BLUF
Australia’s decision to base ships on both coasts reshaped operations and culture—expanding infrastructure, training and support, while introducing challenges for personnel and long-term planning that continue to shape future capability development.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness — Provides context on long-term planning decisions that continue to shape operational effectiveness across both coasts.
- Historical Insight — Demonstrates how past policies reshaped organisational culture and infrastructure, offering lessons for contemporary defence planning.
