The Cove Audio Articles https://cove.army.gov.au/ en © Commonwealth of Australia We understand you don't always have the time to read. With you in mind, we've converted some of The Cove's top reads into audio files so you can get more things done at once. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/125b11c8-5527-11ef-9282-4366198ea778/image/47a01e8a173d158e56494df2855f0af6.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Cove Audio Articles https://cove.army.gov.au/ no episodic No time to read? Our audio articles let you listen to some of The Cove's most popular articles instead. The Cove We understand you don't always have the time to read. With you in mind, we've converted some of The Cove's top reads into audio files so you can get more things done at once. We understand you don't always have the time to read. With you in mind, we've converted some of The Cove's top reads into audio files so you can get more things done at once.

]]> The Cove the.cove@defence.gov.au Could Adaptive Sport be Key to Solving the Retention Challenge in the ADF? This article argues for a renewed focus on sport and competition to promote faster recovery, improved retention, and a better organisational culture. The Australian Defence Force’s ongoing challenge of retention has been well commentated and documented. In 2021, the Australian Army saw 11.9% of its force separate, with almost a third of those separations being involuntary – including medical discharges. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article argues for a renewed focus on sport and competition to promote faster recovery, improved retention, and a better organisational culture. The Australian Defence Force’s ongoing challenge of retention has been well commentated and documented. In 2021, the Australian Army saw 11.9% of its force separate, with almost a third of those separations being involuntary – including medical discharges. This article argues for a renewed focus on sport and competition to promote faster recovery, improved retention, and a better organisational culture.


The Australian Defence Force’s ongoing challenge of retention has been well commentated and documented. In 2021, the Australian Army saw 11.9% of its force separate, with almost a third of those separations being involuntary – including medical discharges.

]]> 490 no Choco vs Baggie – The Undercover Kiwi This article provides one soldier’s experience undertaking both Australian and New Zealand Army Reserve training. Choco – “Chocolate Soldier”. An Australian Army Reservist. That full time soldiers hate but want to be, since they get to choose what military activities they are “available” to attend. TF Baggie – “Ball bag”. A New Zealand Part-time (Territorial force, TF) soldier holding the rank of private. This term’s origin has been lost in time and is debated by many. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article provides one soldier’s experience undertaking both Australian and New Zealand Army Reserve training. Choco – “Chocolate Soldier”. An Australian Army Reservist. That full time soldiers hate but want to be, since they get to choose what military activities they are “available” to attend. TF Baggie – “Ball bag”. A New Zealand Part-time (Territorial force, TF) soldier holding the rank of private. This term’s origin has been lost in time and is debated by many. This article provides one soldier’s experience undertaking both Australian and New Zealand Army Reserve training.


Choco – “Chocolate Soldier”. An Australian Army Reservist. That full time soldiers hate but want to be, since they get to choose what military activities they are “available” to attend.


TF Baggie – “Ball bag”. A New Zealand Part-time (Territorial force, TF) soldier holding the rank of private. This term’s origin has been lost in time and is debated by many.


]]> 733 no The Distinguished Conduct Medal This article explores the history of the first imperial decoration for gallantry, the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), and the stories of a number of recipients of the medal, including my great grandfather who was awarded the DCM for his actions at Gallipoli. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article explores the history of the first imperial decoration for gallantry, the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), and the stories of a number of recipients of the medal, including my great grandfather who was awarded the DCM for his actions at Gallipoli. This article explores the history of the first imperial decoration for gallantry, the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), and the stories of a number of recipients of the medal, including my great grandfather who was awarded the DCM for his actions at Gallipoli.

]]> 754 no Book Review | The Resilience Myth This article provides a book review of The Resilience Myth, which challenges prevailing ideas about resilience that rely too much on individual effort and unbridled optimism rather than mutual interdependence. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article provides a book review of The Resilience Myth, which challenges prevailing ideas about resilience that rely too much on individual effort and unbridled optimism rather than mutual interdependence. This article provides a book review of The Resilience Myth, which challenges prevailing ideas about resilience that rely too much on individual effort and unbridled optimism rather than mutual interdependence.

]]> 455 no The Tyranny of Distance: Where Have All My Friends Gone? This article advances the importance of military personnel forming real friendships to improve resilience to what may come, including the changing character of war. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article advances the importance of military personnel forming real friendships to improve resilience to what may come, including the changing character of war. This article advances the importance of military personnel forming real friendships to improve resilience to what may come, including the changing character of war.

]]> 671 no Book Review | The Ethics of Special Operations This article provides a book review of 'The Ethics of Special Operations' in which the authors explore ethics across four primary missions: raids, recoveries, reconnaissance, and rebels. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article provides a book review of 'The Ethics of Special Operations' in which the authors explore ethics across four primary missions: raids, recoveries, reconnaissance, and rebels. This article provides a book review of 'The Ethics of Special Operations' in which the authors explore ethics across four primary missions: raids, recoveries, reconnaissance, and rebels.

]]> 826 no Book Review | Jus Post Bellum A book review of ‘Jus Post Bellum: Restraint, Stabilisation and Peace’ which unpacks some failures of achieving lasting peace in conflicts since the end of the cold war and the ethics and utility of restraint, reconciliation and all that can foster justice in the aftermath of war. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of ‘Jus Post Bellum: Restraint, Stabilisation and Peace’ which unpacks some failures of achieving lasting peace in conflicts since the end of the cold war and the ethics and utility of restraint, reconciliation and all that can foster justice in the aftermath of war. A book review of ‘Jus Post Bellum: Restraint, Stabilisation and Peace’ which unpacks some failures of achieving lasting peace in conflicts since the end of the cold war and the ethics and utility of restraint, reconciliation and all that can foster justice in the aftermath of war.

]]> 590 no A Path to Future Ready from Google This article suggests using Google’s 70/20/10 innovation model as an inspiration for adopting systems within Army to increase innovation. Australian soldiers have consistently demonstrated resourcefulness and ingenuity since the formation of our service. There is even an entire book dedicated to Australian innovation in wartime. The opening quote, drawn from the previous Chief of Army’s concept of Army in Motion, challenges the Army to be both evolutionary and transformational in preparing for the future operating environment. This article, drawing on lessons learnt from Google’s approach to innovation, offers some ideas on how we can harness the ingenuity of our force to optimise the Army’s approach to meeting the future ready challenge. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article suggests using Google’s 70/20/10 innovation model as an inspiration for adopting systems within Army to increase innovation. Australian soldiers have consistently demonstrated resourcefulness and ingenuity since the formation of our service. There is even an entire book dedicated to Australian innovation in wartime. The opening quote, drawn from the previous Chief of Army’s concept of Army in Motion, challenges the Army to be both evolutionary and transformational in preparing for the future operating environment. This article, drawing on lessons learnt from Google’s approach to innovation, offers some ideas on how we can harness the ingenuity of our force to optimise the Army’s approach to meeting the future ready challenge. This article suggests using Google’s 70/20/10 innovation model as an inspiration for adopting systems within Army to increase innovation.


Australian soldiers have consistently demonstrated resourcefulness and ingenuity since the formation of our service. There is even an entire book dedicated to Australian innovation in wartime. The opening quote, drawn from the previous Chief of Army’s concept of Army in Motion, challenges the Army to be both evolutionary and transformational in preparing for the future operating environment. This article, drawing on lessons learnt from Google’s approach to innovation, offers some ideas on how we can harness the ingenuity of our force to optimise the Army’s approach to meeting the future ready challenge.

]]> 448 no Air Defence in the Falklands War - Part 2 The second in a two-part series exploring air defence during the Falklands War and its lessons for modern conflict. The complexities of operating in an adverse air situation, where air superiority was hardly ever achieved, and where the enemy had a considerable amount of freedom to operate, were quickly learnt but at considerable cost to the Task Force during the Falklands War. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove The second in a two-part series exploring air defence during the Falklands War and its lessons for modern conflict. The complexities of operating in an adverse air situation, where air superiority was hardly ever achieved, and where the enemy had a considerable amount of freedom to operate, were quickly learnt but at considerable cost to the Task Force during the Falklands War. The second in a two-part series exploring air defence during the Falklands War and its lessons for modern conflict.


The complexities of operating in an adverse air situation, where air superiority was hardly ever achieved, and where the enemy had a considerable amount of freedom to operate, were quickly learnt but at considerable cost to the Task Force during the Falklands War.

]]> 557 no Air Defence in the Falklands War - Part 1 This is the first in a two-part series exploring air defence during the Falklands War and its lessons for modern conflict. The Falklands War, fought between United Kingdom (UK) and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, offers contemporary examples of multi-domain operations and Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) warfare. Despite being fought 40 years ago, the lessons learned are applicable to the Australian Defence Force, specifically Army’s air defence specialists as they prepare to operate in a contested, multi-domain environment. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This is the first in a two-part series exploring air defence during the Falklands War and its lessons for modern conflict. The Falklands War, fought between United Kingdom (UK) and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, offers contemporary examples of multi-domain operations and Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) warfare. Despite being fought 40 years ago, the lessons learned are applicable to the Australian Defence Force, specifically Army’s air defence specialists as they prepare to operate in a contested, multi-domain environment. This is the first in a two-part series exploring air defence during the Falklands War and its lessons for modern conflict.


