War Room
Contemporary Operating Environment
Fighting with Fires – Talisman Sabre 2019
Considerations for the enhancement of Army's ability to dominate our terrain and enemy through joint effects in future conflicts.
Future Operating Environment
Engineer Reconnaissance within a Mechanised Squadron in 2030
This article explores what Engineer Reconnaissance within a Mechanised Combat Engineer Squadron should look like in 2030.
Innovation and Adaptation
The Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps and Opportunities for the Australian Total Force
The recently published Army in Motion CA Guidance declares that the Australian Army needs to adapt to compete for and retain talent through changes in work organisation and demographics. This article...
Contemporary Operating Environment
Does the Australian Army need Multi-Domain Operations?
In this article, Mark Mankowski argues that the Australian Army needs to adopt Multi-Domain Operations as a doctrine for how we fight, but modify it for our unique operational problems and our...
Contemporary Operating Environment
Lessons learned from blue on blue for air defence capabilities
This article examines the causes of the loss of Tornado ZG710 on 23 March 2003 and gives some lessons learned to guide the introduction of the ADF's new air defence system.
Contemporary Operating Environment
Power Management and Silent Watch – Challenges and Opportunities for the Digitised Force
In this well researched article, Lachlan Window examines the power consumption issues facing the modern gunline.
Innovation and Adaptation
Future Ready
Melissa Tal sees a future where computers will be doing much of our thinking for us. However, she also believes that we will need to be more human in order to survive this brave new world.
By Melissa Tal
Contemporary Operating Environment
Building Bridges in the South West Pacific: Harnessing Army’s Part-Time Construction Engineers
The CO of the 5th Engineer Regiment, Renée Kidson is looking for any Tradies who are up for a challenge!
By Renée Kidson
Future Operating Environment
War is Dead: 5 Areas for Investment & Modernization for Future Conflict
In this engaging article, J. David Thompson talks about the five areas he believes modern Armies need to focus on to be ready to win future conflicts.
Innovation and Adaptation
Indirect Machine Gunnery for the Motorised Battalion
Chris Thorburn shares his ideas for improving indirect machine gunnery in the motorised battalion.
