How to “Unman” the Royal Navy
Warfare is an inherently human endeavour, yet the rate of change in the design, application and capability of unmanned systems has the potential to place
Category : Sea
Harnessing the Intellectual Edge: From Critical Thought to Fighting Power
‘An Armed Service that is out-thought will almost always be out-fought,’ Despite this unequivocal statement, from the Maritime Doctrine Primer, there has always been a
The End of Nelson: Is it time to stop celebrating Trafalgar Night?
On the surface it is the ultimate heresy. Trafalgar Night is a time when the Naval Service across the globe comes together to celebrate the
How to Achieve a Rationalisation of Ranks?
This article is part 2 of a series, part 1 can be found here. As suggested in the previous article, education is an important part
Is it Time for a New Military Rank Structure?
Part 1 – What are the reasons for considering a flatter ranks structure and what are the potential benefits? Today, the Royal Navy, British Army,
Drugs, Choices and the Military
Contrary to the UK trend of cannabis being the most widely used illegal drug, cocaine is the most prevalent illegal drug taken by members of
Aide-de-Camp: A Survival Guide
Bookshelves are not lined with celebrated accounts of Aides-de-Camp, and no one joins the Forces to become one. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst introduces cadets
The Tactical Impact of Strategic Decisions; Accommodation
Do our strategic decision makers consider the impact of their policies on leadership at the tactical level? The challenging uncertainty of the Future Accommodation Model (FAM).
Multi Domain Battle: Welcome to the Jungle
New York City, summer 1980: A young Axl Rose steps from the Ford Econoline van he has hitched in from Indiana and out into the
Dunkirk: Leadership Lessons in a Hard School
With the release of Christopher Nolan’s long awaited film ‘Dunkirk’, it is worth reflecting on the 1940 campaign which resulted in the legendary evacuation of