The Royal Navy’s design flaws: Sea Control and Information Warfare
This article is based on a presentation made during my Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Maritime) to answer the question “Does the Royal Navy need
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Emotional Resilience: The Role of Social Media.
Soldiers are increasingly connected to the virtual world and it is degrading Operational Capability. Our soldiers’ social groupings and structure have been redefined; they are
What does the Army Leadership Code tell us about what the Army values?
THis article questions if the Army Leadership Code drives the right behaviours for military leadership
Over-Spending or Under-Thinking? The Real Crisis at the Ministry of Defence
Spending at the UK Ministry of Defence is out of control, but it remains so more through a lack of innovative thought and strategic literacy
Does The Military Need A Union?
Does the military need a union? An independent association to represent the rights and interests of its members like those which serve the police, fire
Daesh’s Last Stand in Syria – ASSESSREP 003
‘One side of me says, “That’s right, it’s like shooting ducks in a pond.” Does that make me uncomfortable? Not necessarily. Except there is a
A Bridge Too Far: The Decline of Conventional Parachuting – Part 1
If the art of war were nothing but the art of avoiding risks, glory would become the prey of mediocre minds. Napoleon Bonaparte General Lord
The Naval Review – Encouraging Debate Inside the Royal Navy Since 1913
In October 1912, a small group of Royal Navy and Royal Marine officers got together in Alverstoke to set about the formation of a Naval
Is it time to rethink Army contracts?
The article aims to spark debate and seek feedback because these contracts, and wider issues of service, are being examined by Programme CASTLE; in which
Britain and Modern Deterrence
Considering what modern deterrence is and how it is supported by all the levers of government is a necessary starting point to determining how best