The Falklands War, fought between United Kingdom (UK) and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, offers contemporary examples of multi-domain operations and Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) warfare. Despite being fought 40 years ago, the lessons learned are applicable to the Australian Defence Force, specifically Army’s air defence specialists as they prepare to operate in a contested, multi-domain environment.

]]> 568 no Purple Chaplaincy: Supporting an Integrated Force Towards 2045 https://cove.army.gov.au/article/purple-chaplaincy-supporting-integrated-force-towards-2045 This article explores the increasingly integrated role that chaplains undertake in the Joint Force and how it could be enhanced by 2045, by Darren Cronshaw Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article explores the increasingly integrated role that chaplains undertake in the Joint Force and how it could be enhanced by 2045, by Darren Cronshaw This article explores the increasingly integrated role that chaplains undertake in the Joint Force and how it could be enhanced by 2045, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 791 no Course Review | ADF Gender, Peace and Security Awareness (ADELE eLearning) https://cove.army.gov.au/article/course-review-adf-gender-peace-and-security-awareness This is a review of the ADF Gender, Peace and Security Awareness Course, by Darren Cronshaw Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This is a review of the ADF Gender, Peace and Security Awareness Course, by Darren Cronshaw This is a review of the ADF Gender, Peace and Security Awareness Course, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 210 no Book Review | Endure and The Comeback Quotient https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-reviews-endure-and-comeback-quotient Two book reviews of 'Endure' and 'The Comeback Quotient', two sports psychology books focusing on how the mental can be harnessed to push physical boundaries, by Darren Cronshaw Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0000 full The Cove Two book reviews of 'Endure' and 'The Comeback Quotient', two sports psychology books focusing on how the mental can be harnessed to push physical boundaries, by Darren Cronshaw Two book reviews of 'Endure' and 'The Comeback Quotient', two sports psychology books focusing on how the mental can be harnessed to push physical boundaries, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 794 no Book Review | Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, By Sebastian Junger https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-tribe-homecoming-and-belonging-sebastian-junger The second Cove book review on 'Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging' by Sebastian Junger is written by Darren Cronshaw, by Darren Cronshaw Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove The second Cove book review on 'Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging' by Sebastian Junger is written by Darren Cronshaw, by Darren Cronshaw The second Cove book review on 'Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging' by Sebastian Junger is written by Darren Cronshaw, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 496 no Book Review | The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-witness-religion-age-fear A book review of ‘The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear’, which provides a sociological and theological analysis of and solutions for the fears that drive much of the modern world, by Darren Cronshaw Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of ‘The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear’, which provides a sociological and theological analysis of and solutions for the fears that drive much of the modern world, by Darren Cronshaw A book review of ‘The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear’, which provides a sociological and theological analysis of and solutions for the fears that drive much of the modern world, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 467 no Book Review | Positive Psychology at the Movies https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-positive-psychology-movies A book review of 'Positive Psychology at the Movies: Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being', by Darren Cronshaw Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of 'Positive Psychology at the Movies: Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being', by Darren Cronshaw A book review of 'Positive Psychology at the Movies: Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being', by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 426 no Book Review | No Visible Bruises https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-no-visible-bruises 'No Visible Bruises' by Rachel Louise Snyder gives readers the opportunity to listen to the voices of victims, perpetrators and responders of domestic violence, by Darren Cronshaw Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove 'No Visible Bruises' by Rachel Louise Snyder gives readers the opportunity to listen to the voices of victims, perpetrators and responders of domestic violence, by Darren Cronshaw 'No Visible Bruises' by Rachel Louise Snyder gives readers the opportunity to listen to the voices of victims, perpetrators and responders of domestic violence, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 529 no Book Review | Mapping Security in the Pacific https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-mapping-security-pacific A book review of Mapping Security in the Pacific: A Focus on Context, Gender and Organisational Culture which discusses (in)security issues including climate change, natural disasters, and gender-based violence in several Pacific island countries, by Darren Cronshaw Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of Mapping Security in the Pacific: A Focus on Context, Gender and Organisational Culture which discusses (in)security issues including climate change, natural disasters, and gender-based violence in several Pacific island countries, by Darren Cronshaw A book review of Mapping Security in the Pacific: A Focus on Context, Gender and Organisational Culture which discusses (in)security issues including climate change, natural disasters, and gender-based violence in several Pacific island countries, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 713 no ADF Values Training Transformation https://cove.army.gov.au/article/adf-values-training-transformation This article discusses advancements and experiments in transforming values in Army trainees, by Darren Cronshaw Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article discusses advancements and experiments in transforming values in Army trainees, by Darren Cronshaw This article discusses advancements and experiments in transforming values in Army trainees,

by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 832 no Book Review | Ralph Honner: Kokoda Hero https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-ralph-honner-kokoda-hero A book review of Ralph Honner: Kokoda Hero by Peter Brune that celebrates the life and battles of a World War II hero from Tobruk and Crete to Isurava and Buna-Gona, by Darren Cronshaw Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of Ralph Honner: Kokoda Hero by Peter Brune that celebrates the life and battles of a World War II hero from Tobruk and Crete to Isurava and Buna-Gona, by Darren Cronshaw A book review of Ralph Honner: Kokoda Hero by Peter Brune that celebrates the life and battles of a World War II hero from Tobruk and Crete to Isurava and Buna-Gona, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 460 no Book review | Cyber Warfare Ethics https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-cyber-warfare-ethics A book review of Cyber Warfare Ethics that discusses the application of just war principles and what new ethical challenges are raised by the cyber domain, AI, automation, and other emerging technologies, by Darren Cronshaw Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of Cyber Warfare Ethics that discusses the application of just war principles and what new ethical challenges are raised by the cyber domain, AI, automation, and other emerging technologies, by Darren Cronshaw A book review of Cyber Warfare Ethics that discusses the application of just war principles and what new ethical challenges are raised by the cyber domain, AI, automation, and other emerging technologies, by Darren Cronshaw

]]> 588 no Fighting on both sides - the challenges of balancing service with motherhood. https://cove.army.gov.au/article/fighting-both-sides-challenges-balancing-service-motherhood This audio article discusses how and why Defence could better accommodate serving mothers for improved recruitment and retention outcomes. Wed, 29 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses how and why Defence could better accommodate serving mothers for improved recruitment and retention outcomes. This audio article discusses how and why Defence could better accommodate serving mothers for improved recruitment and retention outcomes.

]]> 1003 no Stuff ups and the punitive response culture https://cove.army.gov.au/article/stuff-ups-and-punitive-response-culture This audio article argues for a less punitive approach to correcting behaviour in the Australian Defence Force. Wed, 22 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article argues for a less punitive approach to correcting behaviour in the Australian Defence Force. This audio article argues for a less punitive approach to correcting behaviour in the Australian Defence Force.

]]> 393 no To solve a problem, you must first own the problem https://cove.army.gov.au/article/solve-problem-you-must-first-own-problem This audio article explores the importance of taking ownership of a problem in order to solve it. Mon, 20 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article explores the importance of taking ownership of a problem in order to solve it. This audio article explores the importance of taking ownership of a problem in order to solve it.

]]> 353 no Opportunities with a new brigade - enhancing human capability https://cove.army.gov.au/article/opportunities-with-new-brigade This audio article argues for an enhanced focus on human performance by leveraging the opportunities presented with the raising of the Health Brigade. Wed, 15 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article argues for an enhanced focus on human performance by leveraging the opportunities presented with the raising of the Health Brigade. This audio article argues for an enhanced focus on human performance by leveraging the opportunities presented with the raising of the Health Brigade.

]]> 606 no ChatGPT and Me: The So-What of Generative AI https://cove.army.gov.au/article/chatgpt-and-me-so-what-generative-ai This audio article promotes the need for Army personnel to become fluent in communicating their intent so as to better harness AI. Mon, 13 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article promotes the need for Army personnel to become fluent in communicating their intent so as to better harness AI. This audio article promotes the need for Army personnel to become fluent in communicating their intent so as to better harness AI.

]]> 771 no Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in ISTAR Operations: Opportunities and Challenges https://cove.army.gov.au/article/leveraging-artificial-intelligence-istar-operations This audio article presents the rise of AI and Machine Learning as an opportunity for the ADF to enhance its Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations. Wed, 08 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article presents the rise of AI and Machine Learning as an opportunity for the ADF to enhance its Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations. This audio article presents the rise of AI and Machine Learning as an opportunity for the ADF to enhance its Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations.

]]> 695 no Top 10 Cove Articles | 4. Logistic Lessons in the Russia-Ukraine War https://cove.army.gov.au/article/logistic-lessons-russia-ukraine-war This audio article takes another look at the logistics lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war to date. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article takes another look at the logistics lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war to date. This audio article takes another look at the logistics lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war to date.

]]> 779 no A Journey of Transition https://cove.army.gov.au/article/journey-transition This audio article describes an ex-soldier’s approach to transition from the ADF to civilian life, including tips on how to smooth out the process. Wed, 01 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article describes an ex-soldier’s approach to transition from the ADF to civilian life, including tips on how to smooth out the process. This audio article describes an ex-soldier’s approach to transition from the ADF to civilian life, including tips on how to smooth out the process.

]]> 322 no Book Review | First, Break All The Rules https://cove.army.gov.au/article/book-review-first-break-all-rules A book review of ‘First, Break All the Rules’, which details a study into what some of the world's greatest managers do differently. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A book review of ‘First, Break All the Rules’, which details a study into what some of the world's greatest managers do differently. A book review of ‘First, Break All the Rules’, which details a study

into what some of the world's greatest managers do differently.

