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Abstract The evolving lethality and accuracy of weapon systems in the battlespace should drive dismounted combat platoons to continually modify Tactics, Techniques and Procedures in order to mitigate threats. Implementation of Manoeuvre Support Section down to Company and Platoon level combined with improving communication systems offer new opportunities for dismounted combat platoons to disperse and manoeuvre sub units far more effectively than ever previously seen. This article examines the ways in which …
Abstract The RAA role in Afghanistan provided an opportunity to demonstrate and refine the artillery capability after decades of doubt over its future. Its Afghanistan experiences have enabled the RAA to evolve, refining, enhancing and reinforcing what is a crucial role. With the imminent conclusion to the Australian commitment in that theatre, the RAA will reconstitute and reorientate towards providing an invaluable capability for Army in future conflicts; this capability, however, may be entirely …
Abstract The current landscape of military operational thinking is dominated by the complex warf- ighting paradigm that embodies a shift to war among the people . In such wars, the precise application of force to produce effects — targeting — is critical to achieving military objec- tives while supporting civil aims and avoiding undesired outcomes. Contemporary warfare challenges the practice of targeting and the philosophy of its purpose, promoting a shift from targeting for effect to targeting to learn . …
Abstract Viewed superficially, the 2005 London bombings appeared to be a fairly standard, albeit devastating terrorist attack. However, post-blast investigations pointed to the use of a potent new weapon in the modern terrorist’s arsenal — organic peroxide explosives (OPEs). Through analysis of the London bombings and other key incidents in which these explosives have been used, this article will reveal a gradual but unequivocal increase in the manufacture and employment of OPEs in explosive attacks. In …
Tim McCombe, OAM, National President, Vietnam Veterans’ Federation … Tim McCombe …
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Jackson is the Commanding Officer of the UK Joint CIMIC Group and helped establish the UK-led PRT in Basra. … Matthew Jackson …
Dr Stuart Gordon is a Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. He established the US ‘Iraq Humanitarian Operations Centre,’ a forerunner to a PRT, in Baghdad in April 2003. … Stuart Gordon …
Lieutenant Colonel Susan Neuhaus was appointed in 1987, and transferred to the Army Reserve in 1996. She has commanded the Medical Company of 9 BASB, and is currently the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Health Support Battalion. Operationally, she has served with the Force Communications Unit UNTAC Cambodia and as Officer Commanding, Combined Health Unit, Peace Monitoring Group, Bougainville. … SJ …