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Abstract This article discusses Joint Information Operations in the light of the January 2006 release into the public domain of the United States Department of Defense’ (US DoD) Information Operations Roadmap dated 30 October 2003. 1 It considers how Information Operations (IO) has and is evolving in the West with particular reference to US IO policy based on the disclosure of this previously ‘SECRET NOFORN’ (No Foreigners) classified document. A Road Well Travelled By 2006, Information Operations could no …
Abstract Operation RAMP was a mass Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) from Lebanon carried out by the ADF during the war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006. This article provides an overview of the conduct of this successful interagency operation and examines Whole of Government preparations for future interagency operations. Introduction The Australian Defence Force (ADF), as part of a whole-of-government operation, conducted a successful mass Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) of Australian …
Abstract This article, based on personal observations and experiences during this time, highlights the complex nature of reconstruction and development operations in Afghanistan (particularly in the southern province of Uruzgan), examines the approaches of the two Provincial Reconstruction Teams and proposes a way ahead for future PRTs and the Australian RTF. It is better to let them do it themselves imperfectly than to do it yourself perfectly. It is their country, their way, and our time is short. - T. …
Abstract A need for a cultural shift in the application of Australian air power is gaining wide acceptance. Reach and precision were seen as the key enablers for the application of future air power—an attempt to re-focus on more than the air-to-air approach that has guided air power theory for numerous decades. Without actually recognising it, these concepts are starting to parallel land manoeuvre theory. The drive for reach and precision at the strategic level will offer great benefit to the application …
Abstract Has contemporary strategic thought really not produced a significant idea, concept or thinker in the last half-century? The author argues that van Creveld’s proposition is distinctly unfair to the contributions of a number of other modern military writers. This article refutes van Creveld’s argument through a survey of post–Second World War strategic thought. It explores the continuing evolution of military theory through the contributions of five principal contemporary military strategists: John …
We in the Australian Army are acutely aware of our history and traditions. We honour our past and seek to learn from it. We also honour the service of those who wear our uniform today and serve the nation all across the globe. On this, our 106th birthday, I believe we have much to celebrate. We are one of the nation’s oldest and most revered institutions. We hold a special place in our nation’s consciousness and we are all proud to wear the slouch hat and Rising Sun badge. Above all, we are proud of the …
The author graduated from OCS in 1954. He served with the School of Military Engineering, with 11 NS Training Battalion, 23 Construction Squadron, 7 Independent Squadron and 7 and 11 Field Squadrons. He was with the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam in 1963–64. At the time of writing, he was posted as Operations Instructor at the School of Military Engineering, Liverpool. … R. …
Bryan Dorn has completed a Master of Arts in International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and is working for Army General Staff, Force Development, New Zealand Defence Force. Bryan has recently completed an array of Capability Concept Papers to support the New Zealand Army of 2015 and contributed to NZDF Force Development. He has also published a number of articles in the New Zealand International Review on North-East Asian issues. … Bryan …
Major Dave Fisher joined the Australian Army Reserve in 1991. After graduating from University of Queensland Regt in 1997 he was posted as a Troop Leader to 2/14 Light Horse (Queensland Mounted Infantry) when it was an integrated Regular/Reserve unit. He went to England in December 1998 and started parading with C (Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry) Squadron, Royal Yeomanry. In 2001, he transferred as a Captain to the Territorial Army and was deployed with the Squadron to Iraq on Operation TELIC 4 in January …
Major Justin Elwin graduated from the Royal Military College of Australia in 1995. He has seen regimental service in the 5/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, including a tour of duty in East Timor. He has also served in training appointments at the Royal Military College of Australia and at the British Army Infantry Battle School including a short tour of duty in Iraq. Major Elwin is currently serving as a company commander in the 5/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. … Justin …