]]> 315 no Three Certainty's in Life: Death, Taxes & Transitions https://cove.army.gov.au/article/three-certainties-life-death-taxes-transitions This article warns service members to prepare for transition early and provides some resources for transition. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This article warns service members to prepare for transition early and provides some resources for transition. This article warns service members to prepare for transition early and provides some resources for transition.

]]> 301 no Contested Logistics – Army’s Role in the Joint Force https://cove.army.gov.au/article/contested-logistics-armys-role-joint-force This audio article emphasises the importance of, and provides some principles for, achieving sustainable logistics capacity under contest. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article emphasises the importance of, and provides some principles for, achieving sustainable logistics capacity under contest.

This audio article emphasises the importance of, and provides some principles for, achieving sustainable logistics capacity under contest.

]]> 583 no Musings of an Unsuspecting Leader https://cove.army.gov.au/article/musings-unsuspecting-leader This audio article explores how to become a leader even if you do not immediately take to the role. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article explores how to become a leader even if you do not immediately take to the role.

This audio article explores how to become a leader even if you do not immediately take

to the role.

]]> 786 Using standardised testing to support career management and promote positive learning environments https://cove.army.gov.au/article/using-standardised-testing-support-career-management This audio article argues for the de-linking of career management decisions and professional development to improve both aspects. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article argues for the de-linking of career management decisions and professional development to improve both aspects. This audio article argues for the de-linking of career management decisions and professional development to improve both aspects.

]]> 633 no Utilisation of Reserve forces https://cove.army.gov.au/article/utilisation-reserve-forces This audio article discusses the use of Reservists deploying as functional units in future high intensity conflicts, as opposed to deploying as individuals in specialist roles. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the use of Reservists deploying as functional units in future high intensity conflicts, as opposed to deploying as individuals in specialist roles. This audio article discusses the use of Reservists deploying as functional units in future high intensity conflicts, as opposed to deploying as individuals in specialist roles.

]]> 643 no The Forgotten Warneton Double Raid https://cove.army.gov.au/article/forgotten-warneton-double-raid In this audio article we remember the double raid of Warneton 1917 and looks at why it was so successful. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article we remember the double raid of Warneton 1917 and looks at why it was so successful. In this audio article we remember the double raid of Warneton 1917 and looks at why it was so successful.

]]> 600 no Character Training Transformation https://cove.army.gov.au/article/character-training-transformation This audio article discusses the ongoing effort to transform ab-initio training in Army. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the ongoing effort to transform ab-initio training in Army. This audio article discusses the ongoing effort to transform ab-initio training in Army.

]]> 866 no Military educators; beware pointless pedagogy https://cove.army.gov.au/article/military-educators-beware-pointless-pedagogy This audio article warns against recklessly adopting new pedagogical methods at the cost of abandoning tried and true methods Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article warns against recklessly adopting new pedagogical methods at the cost of abandoning tried and true methods This audio article warns against recklessly adopting new pedagogical methods at the cost of abandoning tried and true methods

]]> 509 no Unacceptable Behaviour Training Transformation https://cove.army.gov.au/article/unacceptable-behaviour-training-transformation This audio article discusses the current approach to tackling unacceptable behaviour through integration in the training transformation system at DFSS and elsewhere. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the current approach to tackling unacceptable behaviour through integration in the training transformation system at DFSS and elsewhere. This audio article discusses the current approach to tackling unacceptable behaviour through integration in the training transformation system at DFSS and elsewhere.

]]> 900 no Electronic Warfare - From the Victims Perspective https://cove.army.gov.au/article/electronic-warfare-victims-perspective This audio article explores how the ADF has used the Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) on operations and deployments to pass orders, conduct administration and organise activities. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article explores how the ADF has used the Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) on operations and deployments to pass orders, conduct administration and organise activities. This audio article explores how the ADF has used the Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) on operations and deployments to pass orders, conduct administration and organise activities.

]]> 1300 no The Internet of Military Things https://cove.army.gov.au/article/internet-military-things This audio article discusses the risks and benefits of expanding 'The Internet of Military Things', where networked devices are dispersed throughout the military to carry out and co-ordinate a variety of tasks. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the risks and benefits of expanding 'The Internet of Military Things', where networked devices are dispersed throughout the military to carry out and co-ordinate a variety of tasks. This audio article discusses the risks and benefits of expanding 'The Internet of Military Things', where networked devices are dispersed throughout the military to carry out and co-ordinate a variety of tasks.

]]> 905 no Do Microcredentials Provide Value to Defence? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/do-microcredentials-provide-value-defence This audio article provides a short summary of microcredentials and whether they should be considered for use within Defence. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article provides a short summary of microcredentials and whether they should be considered for use within Defence. This audio article provides a short summary of microcredentials and whether they should be considered for use within Defence.

]]> 519 no Reflections On Command https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-on-command In this audio article, Tom McDermott provides 12 reflections on his time in command. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, Tom McDermott provides 12 reflections on his time in command.

In this audio article, Tom McDermott provides 12 reflections on his time in command.

]]> 943 no Re-Framing DACC: Deploying in an Information Environment https://cove.army.gov.au/article/re-framing-dacc This audio article suggests that Defence Assistance to the Civil Community should be seen not just as a duty and opportunity to help the nation, but also as an opportunity to improve Defence itself. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article suggests that Defence Assistance to the Civil Community should be seen not just as a duty and opportunity to help the nation, but also as an opportunity to improve Defence itself. This audio article suggests that Defence Assistance to the Civil Community should be seen not just as a duty and opportunity to help the nation, but also as an opportunity to improve Defence itself.

]]> 801 no Innovate With Purpose https://cove.army.gov.au/article/innovate-purpose This audio article discusses innovation within Army and illuminates a number of the options available to personnel who wish to innovate. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses innovation within Army and illuminates a number of the options available to personnel who wish to innovate. This audio article discusses innovation within Army and illuminates a number of the options available to personnel who wish to innovate.

]]> 499 no The Weakening Logistics Chain of the Russo-Ukranian War: An Unfolding Case Study https://cove.army.gov.au/article/weakening-logistics-chain-russo-ukrainian-war Studying past and current mass offensives improves the competitive advantage of a modern military force. For the first time in decades, the world has two near peer state adversaries facing off in conventional combat. The conflict between these two nations has presented lessons for both the combatants and analysts. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove Studying past and current mass offensives improves the competitive advantage of a modern military force. For the first time in decades, the world has two near peer state adversaries facing off in conventional combat. The conflict between these two nations has presented lessons for both the combatants and analysts. Studying past and current mass offensives improves the competitive advantage of a modern military force. For the first time in decades, the world has two near peer state adversaries facing off in conventional combat. The conflict between these two nations has presented lessons for both the combatants and analysts.

]]> 575 no Health as a Strategy https://cove.army.gov.au/article/health-strategy This audio article argues for the inclusion of vaccination programs within the Australian Defence Force’s regional engagement strategy. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article argues for the inclusion of vaccination programs within the Australian Defence Force’s regional engagement strategy. This audio article argues for the inclusion of vaccination programs within the Australian Defence Force’s regional engagement strategy.

]]> 588 no To Uniform or Not to Uniform: APS and ADF Capability in the 21st Century https://cove.army.gov.au/article/uniform-or-not-uniform This audio article addresses the importance of respect and co-operation between ADF and Australian Public Service personnel. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article addresses the importance of respect and co-operation between ADF and Australian Public Service personnel. This audio article addresses the importance of respect and co-operation between ADF and Australian Public Service personnel.

]]> 451 no On Operations: Operational Art and Military Disciplines – A Review https://cove.army.gov.au/article/operations-operational-art-and-military-disciplines-review A review of the ideas presented in Brett Friedman's 'On Operations – Operational Art and Military Disciplines'. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove A review of the ideas presented in Brett Friedman's 'On Operations – Operational Art and Military Disciplines'. A review of the ideas presented in Brett Friedman's 'On Operations – Operational Art and Military Disciplines'.

]]> 1242 no Leadership Lessons From Hairy Maclary and His Crew at Donaldsons Dairy https://cove.army.gov.au/article/leadership-lessons-hairy-maclary This audio article is a semi-tongue-in-cheek look at lessons from a classic children’s storybook, with the overall message that lessons can be found in all manner of sources. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article is a semi-tongue-in-cheek look at lessons from a classic children’s storybook, with the overall message that lessons can be found in all manner of sources. This audio article is a semi-tongue-in-cheek look at lessons from a classic children’s storybook, with the overall message that lessons can be found in all manner of sources.

]]> 379 no JNCO QME: Edition 5 – Ethical Decision Making https://cove.army.gov.au/article/jnco-qme-edition-5-ethical-decision-making This audio article seeks to understand the Rules of Engagement. They are critical in understanding what options you have to react to a difficult combat situation. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article seeks to understand the Rules of Engagement. They are critical in understanding what options you have to react to a difficult combat situation. This audio article seeks to understand the Rules of Engagement. They are critical in understanding what options you have to react to a difficult combat situation.

