War College Papers 2023

By comparing JMAP with portfolio and program management, this article reveals how the ADF can improve operational and campaign planning through adaptive, multi-level approaches.

By reimagining JMAP through the lens of the Hero's Journey, Tobias Turello reveals how embracing design thinking can help the ADF navigate the complexities of modern military operations beyond a linear narrative.

Is Australia's Joint Military Appreciation Process (JMAP) stifling creative thinking in planning multi-domain operations? LCDR Allan Dennis argues that a shift in how we develop Courses of Action could unlock greater strategic flexibility in an increasingly complex battlefield.

Comparing the ADF’s operational framework with the Russian framework reflexive control in integrating, synchronising and orchestrating kinetic and non-kinetic actions

Discover the game-changing potential of the Australian Defence Force's operational planning framework to supercharge the New Zealand Defence Force's strategy for modern military and disaster response operations.

Discover the essential refinements needed to ensure the Australian Defence Force's Joint Military Appreciation Process (JMAP) remains a vital tool for effective coalition planning and mission success.