Letters to the Editor

The allegations of war crimes against Ben Roberts-Smith echoes a similar occurrence during the Anglo Boer war and the trials

 Is it really possible for a unit’s heritage to be stolen?  How could it happen?  Stolen in what sense?    Stolen in the very real context that something that existed for 75 years, has suddenly

How do you stand your ground in a fiercely hierarchal organisation like the Army, if you’re not the Deputy Chief?

Success in battle?  This would have to take the prize; but fortunately, appearances on the battlefield are few and far

What is it that will convince Australian citizens that the government has produced a well-thought-out plan to defend our Nation? 

What happens when a tank regiment that has served the Nation in the same role for 75 years is suddenly

This is a story about a misuse of power.   Her Excellency, the Governor General, is the Commander-in-Chief of the

“The next National Defence Strategy (NDS) should deliver something Australia has long lacked: a strategic narrative that tells the public

Of course, the answer is easy … simply follow the recommendations of the RAAC Corps Council in both 2024 and

The nature of warfare changes constantly.  Ubiquitous drones now make it very difficult to conceal an MBT from above.  Improvements

The quote below is from a serving member of 1st Armoured Regiment… “Due to the sheer number of drones in

Destroying a unit is surprisingly easy … just take away its raison d’etre, i.e. the essential purpose for its existence.

Ethos, from the Greek word for ‘character’, refers to the guiding beliefs or values of a person or group.  It is

They are both held high in the Parthenon of military ethos, but do they have significance and real meaning?  

What a mess we’ve inherited! It all started with the infantry taking over armoured mobility.  Instead of the RAAC continuing

Indeed, is it still a family?  If not, is there any possibility of reconciliation?   The immediate past RAAC Representative

Is 1 Armd Regt’s Heritage worth making an effort to save?  Not in the view of the Chief of Army,

Making 1 Armd Regt an experimentation unit has reduced the capacity of our Nation to defend itself.  3 Brigade in

Why has 1st Armoured Regiment been stripped of all its tanks and given a new role as a non-combatant, evaluating

“From the start of 2025 … the 2nd Cavalry Regiment will be the heaviest and most combat capable manoeuvre regiment