]]> 551 no Modern Strategy by Colin S. Gray – A Review https://cove.army.gov.au/article/modern-strategy-colin-s-gray-review This is an in-depth audio review of Colin S. Gray’s book Modern Strategy. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This is an in-depth audio review of Colin S. Gray’s book Modern Strategy. This is an in-depth audio review of Colin S. Gray’s book Modern Strategy.

]]> 1688 no War Machines: Can AI for War be Ethical? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/war-machines-can-ai-war-be-ethical On 24 Feb 20 the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced a number of ethical guidelines as they continue to develop AI for battlefield use. In this audio article Aaron Wright looks at how four schools of ethical thought may react to the use of battlefield AI. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove On 24 Feb 20 the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced a number of ethical guidelines as they continue to develop AI for battlefield use. In this audio article Aaron Wright looks at how four schools of ethical thought may react to the use of battlefield AI. On 24 Feb 20 the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced a number of ethical guidelines as they continue to develop AI for battlefield use. In this audio article Aaron Wright looks at how four schools of ethical thought may react to the use of battlefield AI.

]]> 1076 no In Defence of Team Yankee: we need more stories like it https://cove.army.gov.au/article/defence-team-yankee-we-need-more-stories-it This audio review is a defence of the book 'Team Yankee' by Harold Coyle. Identifying how contemporary military professionals can gain value through the novel released during the Cold War. Asking: What will joint effects look like? Which systems will fail and why? Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio review is a defence of the book 'Team Yankee' by Harold Coyle. Identifying how contemporary military professionals can gain value through the novel released during the Cold War. Asking: What will joint effects look like? Which systems will fail and why? This audio review is a defence of the book 'Team Yankee' by Harold Coyle. Identifying how contemporary military professionals can gain value through the novel released during the Cold War. Asking: What will joint effects look like? Which systems will fail and why?

]]> 688 no Sitting on the Bench: Reserves in Army Sport https://cove.army.gov.au/article/sitting-bench-reserves-army-sport This audio article argues that there should be an increase in Reservist involvement in both Army sport and Army sanctioned sporting activities. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article argues that there should be an increase in Reservist involvement in both Army sport and Army sanctioned sporting activities. This audio article argues that there should be an increase in Reservist involvement in both Army sport and Army sanctioned sporting activities.

]]> 869 no What is Grey Zone confrontation and why is it important? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/what-grey-zone-confrontation-and-why-it-important This audio article addresses the increasingly relevant problem of grey zone confrontation – activities that operate within that dangerous ‘grey’ area between peace and war. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article addresses the increasingly relevant problem of grey zone confrontation – activities that operate within that dangerous ‘grey’ area between peace and war. This audio article addresses the increasingly relevant problem of grey zone confrontation – activities that operate within that dangerous ‘grey’ area between peace and war.

]]> 1082 no Connecting Good Soldiering and Mission Command https://cove.army.gov.au/article/connecting-good-soldiering-and-mission-command In this audio article, MAJGEN Chris Field connects Good Soldiering and mission command with the daily purpose, habits, thinking and actions of our people as they operate in teams as partners, followers and leaders. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, MAJGEN Chris Field connects Good Soldiering and mission command with the daily purpose, habits, thinking and actions of our people as they operate in teams as partners, followers and leaders. In this audio article, MAJGEN Chris Field connects Good Soldiering and mission command with the daily purpose, habits, thinking and actions of our people as they operate in teams as partners, followers and leaders.

]]> 1440 no The Human Condition: Training to Fail on the Decisive Terrain of the Modern Battlefield https://cove.army.gov.au/article/human-condition-training-to-fail This audio article proposes that Army should incorporate more thorough civilian role play into its training scenarios. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article proposes that Army should incorporate more thorough civilian role play into its training scenarios. This audio article proposes that Army should incorporate more thorough civilian role play into its training scenarios.

]]> 1141 no A masterclass of American hubris: reviewing Team Yankee https://cove.army.gov.au/article/masterclass-american-hubris-reviewing-team-yankee This is an audio review of the book 'Team Yankee' by Harold Coyle. What can a book written against the backdrop of the Cold War tell us about the prospect of war between Russia and the West today? Not a lot according to Chris Johnson. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This is an audio review of the book 'Team Yankee' by Harold Coyle. What can a book written against the backdrop of the Cold War tell us about the prospect of war between Russia and the West today? Not a lot according to Chris Johnson. This is an audio review of the book 'Team Yankee' by Harold Coyle. What can a book written against the backdrop of the Cold War tell us about the prospect of war between Russia and the West today? Not a lot according to Chris Johnson.

]]> 611 no A Framework for Alliances in the Indo-Pacific https://cove.army.gov.au/article/framework-alliances-indo-pacific This audio article describes and recommends a framework for Australian diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article describes and recommends a framework for Australian diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region. This audio article describes and recommends a framework for Australian diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region.

]]> 1046 no The Recruit Instructor https://cove.army.gov.au/article/recruit-instructor This in an audio article on the subject of the recruit instructor and how to appreciate and approach the role. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This in an audio article on the subject of the recruit instructor and how to appreciate and approach the role. This in an audio article on the subject of the recruit instructor and how to appreciate and approach the role.

]]> 673 no Are we Adapting our Mindset? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/are-we-adapting-our-mindset How prepared are we for conventional warfare? What shift in our mindset do we need after decades of small wars? This audio article proposes three simple themes upon which to focus our training efforts. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove How prepared are we for conventional warfare? What shift in our mindset do we need after decades of small wars? This audio article proposes three simple themes upon which to focus our training efforts. How prepared are we for conventional warfare? What shift in our mindset do we need after decades of small wars? This audio article proposes three simple themes upon which to focus our training efforts.

]]> 1104 no The New Leadership Superpowers https://cove.army.gov.au/article/new-leadership-superpowers In this audio article, Jason Moriarty reflects on his transition from Army to the corporate world and shares his insights on the soft skills of leadership. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, Jason Moriarty reflects on his transition from Army to the corporate world and shares his insights on the soft skills of leadership. In this audio article, Jason Moriarty reflects on his transition from Army to the corporate world and shares his insights on the soft skills of leadership.

]]> 786 no The Chatham House Rule https://cove.army.gov.au/article/chatham-house-rule The Chatham House Rule creates a trusted environment for understanding and solving complex problems, but do you know the true meaning of the rule? In this audio article, Mark Grigg explains its simplicity and effectiveness. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove The Chatham House Rule creates a trusted environment for understanding and solving complex problems, but do you know the true meaning of the rule? In this audio article, Mark Grigg explains its simplicity and effectiveness. The Chatham House Rule creates a trusted environment for understanding and solving complex problems, but do you know the true meaning of the rule? In this audio article, Mark Grigg explains its simplicity and effectiveness.

]]> 310 no Learning From Industry – Fixing Army's Talent Problem https://cove.army.gov.au/article/learning-industry-fixing-armys-talent-problem This audio article suggests measures for Army to better meet its target employment numbers. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article suggests measures for Army to better meet its target employment numbers. This audio article suggests measures for Army to better meet its target employment numbers.

]]> 890 no Managing Leadership Expectations in a Contested Environment https://cove.army.gov.au/article/managing-leadership-expectations-contested-environment This audio article offers advice on how to best lead reservists and navigate the unique challenges that come from commanding soldiers who are only available part-time. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article offers advice on how to best lead reservists and navigate the unique challenges that come from commanding soldiers who are only available part-time. This audio article offers advice on how to best lead reservists and navigate the unique challenges that come from commanding soldiers who are only available part-time.

]]> 495 no Does PME make a Difference to Battlefield Success? The Example of Ukraine https://cove.army.gov.au/article/does-pme-make-difference-battlefield-success-example-ukraine This audio article uses the example of the Russo-Ukrainian war to illustrate the utility of Professional Military Education. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article uses the example of the Russo-Ukrainian war to illustrate the utility of Professional Military Education. This audio article uses the example of the Russo-Ukrainian war to illustrate the utility of Professional Military Education.

]]> 278 no Navigating the Battlefield of AI: Opportunities and Challenges for the Australian Army https://cove.army.gov.au/article/navigating-battlefield-ai-opportunities-and-challenges-australian-army This audio article attempts to promote discussion over the opportunities and challenges AI technology represents for the Australian Army. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article attempts to promote discussion over the opportunities and challenges AI technology represents for the Australian Army. This audio article attempts to promote discussion over the opportunities and challenges AI technology represents for the Australian Army.

]]> 389 no Smart Soldier – Inclusion helps build High-Performing Teams https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-inclusion-helps-build-high-performing-teams This Smart Soldier audio article delves into how to improve trust between team members to create a high-performing team. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Smart Soldier audio article delves into how to improve trust between team members to create a high-performing team. This Smart Soldier audio article delves into how to improve trust between team members to create a high-performing team.

]]> 838 no Australian Tunnel Rats in Vietnam https://cove.army.gov.au/article/australian-tunnel-rats-vietnam This audio article gives a brief overview of the Australian Tunnel Rats, who were the men serving in the Engineer Field Troops in Vietnam that would explore and clear enemy tunnel networks. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article gives a brief overview of the Australian Tunnel Rats, who were the men serving in the Engineer Field Troops in Vietnam that would explore and clear enemy tunnel networks. This audio article gives a brief overview of the Australian Tunnel Rats, who were the men serving in the Engineer Field Troops in Vietnam that would explore and clear enemy tunnel networks.

