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.

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Passenger on F-15 ride-along ejected on runway, video shows

A passenger receiving a reward flight for good work was accidentally ejected from a US F-15 while taxiing, prompting an investigation into safety procedures, and the risks of public engagement flights involving advanced combat aircraft.

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Air Force investigating airman’s death during PT test

The U.S. Air Force is investigating the death of an airman during a physical fitness test, highlighting ongoing concerns about training safety, medical screening, and organisational responsibility in balancing readiness with personnel wellbeing.

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4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal orders

Defence personnel potentially face an ethical dilemma—being conditioned to obey. However, if they obey “manifestly unlawful” orders, they can be held accountable. This article states not all personnel are aware of this legal contradiction.

Defence Science and Technology Group’s SHARKTOOTH technology

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Not Just a Bigger Budget: Reforming Defence Procurement

Australia’s security demands urgent procurement reform—outdated processes waste time and money, delay critical capability, and risk leaving the nation vulnerable. Rapid technological change requires timely, effective, and efficient responses—not just spending.

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Too old at 51?”: Why our definition of an “older worker” is shifting – and what this means for businesses

The author of this article explores how some HR managers now label workers as ‘older’ from age 51, risking age bias. Instead, the focus should be on attitude, aptitude, and contribution, rather than age.

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The penalties of perfectionism

Perfectionism, the relentless pursuit of perfection, is widely encouraged by supervisors. This can actually lead to underachievement and burnout, lost productivity, increased turnover, and the systematic suppression of innovation and risk-taking.

Medical check HMAS ANZAC

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I have a bit of a cold. Am I sick enough to take a day off work?

With flu, COVID and RSV outbreaks, many workers become unwell. Those who present to work while sick affect their health and productivity. Supportive leaders help reduce presenteeism, while demanding leaders can make matters worse.

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Senator to unveil aviation safety bill on eve of fatal crash hearing

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American passenger jet over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. The crash followed multiple near-miss incidents and sparked a Department of Transportation investigation into FAA airspace oversight.

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No drone war for old men? How an Army exercise highlighted a generational divide

The U.S. Army’s Project Flytrap tested anti-drone tactics, revealing a disconnect between older commanders and tech-savvy junior personnel. The exercise underscored evolving doctrine, generational adaptation, and the tactical challenges of rapidly proliferating drone threats.

A F-35A Lightning II, MQ-4C Triton and MQ-28A Ghost Bat on the tarmac during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal.

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No time for uncrewed vessels and aircraft

This article argues that trying to cut costs with robotic vessels and aircraft overlooks practical realities—these systems demand similar size, fuel, crew training, and support as crewed platforms; making them neither cheaper nor simpler.