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Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence   by Paul Scharre W.W. Norton , 2023, 473 pp Hardcover ISBN 9780393866865 Paperback ISBN: 9781324074779 REVIEWED BY: John Nash   There are few hotter topics in military and strategic studies (and economics, technology, and more) than artificial intelligence (AI). Like with all new technology, commentary runs from the hyperbolic to the scornful. Finding the true promise is often difficult, and perhaps especially so with as polarising a technology as AI, not least …

Major James Greenshields has extensive regimental experience in 2 Cavalry Regiment, where he has served from troop leader through to Squadron Officer Commanding. He was the cavalry officer instructor at the School of Armour, and has had staff experience at Deployable Joint Force Headquarters. He commanded Combat Team EAGLE during the Overwatch Battle Group West Rotation Two’s tour of Iraq over the period November 2006 to June 2007. He attended Australian Command and Staff College in 2008, and is currently …

Abstract In this article the author contends, from his own experience as a combat team commander, that commanders must first undertake significant self-preparation before preparing for command. This, coupled with a deep understanding of the combat team and the stressors that confront them, will enable commanders to exercise their command with maximum effectiveness. Introduction The good general is simply a good company commander in his postgraduate course. – S L A Marshall 1 One of the most rewarding …

Abstract In these times of economic frugality, the Army needs to consider all the avenues and opportunities available for the training and development of our soldiers and throw away some long held beliefs about how and by whom competence can be assessed and awarded. This article examines workplace learning and the contribution of Communities of Practice, Learning and Labour Networks to the gaining of knowledge, competence and expertise by our soldiers. Communities of practice’ is a term coined to describe …

Warrant Officer Class One Glynn Potter is currently the Regimental Sergeant Major of 16 Air Defence Regiment. His training experience includes postings as Recruit Instructor at 1 RTB; Instructor at the School of Artillery and RMC; Sergeant Major, Ground Based Air Defence, HQ CATC; Regimental Sergeant Major Instructor in Gunnery at 16AD Regiment; and Senior Instructor at LWC (WA). He completed a Masters Degree in Professional Education and Training with Deakin University in 2007. … Glynn …

Major Jason Hayes graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1995 and has served in a number of regimental appointments within the Royal Australian Signals Corps. In 2005 he was posted to the Joint Information Operations Warfare Command in San Antonio, Texas, where he was part of the Pacific Command (PACOM) Support Team. As an Information Operations Planner, Major Hayes was responsible for the planning, integration and execution of Information Operations in support of PACOM exercises, …

Abstract This paper examines whether Army is preparing our soldiers with the skills to operate within a complex human environment. Recent operational experience has outlined that the key to success on operations is winning over the hearts and minds of the local population and denying support to the insurgents both physically and morally. Currently, our training is predominantly focused on providing the hard warfighting skills to be successful in a conventional war. There is no argument that this is …

Captain Benjamin Watson graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in 2003 and the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 2004. He completed his honours degree in Geography at ADFA in 2005. Captain Watson, on posting to 2RAR, deployed to Afghanistan in 2007-08 as a platoon commander with the Third Reconstruction Task Force. While at 2RAR he was employed as a platoon commander and battalion operations captain. He is currently a staff officer posted to Headquarters Forces Command. … Benjamin …

Abstract This article identifies the unique ability a platoon group has to achieve success in the complex battlespace. The author takes his experiences as a platoon group commander in Afghanistan and shows that doctrine and combined arms theory have a place in the modern complex battlespace. The article explains that the fundamental infantry platoon cannot be effective in Afghanistan without key enablers from all corps. It further details the importance of fostering relationships between corps to improve …