]]> 873 no Are Australian Sergeant Majors Adequately Trained? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/are-australian-sergeant-majors-adequately-trained This audio article posits that Australian Sergeant Majors could use more education to keep at pace with their counterparts in the USA. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article posits that Australian Sergeant Majors could use more education to keep at pace with their counterparts in the USA. This audio article posits that Australian Sergeant Majors could use more education to keep at pace with their counterparts in the USA.

]]> 642 no Rounds Complete: The Demands of Class V Artillery Resupply on the CSS Network https://cove.army.gov.au/article/rounds-complete-demands-class-v-artillery-resupply-css-network This audio article discusses considerations and some flaws in the current approach to ammunition resupply. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses considerations and some flaws in the current approach to ammunition resupply. This audio article discusses considerations and some flaws in the current approach to ammunition resupply.

]]> 1656 no The Future Ready Army Supply Chain – The Army in Hibernation https://cove.army.gov.au/article/future-ready-army-supply-chain This audio article discussed how Army could hibernate its supply chain in peace while maintaining high readiness. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discussed how Army could hibernate its supply chain in peace while maintaining high readiness. This audio article discussed how Army could hibernate its supply chain in peace while maintaining high readiness.

]]> 511 no That Upcoming Posting to ADFHQ? A+ https://cove.army.gov.au/article/upcoming-posting-adfhq This audio article presents a handy guide to surviving a posting to Australian Defence Force Headquarters with an A+. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article presents a handy guide to surviving a posting to Australian Defence Force Headquarters with an A+. This audio article presents a handy guide to surviving a posting to Australian Defence Force Headquarters with an A+.

]]> 1576 no Sleeping Soundly: A 21st Century Thermopylae https://cove.army.gov.au/article/sleeping-soundly-21st-century-thermopylae This audio article discusses the difficulty Army faces and will face in recruiting to meet its personnel goals. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the difficulty Army faces and will face in recruiting to meet its personnel goals. This audio article discusses the difficulty Army faces and will face in recruiting to meet its personnel goals.

]]> 569 no Reflections on Key Appointments – The Commanding Officer https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-key-appointments-commanding-officer-cove-comp-22 In this audio article, LTCOL Chris Johnson reflects on several key appointments in an infantry battalion; discussing their importance, offering some advice on performing the role, and pointing out what makes each a unique experience. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, LTCOL Chris Johnson reflects on several key appointments in an infantry battalion; discussing their importance, offering some advice on performing the role, and pointing out what makes each a unique experience. In this audio article, LTCOL Chris Johnson reflects on several key appointments in an infantry battalion; discussing their importance, offering some advice on performing the role, and pointing out what makes each a unique experience.

]]> 807 no After the Battle: Remediating Explosive Threats in Future Conflicts https://cove.army.gov.au/article/after-battle-remediating-explosive-threats-future-conflicts This audio article discusses the problems of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and suggests ways Army could potentially improve its ability to deal with this problem. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the problems of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and suggests ways Army could potentially improve its ability to deal with this problem. This audio article discusses the problems of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and suggests ways Army could potentially improve its ability to deal with this problem.

]]> 611 no PME is Critical to Support Section Command Leadership https://cove.army.gov.au/article/pme-critical-support-section-command-leadership This audio article discusses the training of section commanders and the modern conditions that make their development so important. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the training of section commanders and the modern conditions that make their development so important. This audio article discusses the training of section commanders and the modern conditions that make their development so important.

]]> 878 no Engineer Reconnaissance within a Mechanised Squadron in 2030 https://cove.army.gov.au/article/engineer-reconnaissance-within-mechanised-squadron-2030 This audio article explores what Engineer Reconnaissance within a Mechanised Combat Engineer Squadron should look like in 2030. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article explores what Engineer Reconnaissance within a Mechanised Combat Engineer Squadron should look like in 2030. This audio article explores what Engineer Reconnaissance within a Mechanised Combat Engineer Squadron should look like in 2030.

]]> 1183 no Smart Soldier: Distance Running and Ultramarathons – A Journey https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-distance-running-and-ultramarathons-journey In this audio article, learn from Sergeant Anthony Robertson's experience training for an 80km run in Western Australia. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, learn from Sergeant Anthony Robertson's experience training for an 80km run in Western Australia. In this audio article, learn from Sergeant Anthony Robertson's experience training for an 80km run in Western Australia.

]]> 820 no Future Proofing the Profession: The Importance of Military History https://cove.army.gov.au//article/future-proofing-profession-importance-military-history This audio article discusses the importance of military professionals learning military history and correlation vs causation. Mon, 29 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the importance of military professionals learning military history and correlation vs causation. This audio article discusses the importance of military professionals learning military history and correlation vs causation.

]]> 560 no Reflections on Unit Command https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-unit-command-cove-comp-22 In this audio article, LTCOL Allan reflects on his appointment as a unit commander, providing the valuable reminder that success is a team effort and to share recognition. Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, LTCOL Allan reflects on his appointment as a unit commander, providing the valuable reminder that success is a team effort and to share recognition. In this audio article, LTCOL Allan reflects on his appointment as a unit commander, providing the valuable reminder that success is a team effort and to share recognition.

]]> 325 no What I Wish I Knew At H-Hour https://cove.army.gov.au/article/what-i-wish-i-knew-h-hour This audio article discusses lessons learned by a new officer for the benefit of soon-to-be officers. Mon, 15 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses lessons learned by a new officer for the benefit of soon-to-be officers. This audio article discusses lessons learned by a new officer for the benefit of soon-to-be officers.

]]> 572 no 5 Reflections on the 2022 NSW Lismore DACC Efforts – A LT’s Perspective https://cove.army.gov.au/article/5-reflections-2022-nsw-lismore-dacc-efforts In this audio article, LT Price shares lessons from Operation Flood Assist 22: from logistics to empowering your subordinates with key information. Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, LT Price shares lessons from Operation Flood Assist 22: from logistics to empowering your subordinates with key information. In this audio article, LT Price shares lessons from Operation Flood Assist 22: from logistics to empowering your subordinates with key information.

]]> 691 no Reflections on Key Appointments – The Adjutant https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-key-appointments-adjutant An Adjutant reflects on the nature of the nature of the role and its importance in regimental culture. This audio article reflects on this key appointment and position of trust in the Australian Army. Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove An Adjutant reflects on the nature of the nature of the role and its importance in regimental culture. This audio article reflects on this key appointment and position of trust in the Australian Army. An Adjutant reflects on the nature of the nature of the role and its importance in regimental culture. This audio article reflects on this key appointment and position of trust in the Australian Army.

]]> 658 no Reflections on Key Appointments – The SERCAT 5 Junior Officer https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-key-appointments-sercat-5-junior-officer This audio article reflects on time spent as a SERCAT 5 Junior Officer. Emphasising the need to embrace the challenges and enjoy leading Australian soldiers. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article reflects on time spent as a SERCAT 5 Junior Officer. Emphasising the need to embrace the challenges and enjoy leading Australian soldiers. This audio article reflects on time spent as a SERCAT 5 Junior Officer. Emphasising the need to embrace the challenges and enjoy leading Australian soldiers.

]]> 560 no Taking the Initiative in Battle https://cove.army.gov.au/article/taking-initiative-battle In this audio article, Beau Hodge thinks it is time for us to have a professional discussion about 'initiative'. Including what it truly means on the battlefield and how we can train to gain it. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, Beau Hodge thinks it is time for us to have a professional discussion about 'initiative'. Including what it truly means on the battlefield and how we can train to gain it. In this audio article, Beau Hodge thinks it is time for us to have a professional discussion about 'initiative'. Including what it truly means on the battlefield and how we can train to gain it.

]]> 1160 no The Future of Cyber Conflict https://cove.army.gov.au/article/future-cyber-conflict 'The future of cyber warfare will be determined by two things: the mindset (policies, strategies) and the technologies (tools).' In this audio article, Aaron Wright in looks at the future of cyberwarfare. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove 'The future of cyber warfare will be determined by two things: the mindset (policies, strategies) and the technologies (tools).' In this audio article, Aaron Wright in looks at the future of cyberwarfare. 'The future of cyber warfare will be determined by two things: the mindset (policies, strategies) and the technologies (tools).' In this audio article, Aaron Wright in looks at the future of cyberwarfare.

]]> 1827 no Manoeuvre Warfare – Size Doesn't Matter; It's How You Use It https://cove.army.gov.au/article/manoeuvre-warfare-size-doesnt-matter-its-how-you-use-it This audio article suggests a manoeuvre warfare mentality should be instilled in ADF soldiers to increase their effectiveness. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article suggests a manoeuvre warfare mentality should be instilled in ADF soldiers to increase their effectiveness. This audio article suggests a manoeuvre warfare mentality should be instilled in ADF soldiers to increase their effectiveness.

]]> 1304 no Train Sets and Command – Mind the Gap https://cove.army.gov.au/article/train-sets-and-command-mind-gap-cove-comp-22 In this audio article, MAJ Aaron Newfield reflects on his time as an Officer Commanding. Read his realistic and pragmatic take on the saying, 'it's your train set now'. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, MAJ Aaron Newfield reflects on his time as an Officer Commanding. Read his realistic and pragmatic take on the saying, 'it's your train set now'. In this audio article, MAJ Aaron Newfield reflects on his time as an Officer Commanding. Read his realistic and pragmatic take on the saying, 'it's your train set now'.

