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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....
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
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
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...
Cove Talks
CoveTalk | ICRC with Dr Ahmed Al-Dawoody
The ICRC CoveTalk was held on 10 Feb 2020 a the Australian Defence College. Dr Al-Dawoody from the International Committee of the Red Cross discusses how Islamic law regulates the use of force and...
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
National Reconciliation Week: 27 May - 03 June
This year The Cove is recognising National Reconciliation Week by providing a PME package that explores the themes of reconciliation. You can complete the package as an individual or discuss your...
Collective PME
Commanding Officer 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery | Professional Military Education Resources 2020
Mark Mankowski is the current Commanding Officer of 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, a staunch supporter of PME and regular contributor to The Cove. He and his team compiled this PME resource...
Collective PME
PME in a time of Coronavirus
What can you do to continue developing yourself and your people during the COVID19 pandemic? Well, we have some suggestions for you.
Collective PME
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...
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
The Highest Honour #6 | Walter Brown | Alexander Buckley
This week's VC recipients, Second Gunner Walter Brown and Corporal Alexander Buckley were recognised for their acts of bravery in World War 1.
Military History
The Highest Honour #5 | Arthur Blackburn | Albert Borella
From Private soldier to Brigadier, Arthur Blackburn has a truly impressive life story. Captain Borella is equally as inspiring, with service in both World Wars and heroic tales that is worthy of a...
Military History
The Highest Honour #4 | Frederick Birks | John Bisdee
This week's VC recipients, Second Lieutenant Frederick Birks and Trooper John Bisdee were recognised for their acts of bravery in The Boer War and World War 1.
Military History
The Highest Honour #3 | Frederick Bell | Robert Beatham
This week's VC recipients LT Frederick Bell and PT Robert Beatham are recognised by their selfless and courageous acts.
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.
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...
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #6 | Walter Brown | Alexander Buckley
This week's VC recipients, Second Gunner Walter Brown and Corporal Alexander Buckley were recognised for their acts of bravery in World War 1.
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #5 | Arthur Blackburn | Albert Borella
From Private soldier to Brigadier, Arthur Blackburn has a truly impressive life story. Captain Borella is equally as inspiring, with service in both World Wars and heroic tales that is worthy of a...
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #4 | Frederick Birks | John Bisdee
This week's VC recipients, Second Lieutenant Frederick Birks and Trooper John Bisdee were recognised for their acts of bravery in The Boer War and World War 1.
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #3 | Frederick Bell | Robert Beatham
This week's VC recipients LT Frederick Bell and PT Robert Beatham are recognised by their selfless and courageous acts.
By The Cove
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...
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...
Military History
The Highest Honour #2 | Peter Badcoe | Cameron Baird
This week's VC recipients, Major Peter Badcoe and CPL Cameron Baird were recognised for their acts of bravery in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour #1 | Charles Anderson | Thomas Axford
For the first post of 'The Highest Honour' we are looking at VC recipients Charles Anderson and Thomas Axford.
By The Cove
Military History
The Highest Honour
Throughout this year we will be looking at the Australians who have won the Victoria Cross and what they did to deserve 'The Highest Honour'.
By The Cove