BLUF
Lasting success in complex environments demands practical teamwork—shared planning, mutual respect, and software-driven solutions that unite land and sea operations at every level. Collaboration must begin early, remain constant and relationships influence career progression.Learning Outcomes
• Encourages interdisciplinary thinking and diverse perspectives: The article highlights how different operational mindsets—maritime order versus land chaos—can combine for better outcomes when communication and understanding are prioritised.
• Supports evidence-based debate on contemporary issues: Using modern examples and personal insights, it argues for a shift toward software-driven, adaptable systems as a key to readiness and joint effectiveness.
• Promotes reflection on historical context for future planning: It draws direct lessons from Gallipoli to show how poor inter-Service coordination then must not be repeated now.