]]> 588 no Reflecting on Part-Time Sub-Unit Command https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflecting-part-time-sub-unit-command This audio article from Aaron Jackson highlights observations he made during the first eighteen months as a sub-unit commander in the Australian Army Reserve. It is intended to assist future part time sub-unit commanders who want to learn from others who have come before them. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article from Aaron Jackson highlights observations he made during the first eighteen months as a sub-unit commander in the Australian Army Reserve. It is intended to assist future part time sub-unit commanders who want to learn from others who have come before them. This audio article from Aaron Jackson highlights observations he made during the first eighteen months as a sub-unit commander in the Australian Army Reserve. It is intended to assist future part time sub-unit commanders who want to learn from others who have come before them.

]]> 3372 no Smart Soldier: Survival Skills Series 2 – Jungle Survival https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-survival-skills-series-2-jungle-survival In this audio article, learn some tips and tricks for surviving in a jungle anywhere in the world. Courtesy of Smart Soldier and Jungle Training Wing. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, learn some tips and tricks for surviving in a jungle anywhere in the world. Courtesy of Smart Soldier and Jungle Training Wing. In this audio article, learn some tips and tricks for surviving in a jungle anywhere in the world. Courtesy of Smart Soldier and Jungle Training Wing.

]]> 660 no Beyond Twitter: The Real Lessons from the Battle of Kyiv for the Australian Army https://cove.army.gov.au/article/beyond-twitter-real-lessons-battle-kyiv-australian-army This audio article warns against forming opinions based on Twitter and itself references an official report on the Battle of Kyiv to derive lessons for the Australian Army. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article warns against forming opinions based on Twitter and itself references an official report on the Battle of Kyiv to derive lessons for the Australian Army. This audio article warns against forming opinions based on Twitter and itself references an official report on the Battle of Kyiv to derive lessons for the Australian Army.

]]> 1056 no The Fundamentals of an Enduring Partnership https://cove.army.gov.au/article/fundamentals-enduring-partnership This audio article explores the foundations of enduring international alliances, with Australia and the United States providing the example. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article explores the foundations of enduring international alliances, with Australia and the United States providing the example. This audio article explores the foundations of enduring international alliances, with Australia and the United States providing the example.

]]> 1071 no The Slouch Hat https://cove.army.gov.au/article/slouch-hat This audio article is a commentary on the Slouch Hat, which is known and respected around Australia and the world. Army members should be proud to wear it and do so on every possible occasion. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article is a commentary on the Slouch Hat, which is known and respected around Australia and the world. Army members should be proud to wear it and do so on every possible occasion. This audio article is a commentary on the Slouch Hat, which is known and respected around Australia and the world. Army members should be proud to wear it and do so on every possible occasion.

]]> 283 no Smart Soldier – 4WDriving https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-4wdriving At any given time, Defence members are driving on rough terrain so make sure you develop good habits. This audio article reaches the conclusion: it is all about situational awareness and traction. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove At any given time, Defence members are driving on rough terrain so make sure you develop good habits. This audio article reaches the conclusion: it is all about situational awareness and traction. At any given time, Defence members are driving on rough terrain so make sure you develop good habits. This audio article reaches the conclusion: it is all about situational awareness and traction.

]]> 1083 no Symbols of Remembrance https://cove.army.gov.au/article/symbols-remembrance When asked to speak at her niece's school, Tara Bucknall decided to talk about some of the symbolism around Remembrance and what they mean to Australians. This audio article is based on a transcript of her speech. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove When asked to speak at her niece's school, Tara Bucknall decided to talk about some of the symbolism around Remembrance and what they mean to Australians. This audio article is based on a transcript of her speech. When asked to speak at her niece's school, Tara Bucknall decided to talk about some of the symbolism around Remembrance and what they mean to Australians. This audio article is based on a transcript of her speech.

]]> 1239 no Smart Soldier – Training Teams https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-training-teams This audio article contains advice on best practice when training international partners, courtesy of Smart Soldier. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article contains advice on best practice when training international partners, courtesy of Smart Soldier. This audio article contains advice on best practice when training international partners, courtesy of Smart Soldier.

]]> 1081 no Knowing Thy Adversary: Why Modern Militaries Should Study the Enemy’s Culture https://cove.army.gov.au/article/knowing-thy-adversary This audio article explores the intricate links between warfare strategy and knowledge of an adversary's culture. Cultural intelligence is a tool put into practice since Greco-Persian Wars, so how can it help the contemporary Australian Army? Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article explores the intricate links between warfare strategy and knowledge of an adversary's culture. Cultural intelligence is a tool put into practice since Greco-Persian Wars, so how can it help the contemporary Australian Army? This audio article explores the intricate links between warfare strategy and knowledge of an adversary's culture. Cultural intelligence is a tool put into practice since Greco-Persian Wars, so how can it help the contemporary Australian Army?

]]> 1741 no Smart Soldier: Survival Skills Series 1 – Introduction to Survival https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-survival-skills-series-1-introduction-survival The need for survival can happen at any time, in any location. This audio article introduces vital survival skills. It will cover your survival priorities and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove The need for survival can happen at any time, in any location. This audio article introduces vital survival skills. It will cover your survival priorities and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. The need for survival can happen at any time, in any location. This audio article introduces vital survival skills. It will cover your survival priorities and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude.

]]> 740 no Mini-Me Effect – A Reminder on Bias before PAR Season https://cove.army.gov.au/article/mini-me-effect-reminder-bias-par-season This audio article is a brief primer on bias when performance appraising subordinates; with particular attention paid to the mini-me effect. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article is a brief primer on bias when performance appraising subordinates; with particular attention paid to the mini-me effect. This audio article is a brief primer on bias when performance appraising subordinates; with particular attention paid to the mini-me effect.

]]> 366 no Knowing Yourself and Others as a Leader: Commanding in the Digital World https://cove.army.gov.au/article/knowing-yourself-and-others-leader-commanding-digital-world In today's climate of high tech communication devices and platforms, we can sometimes forget that people need time away from their devices to function. This audio article explores a narrative that will resonate with many of us about today's high paced, high-functioning workplaces. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In today's climate of high tech communication devices and platforms, we can sometimes forget that people need time away from their devices to function. This audio article explores a narrative that will resonate with many of us about today's high paced, high-functioning workplaces. In today's climate of high tech communication devices and platforms, we can sometimes forget that people need time away from their devices to function. This audio article explores a narrative that will resonate with many of us about today's high paced, high-functioning workplaces.

]]> 665 no The Substance of Flexibility: Addressing the Growing Need for Non-standard Logistics Training https://cove.army.gov.au/article/substance-of-flexibility This audio article argues for ADF investment in the training and application of nonstandard logistics. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article argues for ADF investment in the training and application of nonstandard logistics. This audio article argues for ADF investment in the training and application of nonstandard logistics.

]]> 567 no Why You Should Contribute to The Cove Discussion https://cove.army.gov.au/article/why-you-should-contribute-cove-discussion This audio article seeks to encourage people to contribute to The Cove by extolling the benefits. Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article seeks to encourage people to contribute to The Cove by extolling the benefits. This audio article seeks to encourage people to contribute to The Cove by extolling the benefits.

]]> 220 no An Essay on the Operational Imperative of Messes https://cove.army.gov.au/article/essay-operational-imperative-messes This audio article gives us a compelling argument on why the Messes are vital to operations. Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article gives us a compelling argument on why the Messes are vital to operations. This audio article gives us a compelling argument on why the Messes are vital to operations.

]]> 964 no Unified Defence Values and Behaviours https://cove.army.gov.au/article/unified-defence-values-and-behaviours In this audio article, the Chief of Army issued an order on 6 October 2020 announcing Army’s transition from its values to the Defence Values. This article reflects on what this could mean to you. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, the Chief of Army issued an order on 6 October 2020 announcing Army’s transition from its values to the Defence Values. This article reflects on what this could mean to you. In this audio article, the Chief of Army issued an order on 6 October 2020 announcing Army’s transition from its values to the Defence Values. This article reflects on what this could mean to you.

]]> 420 no Carrots and Sticks https://cove.army.gov.au/article/carrots-and-sticks This audio article covers motivational and leadership styles in arguing that Army relies too much on extrinsic rewards. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article covers motivational and leadership styles in arguing that Army relies too much on extrinsic rewards. This audio article covers motivational and leadership styles in arguing that Army relies too much on extrinsic rewards.

]]> 1177 no Status and its Role in Recruitment and Retention in the Military https://cove.army.gov.au/article/status-and-its-role-recruitment-and-retention-military This audio article discusses the role that status plays in recruiting and retaining people within the military. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the role that status plays in recruiting and retaining people within the military. This audio article discusses the role that status plays in recruiting and retaining people within the military.

]]> 366 no Can Secondments Build ADF Capability? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/can-secondments-build-adf-capability This audio article discusses the potential benefits of using secondments within Army. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses the potential benefits of using secondments within Army. This audio article discusses the potential benefits of using secondments within Army.

