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Abstract Today’s interconnected operating environment is presenting complex problems which are placing considerable stress and pressures on military decision-makers. The concepts within the emerging field of Complex Adaptive Systems science offer significant potential as a superior method for addressing these complex problems. Using an analysis of the applicability of CAS theory to contemporary military problems and research undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, this article …
Lieutenant Colonel Mick Say is a Royal Australian Engineer Corps Officer who is currently posted to the Directorate of Army Research and Analysis. His regimental postings have been within the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Say’s operational service includes deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Masters of Management Studies and Masters of Arts in Defence Studies. … Mick …
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Pronk is a Royal Australian Infantry Corps officer who is currently posted to the Directorate of Army Research and Analysis. He has served in a number of regimental postings, including within the 2nd Battalion. His most recent staff posting was as Chief Instructor at the Royal Military College of Australia. Lieutenant Colonel Pronk’s operational service includes deployments to Timor Leste, Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Arts in Defence Studies. … …
Abstract Distributed manoeuvre—multiple small combined arms groups operating independently of each other—will be further explored and developed by the Australian Army over the next two decades. Small groups in the first echelon need to be supported by a second echelon of combat, combat support and combat service support, with a main body ready to rapidly mass and strike as required. This creates a number of challenges for maintenance, supply and health elements tasked with supporting the battlegroup. …
Captain Geoff Orton is a Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers officer currently posted to the 1st Armoured Regiment as the OC Technical Support Troop. His previous postings include 7th Combat Service Support Battalion, 8/12th Medium Regiment and Headquarters 16th Aviation Brigade. Prior to his posting to the 1st Armoured Regiment he deployed as a member of Joint Task Force 633-A where he served in Kabul and Tarin Kowt. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Business …