The Cove Audio Articles

On the 76th anniversary of the Kapooka Tragedy, Kieran Jackel shares the tragic story of this relatively unknown peacetime training incident.

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?

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.

In this Audio Article, Matteo Pesce provides insight as to how our Army in Motion can bring back the collective culture to the Mess.

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 looks at lessons the Australian Army can learn from professional sport. Are there any others?

Want to learn more about the Australian Army Reserve? This article discusses engagement between Reserve soldiers with Regulars and answers common questions.

In this Audio Article, the author argues combat behaviours are a result of instructor competence, realistic training, and a robust program.

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.

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, Nathan Pierpoint reflects on his time in command of 1 MP Bn.

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, Joel McMahon defines the role of the Regimental Sergeant Major. Has he got it right?

In this Audio Article, Scott Winter provides his expectations of unit COs within a combat Brigade.

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, Michael Scott shares the three cognitive pillars he has used to guide their command and decision making process.

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, Major General Jake Ellwood examines three key aspects of leadership at the tactical level: competence, communication and character.

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, Bryn Smith delivers an overview on how hormones affect team dynamics and thus the cohesion and effectiveness of Army units.

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.

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 looks at cognitive warfare. It is the fight we've got and we must re-orientate to meet this challenge.

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.