]]> 500 no 'How Ike Led' and ADF Leadership Principles https://cove.army.gov.au/article/how-ike-led-and-adf-leadership-principles In this audio article, Chris Field takes information from the book 'How Ike Led' and links them to the ADF Leadership Principles. He elaborates on each through the lens of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's leadership. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, Chris Field takes information from the book 'How Ike Led' and links them to the ADF Leadership Principles. He elaborates on each through the lens of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's leadership. In this audio article, Chris Field takes information from the book 'How Ike Led' and links them to the ADF Leadership Principles. He elaborates on each through the lens of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's leadership.

]]> 1302 no The Power of Humility https://cove.army.gov.au/article/power-humility In this audio article, Darren Murch explores being a humble leader in an increasingly changing leadership environment. How can being humble aid leaders? Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this audio article, Darren Murch explores being a humble leader in an increasingly changing leadership environment. How can being humble aid leaders? In this audio article, Darren Murch explores being a humble leader in an increasingly changing leadership environment. How can being humble aid leaders?

]]> 639 no Leadership vs Likership https://cove.army.gov.au/article/leadership-vs-likership This audio article discusses leadership styles. Being liked as a leader can have its benefits, but should not come at the cost of enforcing discipline and standards. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article discusses leadership styles. Being liked as a leader can have its benefits, but should not come at the cost of enforcing discipline and standards. This audio article discusses leadership styles. Being liked as a leader can have its benefits, but should not come at the cost of enforcing discipline and standards.

]]> 732 no Will the Real Army Leaders Please Stand Up – Grounded Curiosity https://cove.army.gov.au/article/will-real-army-leaders-please-stand-grounded-curiosity In this Audio Article, Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Dunne dives into self-awareness in leaders. What do you think looks right when it comes to leadership? Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Dunne dives into self-awareness in leaders. What do you think looks right when it comes to leadership? In this Audio Article, Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Dunne dives into self-awareness in leaders. What do you think looks right when it comes to leadership?

]]> 364 no Empowering Non-Commissioned Officers to Become Experts https://cove.army.gov.au/article/empowering-non-commissioned-officers-become-experts In this Audio Article, Darren Murch discusses the teaching role NCOs have within their organisations, how they promote a culture of learning, and becoming experts at training soldiers. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Darren Murch discusses the teaching role NCOs have within their organisations, how they promote a culture of learning, and becoming experts at training soldiers. In this Audio Article, Darren Murch discusses the teaching role NCOs have within their organisations, how they promote a culture of learning, and becoming experts at training soldiers.

]]> 883 no Bigger Bang for Your Buck – What if the Teacher is ‘Not Yet Competent’? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/bigger-bang-your-buck-what-if-teacher-not-yet-competent In this Audio Article, Muntz suggests ways to start thinking deeply about teaching in the Australian Army, so students can get more out of it. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Muntz suggests ways to start thinking deeply about teaching in the Australian Army, so students can get more out of it. In this Audio Article, Muntz suggests ways to start thinking deeply about teaching in the Australian Army, so students can get more out of it.

]]> 619 no Orders Delivery https://cove.army.gov.au/article/orders-delivery This audio article focuses on the delivery of orders at the tactical level. Dan Ellis believes it is not given enough attention and needs improvement. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article focuses on the delivery of orders at the tactical level. Dan Ellis believes it is not given enough attention and needs improvement. This audio article focuses on the delivery of orders at the tactical level. Dan Ellis believes it is not given enough attention and needs improvement.

]]> 345 no Reflection on Leaving the Full Time Army https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflection-leaving-full-time-army Everybody gets out of the Army at some point. How and when you transition can help you adjust. Here's some advice from Rob Gibson and his recent experience transitioning out of SERCAT 7 into the civilian workforce. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000 full The Cove Everybody gets out of the Army at some point. How and when you transition can help you adjust. Here's some advice from Rob Gibson and his recent experience transitioning out of SERCAT 7 into the civilian workforce. Everybody gets out of the Army at some point. How and when you transition can help you adjust. Here's some advice from Rob Gibson and his recent experience transitioning out of SERCAT 7 into the civilian workforce.

]]> 331 no Senior Soldier: The Company Sergeant Major https://cove.army.gov.au/article/senior-soldier-company-sergeant-major This audio article is a collection of tips using advice, experience and comments from officers and senior soldiers from around Army. Dan Ellis highlights the value of setting the example and importance of networks. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article is a collection of tips using advice, experience and comments from officers and senior soldiers from around Army. Dan Ellis highlights the value of setting the example and importance of networks. This audio article is a collection of tips using advice, experience and comments from officers and senior soldiers from around Army. Dan Ellis highlights the value of setting the example and importance of networks.

]]> 1356 no Looking Around: The Future of the Army Reserves https://cove.army.gov.au/article/looking-around-future-army-reserves This audio article looks at the future of the Australian Army Reserve. Dustin Gold has been working with the District of Columbia National Guard in the US, and he thinks we can learn a few things about how we employ Army Reservists from them. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article looks at the future of the Australian Army Reserve. Dustin Gold has been working with the District of Columbia National Guard in the US, and he thinks we can learn a few things about how we employ Army Reservists from them. This audio article looks at the future of the Australian Army Reserve. Dustin Gold has been working with the District of Columbia National Guard in the US, and he thinks we can learn a few things about how we employ Army Reservists from them.

]]> 1258 no The Benefits of Brevity https://cove.army.gov.au/article/benefits-brevity This audio article was originally published on 'Grounded Curiosity' and explores the benefits of being brief. Emma Watson explores the three key benefits: 1. demonstration of understanding; 2. inspiring confidence in the audience; and, 3. seizing and retaining the initiative. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This audio article was originally published on 'Grounded Curiosity' and explores the benefits of being brief. Emma Watson explores the three key benefits: 1. demonstration of understanding; 2. inspiring confidence in the audience; and, 3. seizing and retaining the initiative. This audio article was originally published on 'Grounded Curiosity' and explores the benefits of being brief. Emma Watson explores the three key benefits: 1. demonstration of understanding; 2. inspiring confidence in the audience; and, 3. seizing and retaining the initiative.


]]> 305 no The Kapooka Tragedy https://cove.army.gov.au/article/kapooka-tragedy On the 76th anniversary of the Kapooka Tragedy, Kieran Jackel shares the tragic story of this relatively unknown peacetime training incident. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove On the 76th anniversary of the Kapooka Tragedy, Kieran Jackel shares the tragic story of this relatively unknown peacetime training incident. On the 76th anniversary of the Kapooka Tragedy, Kieran Jackel shares the tragic story of this relatively unknown peacetime training incident.

]]> 622 no Communicational Brilliance – Communicating for NCOs https://cove.army.gov.au/article/communicational-brilliance-communicating-ncos In this Audio Article, Jason Moriarty looks at some of the issues with our NCO's and communication. Posing the questions: While NCOs are typically excellent verbal communicators, is written communication valued in the same way? How do you rate yourself as a writer? Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Jason Moriarty looks at some of the issues with our NCO's and communication. Posing the questions: While NCOs are typically excellent verbal communicators, is written communication valued in the same way? How do you rate yourself as a writer? In this Audio Article, Jason Moriarty looks at some of the issues with our NCO's and communication. Posing the questions: While NCOs are typically excellent verbal communicators, is written communication valued in the same way? How do you rate yourself as a writer?


]]> 483 no Reflections of a Sergeant https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-sergeant The promotion from Corporal to Sergeant can feel like a daunting experience. In this Audio Article, Aaron Thomas offers some advice for new Sergeants based on his experience. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove The promotion from Corporal to Sergeant can feel like a daunting experience. In this Audio Article, Aaron Thomas offers some advice for new Sergeants based on his experience. The promotion from Corporal to Sergeant can feel like a daunting experience. In this Audio Article, Aaron Thomas offers some advice for new Sergeants based on his experience.

]]> 736 no The Forgotten Culture https://cove.army.gov.au/article/forgotten-culture In this Audio Article, Matteo Pesce provides insight as to how our Army in Motion can bring back the collective culture to the Mess. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Matteo Pesce provides insight as to how our Army in Motion can bring back the collective culture to the Mess. In this Audio Article, Matteo Pesce provides insight as to how our Army in Motion can bring back the collective culture to the Mess.

]]> 685 no Does Logistics Just Happen? https://cove.army.gov.au/article/does-logistics-just-happen This Audio Article describes how people make logistics work and how developing relationships with the people behind that effort can yield results. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Audio Article describes how people make logistics work and how developing relationships with the people behind that effort can yield results. This Audio Article describes how people make logistics work and how developing relationships with the people behind that effort can yield results.

]]> 478 no Building Competition into Training https://cove.army.gov.au/article/building-competition-training This Audio Article looks at lessons the Australian Army can learn from professional sport. Are there any others? Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Audio Article looks at lessons the Australian Army can learn from professional sport. Are there any others? This Audio Article looks at lessons the Australian Army can learn from professional sport. Are there any others?

]]> 1495 no Smart Soldier: Army Reserve https://cove.army.gov.au/article/smart-soldier-army-reserve Want to learn more about the Australian Army Reserve? This article discusses engagement between Reserve soldiers with Regulars and answers common questions. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove Want to learn more about the Australian Army Reserve? This article discusses engagement between Reserve soldiers with Regulars and answers common questions. Want to learn more about the Australian Army Reserve? This article discusses engagement between Reserve soldiers with Regulars and answers common questions.

