. This article features the video presentations by the staff.
Reading for War
FORCOMD Commanders' PME Activity 2020-2021 | 16 Aviation Brigade
In line with the Forces Command Reading List 2020-21 Directive, the 16th Aviation Brigade conducted some PME and produced a series of videos about the book, ‘Redefining the Modern Military – The...
Collective PME
Quick Military Education (QME)
We have created some Quick Military Education (QME) exercises. Why not give it a try next time you and your team have some spare time on the range, in the field or even in the barracks.
Collective PME
Brisbane Cove Conference: 27 - 30 April 2021
Everything you need to enjoy and learn at the Brisbane Cove Conference 2021.
Collective PME
Leadership Lessons from ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World’
An interesting and easy-to-use section-level PME package.
Collective PME
Ethics: What We Can Learn From the Case of SGT Blackman
Readings and discussion points for unit PME activities.
Conditioning
Nutrition and its effect on performance, injury rates and long term health
Better nutrition makes for a better soldier! In this article Brenden Robinson advocates for the provision of nutrient dense food and mandated nutritional education to influence healthy habits across...
Conditioning
Give us all Extras! Contributing to the prevention of MEC downgrades through subsidised healthcare ‘extras'
In this excellent article, Dominic Lopez argues that if the ADF were to provide 'extras' healthcare cover, it would not only help in preventing injury, but would also improve unit readiness.
Conditioning
The trick to moving forward whilst standing still: the importance of reflection in leadership
Self-isolation has taught Leigh-teagan Wilde to be reflective; in this article she shares her journey with us.
Conditioning
Top Tips for Working from Home or How to Stop Being Annoyed in the COVID-19 World
While this article from Jacquie Costello is aimed at Australian Army members who have found themselves working from home, her 'top tips' will be of use to anyone.
Military History
80 Years on: Remembering the rats of Tobruk
The Rats of Tobruk have become folk lore in Australia and with the 80th anniversary upon us, Shaun takes the time to reflect on the importance of their mission.
Military History
The Highest Honour #14 | Tom Derrick | Mark Donaldson
The actions of Tom Derrick could have seen him win multiple awards for heroism, an absolute hero who, by his actions put Australian Forces on the front foot multiple times, while few words can do...
Military History
The Highest Honour #13 | Wilbur Dartnell | Phillip Davey
In the article of The Highest Honour we look at William Dartnell, an Australian born VC recipient serving with Royal Fusiliers and Phillip Davey, a VC recipient of WW1 who also, along with his 2...
Military History
The Highest Honour #12 | Arthur Roden Cutler | Henry Dalziel
Sir Roden Cutler is one of Australia's most decorated soldiers and had an amazing military and civilian career. Harry Dalziel should not be overshadowed. His tremendous feats of bravery and...
Wargaming
Is Wargaming A Useful Tool to Train Officers?
There are many ways to wargame, in this article Ray Janowicz looks at the worth of miniature gaming in training officers.
Wargaming
Playing Board Games for PME? Using Diplomacy to Discuss Communication, Strategy, Values and Ethics
In this article Chaplain John Dansie reports on the results of using the board game 'Diplomacy' as a training tool for character training.
Wargaming
Reinvigorating Wargaming – Time to Establish ‘Fight Club’
In this article David Hill argues that we need to introduce wargaming 'Fight Clubs' to re-invigorate wargaming as a form of PME.
Wargaming
What Does Open AI Mean for the Military
OpenAI Five is an interesting milestone in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) project that sketches out a clear pat
Doctrine
LWP-G 7-6-1: Adventurous Training – Planning Experiential Learning Activities
LWP-G 7-6-1 is the Australian Army's doctrine on Adventurous Training – Planning Experiential Learning Activities.
Doctrine
LWP-G 7-6-5: Adventurous Training – Sea Kayaking
LWP-G 7-6-5 is the Australian Army's doctrine on Adventurous Training – Sea Kayaking.
Doctrine
LWP-G 7-6-4: Adventurous Training – Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
LWP-G 7-6-4 is the Australian Army's doctrine on Adventurous Training – Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking.
Collective PME
Quick Military Education (QME)
We have created some Quick Military Education (QME) exercises. Why not give it a try next time you and your team have some spare time on the range, in the field or even in the barracks.
By The Cove
Military History
80 Years on: Remembering the rats of Tobruk
The Rats of Tobruk have become folk lore in Australia and with the 80th anniversary upon us, Shaun takes the time to reflect on the importance of their mission.
Collective PME
JNCO QME: Edition 3 - Ethical Decision Making
Another collective PME activity with the hard work done for you. Watch the movie clip and discuss your thoughts on Australians going over the parapet at Gallipoli. A must-have discussion with your...
By The Cove
Collective PME
JNCO QME: Edition 1 - Bystander Behaviour
Bystander behaviour has been a common phrase used around reporting incidents; but the team from WONCO-A shows it goes further than that and has a direct link to operational outcomes.
By The Cove
Collective PME
JNCO QME: Edition 2 - Toxic Leadership
It can be defined as the behaviour of a leader who puts their own well-being first while destroying the well-being of everyone underneath them — the type of person who would stand on the neck of...
By The Cove
Collective PME
Brisbane Cove Conference: 27 - 30 April 2021
Everything you need to enjoy and learn at the Brisbane Cove Conference 2021.
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #14 | Tom Derrick | Mark Donaldson
The actions of Tom Derrick could have seen him win multiple awards for heroism, an absolute hero who, by his actions put Australian Forces on the front foot multiple times, while few words can do...
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #13 | Wilbur Dartnell | Phillip Davey
In the article of The Highest Honour we look at William Dartnell, an Australian born VC recipient serving with Royal Fusiliers and Phillip Davey, a VC recipient of WW1 who also, along with his 2...
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #12 | Arthur Roden Cutler | Henry Dalziel
Sir Roden Cutler is one of Australia's most decorated soldiers and had an amazing military and civilian career. Harry Dalziel should not be overshadowed. His tremendous feats of bravery and...
By The Cove