Military Management | The Runway

As a topic of Program Wirraway, Military Management focuses on promoting professionalism through up-skilling in the broad areas of management, organisational and cultural competence, attitudes, values and ethics, resilience, and strategies to be employed as you navigate the complex Defence systems as you navigate military and civilian organisational systems throughout your career. Military management involves efficiently coordinating resources and personnel within the armed forces to achieve mission objectives. It requires effective planning, organization, and direction of military activities while promoting accountability and teamwork. Strong decision-making skills, adaptability, and fostering professional growth are essential. Military management is vital for maintaining readiness and ensuring successful mission accomplishment.

Military Management

Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions

The FY2025 NDAA mandates a pilot program using subordinate and peer feedback in O-5 and O-6 officer promotions. This initiative aims to enhance leadership accountability while navigating anonymity-related challenges. Select combat roles will participate initially

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The Medic’s Journey: A Tale of Two Battles

This article chronicles the evolution of a U.S. Army combat medic's career, highlighting technological advancements and their impact on battlefield medicine, leadership, and resilience.

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New Zealand Signs for Utility Vehicle Replacement

As the start of a multi-phase Unimog and Pinzgauer fleet replacement program, NZ's Army will receive 60 modern light and medium utility vehicles improving interoperability with allies, including NATO. NZ$100 million cost.

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Houthis’ Lesson for the US Army: How a Land Force Can Fight a Maritime War

Houthi tactics in the Red Sea offer key insights into shore-based sea control for the US Army—highlighting the use of drones, geographic dispersal, Mid-Range Fires, Allied interoperability, and long-range precision missiles in littoral conflicts.

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Northern defence is getting more talk than action

Although investment continues at Tindal Air Force base, a lack of coordinated infrastructure action—particularly in rail and road links—limits defence readiness in the Northern Territory, impacting logistics, US basing, and force deployment.

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Collisions Between Planes and Birds Follow Seasonal Patterns and Overlap with Breeding and Migration – New Research

Bird strikes peak in late summer and autumn—August in the northern hemisphere and April in the southern—but climate change may alter this pattern. Aviation authorities, scientists, and policymakers need to cooperate to minimise risks.

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Complex army kit is concentrating at Townsville. It should be managed there

Positioning Army management offices in Townsville would support complex equipment sustainment and make the best use of experienced local personnel—a cost-effective, security-conscious solution.

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DAF senior leaders discuss quality of life, modernizing forces

A recent USAF summit focused on quality of life concerns—recognising personnel readiness suffers when domestic challenges distract from mission focus and operational effectiveness.

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Authors Sue AI Company Anthropic, Alleging ‘Large-Scale Theft’ of Their Work

AI relies on human-generated data—users should consider the ethical implications and ensure that contributions are fairly acknowledged and compensated.

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How to Improve Load-Bearing Skills Required by the Military Through Fitness

This USA Military magazine suggests building strength and endurance with sandbags, kettlebells, and exercises tailored for military tasks like carrying heavy gear or personnel.