]]> 736 no Combat Behaviours https://cove.army.gov.au/article/combat-behaviours In this Audio Article, the author argues combat behaviours are a result of instructor competence, realistic training, and a robust program. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, the author argues combat behaviours are a result of instructor competence, realistic training, and a robust program. In this Audio Article, the author argues combat behaviours are a result of instructor competence, realistic training, and a robust program.

]]> 370 no Drone Wars, AI and the Future of Unmanned Battlefield Systems https://cove.army.gov.au/article/drone-wars-ai-and-future-unmanned-battlefield-systems This Audio Article contemplates the future of unmanned battlefield systems and AI. This article takes a critical look at how Western militaries may be failing to keep up with how these technologies are changing and will change the nature of conflict. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Audio Article contemplates the future of unmanned battlefield systems and AI. This article takes a critical look at how Western militaries may be failing to keep up with how these technologies are changing and will change the nature of conflict. This Audio Article contemplates the future of unmanned battlefield systems and AI. This article takes a critical look at how Western militaries may be failing to keep up with how these technologies are changing and will change the nature of conflict.

]]> 685 no Reflection From an RSM https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflection-rsm In this Audio Article, Jason Moriarty reflects on his last two years as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. In this honest and informative article, he shares his lessons learnt. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Jason Moriarty reflects on his last two years as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. In this honest and informative article, he shares his lessons learnt. In this Audio Article, Jason Moriarty reflects on his last two years as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. In this honest and informative article, he shares his lessons learnt.

]]> 689 no Reflections on Battalion Command https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-battalion-command In this Audio Article, Nathan Pierpoint reflects on his time in command of 1 MP Bn. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Nathan Pierpoint reflects on his time in command of 1 MP Bn. In this Audio Article, Nathan Pierpoint reflects on his time in command of 1 MP Bn.

]]> 818 no Leadership vs Management https://cove.army.gov.au/article/leadership-vs-management In this Audio Article, Chris McDougall argues that management and leadership are not two ends of a spectrum; they are complementary lines of effort that all bosses need to excel at. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Chris McDougall argues that management and leadership are not two ends of a spectrum; they are complementary lines of effort that all bosses need to excel at. In this Audio Article, Chris McDougall argues that management and leadership are not two ends of a spectrum; they are complementary lines of effort that all bosses need to excel at.

]]> 446 no Defining the Role of the Regimental Sergeant Major https://cove.army.gov.au/article/defining-role-regimental-sergeant-major In this Audio Article, Joel McMahon defines the role of the Regimental Sergeant Major. Has he got it right? Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Joel McMahon defines the role of the Regimental Sergeant Major. Has he got it right? In this Audio Article, Joel McMahon defines the role of the Regimental Sergeant Major. Has he got it right?

]]> 857 no A Brigade Commander's Expectation of Unit Commanding Officers - A Primer https://cove.army.gov.au/article/brigade-commanders-expectations-unit-commanding-officers-brief-primer In this Audio Article, Scott Winter provides his expectations of unit COs within a combat Brigade. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Scott Winter provides his expectations of unit COs within a combat Brigade. In this Audio Article, Scott Winter provides his expectations of unit COs within a combat Brigade.

]]> 265 no I've Made it Through the First Few Months as an OC - What do I do now? Tips for Company Commanders https://cove.army.gov.au/article/ive-made-it-through-first-few-months-oc-what-do-i-do-now-tips-company-commanders In this Audio Article, Nathan Pierpoint talks from the viewpoint of a former Commanding Officer, providing advice for new sub-unit commanders. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Nathan Pierpoint talks from the viewpoint of a former Commanding Officer, providing advice for new sub-unit commanders. In this Audio Article, Nathan Pierpoint talks from the viewpoint of a former Commanding Officer, providing advice for new sub-unit commanders.

]]> 657 no Responsibility, Accountability & Culpability - Three Cognitive Pillars To Guide Command Comprehension and Decision Making https://cove.army.gov.au/article/responsibility-accountability-and-culpability-three-cognitive-pillars-guide-command-comprehension-and-decision-making In this Audio Article, Michael Scott shares the three cognitive pillars he has used to guide their command and decision making process. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Michael Scott shares the three cognitive pillars he has used to guide their command and decision making process. In this Audio Article, Michael Scott shares the three cognitive pillars he has used to guide their command and decision making process.

]]> 580 no Sovereign Access - New Conceptions Of Old Mobilisation https://cove.army.gov.au/article/sovereign-access-new-conceptions-old-mobilisation In this Audio Article, Mike Kalms discusses rethinking mobilisation as sovereign access and focusing on the 'what' and 'how' instead of 'when' and 'why'. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Mike Kalms discusses rethinking mobilisation as sovereign access and focusing on the 'what' and 'how' instead of 'when' and 'why'. In this Audio Article, Mike Kalms discusses rethinking mobilisation as sovereign access and focusing on the 'what' and 'how' instead of 'when' and 'why'.

]]> 470 no Leading at the Tactical Level https://cove.army.gov.au/article/leading-tactical-level In this Audio Article, Major General Jake Ellwood examines three key aspects of leadership at the tactical level: competence, communication and character. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Major General Jake Ellwood examines three key aspects of leadership at the tactical level: competence, communication and character. In this Audio Article, Major General Jake Ellwood examines three key aspects of leadership at the tactical level: competence, communication and character.

]]> 331 no Do Something! https://cove.army.gov.au/article/do-something-2021-cove-competition-winner In this Audio Article, Sean Gwynne speaks of combatting risk aversion, overthinking, and laziness by taking an action-forward stance, seeking to DO as a priority. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Sean Gwynne speaks of combatting risk aversion, overthinking, and laziness by taking an action-forward stance, seeking to DO as a priority. In this Audio Article, Sean Gwynne speaks of combatting risk aversion, overthinking, and laziness by taking an action-forward stance, seeking to DO as a priority.

]]> 305 no The Battle Of Marawi: Small Team Lessons Learned For The Close Fight https://cove.army.gov.au/article/battle-marawi-small-team-lessons-learned-close-fight Mon, 23 May 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove 2676 no Hormones and Teamwork: Why Military Leaders Eat Last https://cove.army.gov.au/article/hormones-and-teamwork-why-military-leaders-eat-last In this Audio Article, Bryn Smith delivers an overview on how hormones affect team dynamics and thus the cohesion and effectiveness of Army units. Mon, 16 May 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove In this Audio Article, Bryn Smith delivers an overview on how hormones affect team dynamics and thus the cohesion and effectiveness of Army units. In this Audio Article, Bryn Smith delivers an overview on how hormones affect team dynamics and thus the cohesion and effectiveness of Army units.

]]> 511 no Tactical Spurs Part 2: Finding the Reward in Risk https://cove.army.gov.au/article/tactical-spurs-part-2-finding-reward-risk Army Risk Management theory has the tools to exploit tactical risk, but this Audio Article argues the Australian Army does not use them as effectively as it could. Mon, 09 May 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove Army Risk Management theory has the tools to exploit tactical risk, but this Audio Article argues the Australian Army does not use them as effectively as it could. Army Risk Management theory has the tools to exploit tactical risk, but this Audio Article argues the Australian Army does not use them as effectively as it could.

]]> 1073 no Reflections On Psychological Rank https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflections-psychological-rank-2021-cove-competition This Audio Article is from a 2021 Cove Competition entry from Bryn Smith. Who introduces the concept of psychological rank and how it relates to being a leader within Army. Mon, 02 May 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Audio Article is from a 2021 Cove Competition entry from Bryn Smith. Who introduces the concept of psychological rank and how it relates to being a leader within Army. This Audio Article is from a 2021 Cove Competition entry from Bryn Smith. Who introduces the concept of psychological rank and how it relates to being a leader within Army.

]]> 334 no Cognitive Warfare https://cove.army.gov.au/article/cognitive-warfare This Audio Article looks at cognitive warfare. It is the fight we've got and we must re-orientate to meet this challenge. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Audio Article looks at cognitive warfare. It is the fight we've got and we must re-orientate to meet this challenge. This Audio Article looks at cognitive warfare. It is the fight we've got and we must re-orientate to meet this challenge.

]]> 681 no An Entrenched Culture - Part 1: What the Army Could Learn from the Emergency Services https://cove.army.gov.au/article/entrenched-culture-part-one-what-army-could-learn-emergency-services This Audio Article posits that entrenched Army culture holds it back from being as effective as it could be in domestic operations, drawing on examples and lessons from Operation NSW FLOOD ASSIST 2021. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove This Audio Article posits that entrenched Army culture holds it back from being as effective as it could be in domestic operations, drawing on examples and lessons from Operation NSW FLOOD ASSIST 2021. This Audio Article posits that entrenched Army culture holds it back from being as effective as it could be in domestic operations, drawing on examples and lessons from Operation NSW FLOOD ASSIST 2021.

]]> 630 no Reflection: ADF Support to Local Communities on ANZAC Day https://cove.army.gov.au/article/reflection-adf-support-local-communities-anzac-day Every ANZAC Day, support requests for community support are tasked out. Marcus Luciani reflects on a memorable interaction with a small country community. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The Cove Every ANZAC Day, support requests for community support are tasked out. Marcus Luciani reflects on a memorable interaction with a small country community. Every ANZAC Day, support requests for community support are tasked out. Marcus Luciani reflects on a memorable interaction with a small country community.

]]> 239 no