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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 …
Brendan Kelleher is an Australian Army Officer and a member of the Royal Australian Artillery. They hold postgraduate degrees from UNSW that are related to capability management. Their area of professional interest is in the role of narratives in influencing Force Design decisions. … Brendan …
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 …
The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine by Lawrence Freedman Allen Lane, 2022, 608 pp ISBN 9780241456996 Reviewed By: John Nash In his latest book, Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine , Lawrence Freedman continues his long body of work looking at issues of strategy and command. As the book’s title indicates, Freedman examines conflicts ranging from the Korean War to the ongoing Russo-Ukraine war, in the latter case focusing heavily on events in 2014 and …
Ash Zimmerlie is an infantry officer in the Australian Army. His operational service includes Iraq, Afghanistan, Timor‑Leste, the South‑West Pacific, and domestic emergency response. He has fulfilled a range of regimental, training, representational and staff appointments. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degrees in Military Studies, Operational Studies, and Strategy and Security. He is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, Royal Military College Duntroon, University of New South …
Hannah Woodford-Smith is a Defence contractor focused on delivering research related to future warfare. She is Director of Woodfordi Group and has a background in open source intelligence, strategy, industry and academia. Hannah has provided support to deployed operations, Army Headquarters and other government organisations. She has publications in cyber security and international relations. … Hannah …
Dr Liam Kane is a Lecturer in Military History and teaches at the Australian Defence College. His research focuses on Australian and United States military history during the Second World War and beyond. His work can be found in scholarly journals such as War in History and the Journal of Military History . … Liam …