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Introduction This publication has an express purpose. It is to provide soldiers with an understanding of their trade. Waging war is a complex and dangerous business, but it is also an essential one for the Australian state and people. The maxim that ‘if you want peace you must prepare for war’ remains as true as ever. The converse also remains true. If you want war, disarm. Australia needs soldiers who are physically and mentally prepared to do what is needed in times of danger, and to do it better than …
The Australian Civil Military Centre (ACMC) is seeking project proposals and scholarly articles from interested researchers and authors. This post shares a Call for Proposals recently issued by the ACMC that identifies research themes, and submission guidelines. Completed research will be published in the ACMC Research Compendium. Submissions close on 3 March 2023. Website: https://www.acmc.gov.au Documents for download: ACMC Call for Proposals (PDF 593.53 KB) ACMS Call for Proposals (DOCX 137.79 KB) …
Foreword Based on almost any metric, Australia’s strategic circumstances are deteriorating. Not since the darkest days of the Second World War has it faced threats to sovereignty and interests that could be described as both truly strategic and potentially existential. The return of great power competition amongst states competing for global hegemony, along with global pandemics, natural and man-made disasters, the possibility of nuclear war in Europe, global inflation, the hyper-transformation and …
The use of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in recent conflicts has entrenched the perception of these elements as a direct-action tool capable of providing decisive effects. Concomitantly, there has been an increasing reliance on technological solutions to generate asymmetry against existing threats. This Occasional Paper suggests that as the war-peace paradigm is replaced by a more fluid competition-conflict spectrum, SOF must adjust to a campaign approach that seeks to leverage the poles of low and high …
Introduction The effectiveness of land power is underpinned by its supply chain. Without an efficient supply chain, Army’s ability to maintain effectiveness in established locations, and when projected forward, is at risk. Therefore, it is imperative that the Army looks to enhance its ability to deal with situations where the supply chain is compromised, either due to geographical dislocation, replacement part shortages, or backlog. The adoption of Additive Manufacturing (AM) as part of the supply chain …
K joined the Australian Army as a Telecommunications Systems Technician (RASIGS) in 2008. Posting to 7 CSR at the completion of training, deployed on OP SLIPPER in 2012. Transferred to RAEME as a Technician Electronics Systems in 2015 and was responsible for maintaining the unit's Giraffe AMB RADAR systems. Since 16 ALR, has been utilising Computer Aided Design and Additive Manufacturing to provide capability to Army. Education qualifications include two trade certificates and a Graduate Certificate of …
Summarising the presentations and deliberations of delegates, the author presents thinking on the enduring nature of urban warfare, and then considers what is new to the discussion and opportunities for the future.
Major Nicholas Mahr joined the Australian Army in 2010 and commissioned from the Royal Military College - Duntroon is an Artillery Officer. His professional interests include the study of strategy, tactics and counter fires. MAJ Mahr currently serves as Battery Commander of 105th Battery, 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. … Nicholas …
Major Mark Sargent is a Cavalry officer, with regimental service at the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and B Squadron 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment, in addition to numerous training appointments in Australia and the United States. He has operational experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. MAJ Sargent is currently the Officer Instructor – Armour at Combat Command Wing, Combined Arms Training Centre. … Mark …
Major James Casey is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Royal Military College – Duntroon. He was commissioned into the Royal Australian Artillery, holding instructional and regimental appointments that involved planning at combat team, battle group, and brigade levels before joint staff appointments in Defence Headquarters. MAJ Casey holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business degrees from the University of New South Wales. … James …