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Abstract This paper sets the scene for the 2006 Chief of Army’s Exercise on mission command and the importance of systems thinking. The paper describes a US perspective and outlines various key developmental positions over the past twenty years within the US Army. Today’s Army must create adaptable doctrine, force structures and equipment through its institutions and encourage all elements to adapt as necessary to changing mission needs. The Army and its soldiers must learn and adapt much more rapidly …
Abstract Counterterrorist operations are a visible sign of government efforts to ensure the safety and security of their citizens. Yet, when a nation hasn’t suffered direct attack and its general population may not feel itself at war, such operations can be easily misunderstood and may generate significant backlash, especially in the all-pervasive media. This article explores the challenges of counterterrorist operations and offers some insights and suggestions to mitigating the risks. The 9/11 terrorist …
Abstract This article is based on an address to the Australian Defence Force Academy by Robert Pape, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. In his address, Dr Pape presents the results of his comprehensive demographic research into the phenomenon of suicide terrorism. Many of his research findings challenge key assumptions and prevailing conventional wisdom on the origins of suicide bombers and their strategic goals. In particular, Pape concludes that Islamic fundamentalism does not …
Abstract This article, based on a speech given to the United Services Institute of the ACT, explores the evolution of special forces and challenges many of the public misconceptions about what makes special forces and special operations ‘special’. The author then examines the operational record of special forces and details his philosophy behind the employment of these unique warriors. Introduction The world of special operations exerts a growing fascination over many within and outside the realm of …
(As at March 1970) Major Ranking joined the CMF in 1949 and in 1963 was appointed to command 2/14 QMI. On joining the ARA in 1964 he was posted to 1 Armd Regt, where in 1966 he commanded C Sqn and in 1967 was appointed regimental second-in-command. He attended Staff College in 1968 and in 1969 was assigned to 69 GL Sect as GSO2. He is currently serving in Vietnam as GSO2 67 GL Sect … B. …
(As at March 1970) After graduating from the Royal Military College in 1956 Major Lennon attended the University of Queensland for a degree of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Service’ with 17 Construction Squadron followed until 1962 when he was attached to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority. Posted to 7 Field Squadron in 1963 he became, in 1964, an Interchange Officer with the 25th U.S. Infantry Division (Hawaii). In 1965 he was OC of 20 Field Park Squadron which was redesignated 20 Engineer …
Lieutenant Colonel Gav Reynolds has held a wide variety of staff, training and intelligence appointments including command of the 1st Intelligence Battalion. His operational service includes Bougainville, Lebanon and aboard HMAS Success during the first Gulf War. He recently returned from Baghdad where he was the J2 on the Australian Headquarters. … Gav …
Brendan Sargeant is a career public servant who worked in Defence for many years. He has held senior appointments including Counsellor Defence Policy Washington, Deputy Director Intelligence, Defence Signals Directorate; and Head, Strategic Policy Division. He is now working in Centrelink on the Access card Project. … Brendan …