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Warrant Officer Class Two Eddie James Walsh joined the Army in 1988 and he is currently posted to the Combat Training Centre – Live (CTC-L) where he is an Observer/Trainer. His other postings include 2/4 RAR; the School of Infantry; 4 RAR (Commando), where he was first introduced to Unarmed Combat; 1 RAR; 2 RAR; RMC-D; and 16 RWAR, where he gained his MSD Instructor qualification. Outside of the Army he trains in mixed martial arts and Krav Maga. … Warrant Officer Class Two Eddie …
Abstract As a Military Self Defence Instructor, I have noted over the last five years a variation in levels of enthusiasm towards this fundamental skill set. Commanders and Physical Training Instructors alike have demonstrated everything from willing acceptance to total indifference. This article aims to generate discussion at all rank levels as to the success or not of Military Self Defence within the Australian Defence Force, to look critically at what has been achieved and, most importantly, propose …
Major Paul Scanlan is currently studying a Masters of Military Studies at the Australian Command and Staff College. These are his personal views. … Major Paul Scanlan …
Abstract The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the role a conventional parachute capability can have in modern expeditionary operations. It will argue that a conventional parachute capability is still viable and relevant in the Australian Defence Force, either as a single capability or in support of the amphibious capability, particularly in regard to the force required to undertake modern expeditionary operations. In addition, this article will query the viability of the development of the …
Lieutenant Colonel Jason Thomas is a Royal Australian Armoured Corps officer who has recently returned from service as the Commander of the Australian Contingent on Operation PALADIN, the Australian contribution to UNTSO. Prior to this, he served in a variety of training and command appointments. … Jason …
Abstract The recently endorsed and released Adaptive Campaigning had been cited as ‘fundamental to achieving the Adaptive Army’. The late Colonel John Boyd, USAF, famed for his work on the ‘OODA loop’ also conducted a considerable amount of research on adaptation in times of conflict and peace. This article reviews the lessons that Army could learn from his work. The article also argues that some elements of his work have been corrupted in Adaptive Campaigning, in particular the new ‘Adaption Cycle’ seen …
Lieutenant Colonel Adam J Hepworth, PhD leads the Australian Army’s emerging technology program as Director of the Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation and Coordination Office (RICO). Adam is an Expert Member on the Global Commission for Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (GC REAIM) through The Hague Center for Strategic Studies and a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales, resident in the School of Systems and Computing. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in …
