The Cove Audio Articles

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

This audio article discusses how and why Defence could better accommodate serving mothers for improved recruitment and retention outcomes.

This audio article argues for a less punitive approach to correcting behaviour in the Australian Defence Force.

This audio article explores the importance of taking ownership of a problem in order to solve it.

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 promotes the need for Army personnel to become fluent in communicating their intent so as to better harness AI.

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 takes another look at the logistics lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war to date.

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.

A book review of ‘First, Break All the Rules’, which details a study into what some of the world's greatest managers do differently.

This article warns service members to prepare for transition early and provides some resources for transition.

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

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

This audio article argues for the de-linking of career management decisions and professional development to improve both aspects.

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.

In this audio article we remember the double raid of Warneton 1917 and looks at why it was so successful.

This audio article discusses the ongoing effort to transform ab-initio training in Army.

This audio article warns against recklessly adopting new pedagogical methods at the cost of abandoning tried and true methods

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 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 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 provides a short summary of microcredentials and whether they should be considered for use within Defence.

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

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 discusses innovation within Army and illuminates a number of the options available to personnel who wish to innovate.