Introduction The results of humanity’s addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere are now being felt. The atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases has increased alarmingly since the Second World War, and as a consequence the earth is warming, and is doing so at an accelerating rate. Humanity’s modification of the atmosphere began in the 18 th century with the onset of industrialisation and the burning of fossil fuels. To date, international efforts …

The present expedition was formed in contemplation of a long term of service by land and sea alike, and was furnished with ships and soldiers so as to be ready for either as required. Thucydides, on the Sicilian expedition of 415 BCE [1] Introduction When the Allied forces landed on the island of Sicily in the early hours of 10 July 1943, it was the largest amphibious operation of the war to date. Operation Husky saw US, British and Canadian amphibious forces, preceded by airborne forces, land on the …

Tempo in Army’s Contribution to Australian Defence Strategy Introduction Over the last decade, time has become central to the concerns of the Western strategic community. Many policymakers worry that time is no longer on their side in the face of relative decline and the threat from powerful revisionist states. Others highlight the pace of technological and strategic change which, according to one former Chairman of the United States (US) Joint Chiefs of Staff, has ‘accelerated the speed of war, making …

Exploring the Value of Deployed Military Chaplains in Australia’s Region Introduction Following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on 15 August 2021, the Australian Government authorised a non-combatant evacuation operation to ensure Australians and other approved foreign nationals could safely leave Afghanistan. Between 18 and 26 August, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flew 32 flights to and from Hamid Karzai International Airport, transporting a total of 4168 people. This included 2,984 Afghan visa …

THE conversion of the Army Training Memorandum to the “Australian Army Journal” represents another step in the re-organization of Australia’s post war Army. The aims of the Australian Army Journal are:— To provide a medium through which to convey to the officers of the Army and the Cadet Corps the latest trends in military thought and developments at home and abroad. To provide information designed to assist officers with their personal studies and training problems. To stimulate thought and encourage the …

THE re-introduction of Citizen Military Force training constitutes another land mark in the history of the Australian Army. In the present state of international affairs few can doubt the wisdom of investing in an insurance policy in the shape of an efficient defence force. An impartial survey of the trend of world affairs is not calculated to strengthen the hope that Australia may not be called upon again to defend herself against aggression. Under the conditions of war as they exist today, and are likely …