SOLDIERS 5

In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we do a deep dive into leadership with Major General Andrew Hocking. MAJGEN Hocking has experienced leadership at every level - Platoon, Company, Battalion and Brigade and he shares his insights into these experiences. He also reflects on leadership within the inter-agency space as well as some stories from his deployment as CO of 1 RAR in Afghan...

In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we sit down with WO David Ashley, previous Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army. WO Ashley gives us an up-close and no-holds-barred lesson on soldiering, life within the RAR and his experiences over a lifetime of service to the Regiment. From humble beginnings, he recounts the early days of being an Infantry soldier as well as the cha...

In this week's episode of the Soldiers 5, we speak with Julian Hohnen. A previous member of both 6 RAR and 1 RAR, Julian talks us through the life changing moment he had an adverse reaction of a vaccine as well as eventually rehabilitating and finding himself winning the lotto! We also break down Julian's part of the 6 RAR deployment to Afghanistan as part of MTF 1 and what is was like p...

In this episode of Soldiers 5 Podcast, we speak with Brigadier Jason Groat, Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia about Training within the Army. What is training, how does it work within the Army, where it came from and where is it going? We also deep dive into Brigadier Groat's personal service within the RAR. From deployments as a Platoon Commander to a Task Force Commander...

In this episode, we sit down with CPL Josh Munro who recently deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 1 RAR Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO). Josh breaks down what is was like deploying as a Section Commander with little to no notice and what it was like doing the mission in that country. It is a great story about leadership, dealing with change, working as a team and applying creativity in...

For this week's episode, we speak with WO2 Cammie MacDougall. Cammie transferred from the Scot's Guard to the RAR and shares his vast experiences in the world of Armoured Infantry. From Private through to Crew Commander and beyond, this is a great story about what life is like as a soldier operating an Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Cammie also breaks down his first deployment to Iraq in 200...

In this episode, we speak with CAPT Ben Katz about his experiences as a Section Commander on multiple Duke of Gloucester Cup competitions (including winning) as well as representing Australian on multiple Cambrian Patrol Competitions in the UK. He is a wealth of knowledge on junior leadership and shares many tales to inspire any Section and Section Commander.  The Podcast for The Regiment by The R...

In this episode, we speak with one of the pillar of the RAR and of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Glenn Crosland. We explore the vast career of Glenn including life in Big Blue One, working and then being mates with His Excellency, the Governor General of Australia, David Hurley as well his his multiple deployments to Rifle Company Butterworth and much more. A true legend of the...

In this episode, we speak with SGT Lachlan Mitchell. He is one of Army's experts in Close Combat, specifically, Combat Shooting. We break down the art and science of Combat Shooting, how it has evolved throughout the years and what to expect if you are about to embark on your own Combat Shooting Course. A great episode for anyone that loves to shoot! The Podcast for The Regiment by The Regime...

In this episode of "Soldiers 5," we explore the remarkable life of John Stonebridge, who dedicated over 40 years to the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). From serving in 1 RAR to becoming a Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) and receiving a Bravery Medal, John's story is one of unwavering commitment, leadership,  courage and a lot of laughs. Join us as we delve into his inspiring journe...