War in the Sand Pit – Alexandra McCubbin
The War in the Sand Pit conference was held 12-13 May 17 to examine perspectives and lessons from Australia’s wars in Afghanistan and Iraq between 2001 and 2014. Hosted by Military History and Heritage [...]
Silos of Intellectual Excellence – Emily Chapman
In this post, Emily Chapman makes the case for increased 'jointness' in professional education, outlining a number of proposals to increase collaboration across the services and prevent silos of intellectual excellence. A single RAAF Officer pitched to [...]
Air Power Command and Control Part III: … People Determine – Chris McInnes
This is the third in a three-part series on the development of Western operational-level air power command and control arrangements by Wing Commander Chris McInnes. The first post outlined the impact of ideas on [...]
Preparing Air Force’s ISREW Airmen – Paul Hay
The Air Force's exploitation of its suite of advanced capabilities will hinge on a highly-skilled and agile workforce. In this post, Wing Commander Paul Hay argues that non-commissioned personnel will provide the majority of [...]
Air Power Command and Control Part II: …Technology Shapes… – Chris McInnes
This is the second in a three-part series on the development of Western operational-level air power command and control arrangements by Wing Commander Chris McInnes. The first post outlined the impact of ideas on [...]
Fifth Generation Air Force: An Opportunity for Air Force to Adapt Physical and Medical Employment Standards – Ryan Ashen
In this post Squadron Leader Ryan Ashen argues that the changing workforce requirements of the Royal Australian Air Force as it transitions to a 'Fifth Generation Air Force' presents an opportunity to review its employment standards. The physical and medical [...]