Commandant - Land Combat College

This week I had the pleasure of meeting with Brigadier Wight-Boycott, Commander @RMASandhurst, UK. Our two nations learn from each other so we can continue to enhance our officer training, and develop capable, resilient, combat-ready officers that can integrate into any team.

This week I handed over Command of the Land Combat College to my good friend, Brigadier Andrew Moss. Thank you for all the support you have provided my team these past two years. It has been an honour and a privilege to lead such highly motivated and professional men and women.

Congratulations to WO1 Frank Franolic who received his third Federation Star from the Chief of Army recently. Frank has given over fifty years to the Australian Army. Congratulations Frank and thank you for your service.

Combat engineers from the School of Military Engineering faced their final activity to pass their Regimental Officer Basic Course after 8 months of training. Congratulations to the graduates, including 29 Australian Army officers, and 5 officers from New Zealand, Fiji and PNG.

The Duke of Gloucester Cup has become a symbol of the skill and character of an Australian infantry soldier. Watch the highlights here: youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUFs-…

Cyber plays a critical role in supporting #YourADF, from networked platforms and systems that enable decision superiority, to advanced battle management systems operated by soldiers in the field. The calibre of #STEM skills needed in cyber is continuing to grow📡 #ScienceWeek

Congratulations to the 212 graduates of the Royal Military College - Duntroon. It was an honour to be part of the parade with @CDF_Aust Admiral David Johnston. I look forward to seeing our newest Army leaders continue their career in the defence of our nation.

Full time! RMC just won the Rugby Grand Final against Easts, 21-12. Well played and what a great season.

The annual Duke of Gloucester Cup is well-known to soldiers from the Royal Australian Regiment. It’s mentally and physically tough, and tests the warfighting skills of soldiers under arduous conditions. Congratulations to all the competitors, and the winning team from 3RAR.

Excellent visit today to Lone Pine Barracks & the #AusArmy @SOIAusArmy. Morning PT with trainees then visits to training serials, concluding with a town hall Q&A saw plenty of engagement with #YourADF soldiers. Thanks to Major Ng & WO2 Payne for hosting me. ‘Duty First’ ⚔️🇦🇺🫡

George Mansford, AM, with Sergeant Kim, ⁦⁦⁦⁦@51FNQR⁩. George enlisted in the ⁦⁦@AustralianArmy⁩ as an infantry soldier in 1951. Retired as a brigadier in 1990. Service included Korea, Malayan Emergency, Thai Border, Vietnam, New Guinea and Singapore.🦘

Duke of Gloucester Cup 2024 ⁦@AustralianArmy⁩ ⁦⁦@FoundationRAR⁩ ⁦@RARAssn⁩ ⁦⁦@HQ_1Bde⁩ ⁦@3BrigadeTSV⁩ ⁦@COMD7BDE⁩ ⁦@FORCOMDAusArmy⁩ ⁦@COMDT_LCC⁩ congratulations 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment on your victory#DutyFirst

Army’s newest combat engineers recently honed their skills during Exercise Bardia.   Soldiers are tested on field skills, patrolling, clearance of hostile zones, explosives hazard reduction, casualty evacuation and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear decontamination.

The Royal Military College - Duntroon held the Corps of Staff Cadet’s (CSC) dining in night recently. A military tradition that enhances comeraderie and observes long-held customs and traditions. Congratulations to the new CSC Leadership appointment holders for next term!

The Duke of Gloucester Cup is underway – this year run in partnership with School of Infantry and 3 Bde. This annual competition tests the warfighting skills of soldiers from the Royal Australian Regiment. Good luck! @Comd_1st_Bde @COMD7BDE @3BrigadeTSV @COMD9Bde

Australian Platoon Commander is coming!  A professional wargame produced by the @AustralianArmy Battle Lab.  It has been designed to develop critical thinking, foresight, innovation, and exercise decision making. 100 game kits heading to Army units now.

LT Farida Dad was one of 104 officers to graduate from Duntroon recently. Migrating from Afghanistan as a child, her Army journey began at Kapooka in 2018. After reaching the rank of Corporal, LT Dad commenced officer training at Duntroon in 2023. Congratulations!

Exercise Gauntlet Strike has put trainees through their paces at Puckapunyal, preparing them for command of a tank or cavalry troop 💥 💥 💥

Honoured to accept command of Joint Capabilities Group. My thanks to LTGEN Frewen on a superb tour. Excited to work with the JCG team as the #SpaceDomain & #CyberDomain lead, & lead the delivery of theatre logistics support!

Army in the Community. Well done to the Land Warfare Centre and the team from Kokoda Barracks. Scenic Rim Winter Harvest Festival competing in the annual tractor pull. 🥈