The Central Blue

INTEGRATED LEARNING: Heading to the @ADC_Australia next year for the Australian Command and Staff course? In his 2021 piece, Matt Kelly provides some pragmatic advice to help you prepare & ‘ride the ACSC wave’ – and even enjoy it, despite its challenges. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/avocado-1…

SPACE BRAIN: With SpaceX’s second integrated test flight of its Starship system last night, we’re taking another look at this piece by Ryan Sanford as he reflects on the concept of ‘space-mindedness’. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/space-min…

TRITON TIME: With the first flight of the RAAF’s first MQ-4 Triton aircraft just the other day, we’re taking another look at this 2020 analysis by Dr Peter Layton on Australia’s potential role in the Indian Ocean. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/indian-oc…

WINNING LOGISTICS: In this multi-faceted #AirForce2121 piece, Kylie Melville argues that the logistics function needs to also find a way of transforming itself from that of tactical executioners to operational artists who amplify airpower effects. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/logistics…

STRATEGIC SKILLING: As the marketplace for talent only gets more competitive, how does Air Force & the broader Defence ecosystem remain competitive? Samantha Hewitt explores one piece to this puzzle. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/developin…

UNCONTAINED POTENTIAL: Imagine the seamless movement of a payload across the globe - or even orbiting it. In this #AirForce2121 post, Brendan Bishop explores combining global container standardisation and infotech to revolutionise combat logistics t.ly/QVkMv

NATIONAL DETERRENCE: Is our deterrence approach is a weapon-centric strategy? Or should it reach well beyond the boundaries of military bases and establishments? In this 2021 piece, @lightningulas argues that deterrence is ultimately a national effort williamsfoundation.org.au/post/the-bedro…

THREAT THINKING: Are we thinking about military innovations in the wrong way? GPCAPT David Hood certainly thinks so. In this piece, he tackles the notion of RMA and some of the ways it can produce faulty thinking that can lead to vast, strategic errors. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/revolutio…

RAMP RUSE: Several-time TCB author, David Hood, has recently published a piece with our friends at the @ASPC_Australia exploring the role of deception in airpower ground environment, including airbases. ciasp.scholasticahq.com/article/84546-…

MINDFUL MANOEUVRE: What does a 5th-generation manoeuvrist look like? Even 4 years on, this piece by Dougal Robertson lays down a contemporary challenge: how to develop the mental agility to fight in a world that is swarming with quickly evolving threats. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/5thgenman…

CONFERENCE: The @WilliamsFnd's next seminar event is just around the corner. Be sure to check it out.

In this instructive piece, Air Commodore Jason "Booj" Begley (@ocd_booj) lays down some practical advice on contributing to the contest of ideas and differentiating between effective writing and destructive ranting. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/finding-y…

And as discussions mount about the way forward in a post-DSR world, how do members of the Defence sector make reasoned arguments around the best way of implementing its findings? williamsfoundation.org.au/post/finding-y…

VOICING VIEWS WITHOUT VICE: There’s rarely been a more critical time to debate the Defence of Australia and its interests than now. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/finding-y…

STRIKING LESSONS: In this fascinating exploration of Operation Carthage and its implications for contemporary operations, Damien Hare explores the details – and lessons – surrounding this daring 1945 raid against the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/operation…

POWER PONDERING: “Why all this fuss about airplanes for the Army? I thought we already had one!” With the ADF bringing into service several new capabilities, what can be learned from some of the major power step-ups over history? t.ly/8oCHs

In this address by TCB’s own AIRCDRE Jason Begley at the Sept 2022 Sir Richard Williams Foundation Conference on Enhancing the Lethality and Survivability of the Integrated Force, he unpacks how ensuring information communication resilience is essential for freedom of action.

ONES & HEROS: What does manoeuvre in the cyber domain look like? And how is it critical for future warfighting concepts? 📡 Like + Comment + Share #communication #cyber #military #ausdef #informationwarfare #cyberworthiness #future williamsfoundation.org.au/post/resilient…

TIME TO IMPACT: In this scifi-esque vignette for our #AirForce2121 series, GPCAPT Phil Arms explores a range of issues, from the integration and use of AI in far-future warfighting, to asking whether time is the 6th domain. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/fighting-…

QUESTIONING CAPABILITY: While much has happened since the 2020 release of Air Force Strategy, the implementation of its key pillars is as important as ever. In this 2021 piece, TCB editor @lukewebb7 argues how good questions are vital. williamsfoundation.org.au/post/how-can-y…