Senior officers and their equivalents will be comfortable in crisis leadership situations across all aspects of Defence. They will be highly effective when commanding Joint Task Forces or conducting influence operations. This performance will come from a deep understanding of Joint Force attributes, structures, capability requirements, emerging concepts and risks affecting military strategies and campaign development. Their strategic leadership abilities will extend to synthesising operational lessons learned across all Force elements including deployment, employment and sustainment. All of these areas will be enhanced by their astute awareness of political and resource implications in joint warfare strategy and planning.
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Integrated National PowerHuge challenge to meet needs of Defence Strategic ReviewExploring the economic shifts necessary for Australia's strategic future, this compelling analysis uncovers whether the nation's industrial capabilities are dreaming big or setting the stage for genuine transformation.
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Cross Cultural LeadershipIs the ADF an Institution or Organisation?Is the Australian Defence Force still a unique institution, or has it become just another job?
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The Art of War Joint CompetencyInformation – the Missing Member of the Military Power QuartetDive into Part Three of the Military Power Quartet Series: Exploring the pivotal role of Information in shaping the outcomes of modern conflicts, through the lens of the recent Gaza conflict. A crucial read for understanding contemporary military strategies.
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Own Domain AwarenessCauses and Consequences of Putin’s Disregard of the Clausewitzian Principles of WarDiscover the timeless Principles of War, from Sun Tzu to Clausewitz, and their critical role in modern conflicts. This article explores how political strategies, like Putin's in Ukraine, often violate these maxims, impacting victory and regime stability, and underscores the importance of aligning military and political decisions.
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