How does the Army incorporate the lessons it learns in the field into what is taught in its training institutions? How is are the best practices learnt through experience developed to provide new soldiers and officers with the training they need? Captain Sharon Mascall-Dare spoke with the Commanding Officer of the Army School of Logistic Operations, Lieutenant Colonel Ruth Perry, to answer these questions.

Episode 18 - Exercise Hamel - Lieutenant Colonel  Ruth Perry

The Australian Army Training & Doctrine podcast aims to explore all aspects of training within the Australian Army. From international large-scale exercises to individual training activities, find out how the men and women of today's Australian Army work towards professional excellence.

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Our new online learning portal, The Cove, was released on 9 December. Major Mick Cook spoke with the project lead, Lieutenant Colonel Tom McDermott, on how The Cove will provide professional military education opportunities for the men and women of the Australian Army.

Episode 25 - The Cove -  Lieutenant Colonel Tom McDermott

Private Heather Anderson comes from a family with a strong history of military service. She is also one of the Australian Army's elite athletes. Major Mick Cook chats with her about being a combat medic and a top tier AFL Women's league draft pick.

Episode 24 - Elite Athlete -  Private Heather Anderson

There are similarities between sport and military life, such as teamwork, respect, physical training and competition. The Army has recently had three of its members drafted into the inaugural AFL Women's League. Major Mick Cook spoke with Private Kate Lutkins about her selection and future in the Army as an elite athlete.

Episode 23 - Elite Athlete -  Private Kate Lutkins

Can you balance military service with an active sporting life? What happens if you are selected to play in the AFL and you are a serving Army member? Major Mick Cook met with Lieutenant Clare Lawton, a draftee for the inaugural AFL Women's League in 2017, to discuss these questions and more.

Episode 22 - Elite Athlete -  Lieutenant Clare Lawton

What is it like to train for four years to become an Australian Army Officer? What is the difference between life at the Australian Defence Force Academy and life at the Royal Military College - Duntroon? What hope do these officer trainees at the college have for the future? Major Mick Cook sat down with Staff Cadet Luke Hughes to discuss these questions and more.

Episode 18 - Exercise Hamel - Lieutenant Colonel Ruth Perry

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