Airpower Development Centrehttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/news.aspxNews -- Airpower Development Centre -- RAAF60http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/4/read.aspxFrom January 2009 the Air Power Development Centre will have a new Director and Deputy Directors for both Development and Doctrine and Education. GPCAPT Rick Keir, AM will be putting up his rank and assuming the role of the Centre's Director from early January 2009. GPCAPT Keir was most recently CO of 87 Squadron. Other newcomers are WGCDR Greg Weller taking over the role of Deputy Director Doctrine and Education, whilst WGCDR Paul Nicholas will join the Centre’s Development Cell. GPCAPT Tony Forestier leaves the APDC after 3 years as Director to take up his new posting in DGAD as Director Aerospace Combat Development. WGCDR Bob Richardson is posted to AFHQ as Deputy Director-Concepts in DGSP-AF. WGCDR Mark 'Flash' Hinchcliffe is moving to ADFA on the academic staff in a newly created position as Chief of Air Force Air Power Fellow. Mark will have responsibility to develop education and research capability in the fields of air power and air strategy to both undergraduate and post-graduate students. We thank them for their work over the past years and wish them all well in their postings.Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/5/read.aspxThe Air Power Development Centre has launched its new look website. The APDC has had a web presence for over 10 years and was well due for a revamp. This new site will allow those with an interest in all air power matters easier access to publications, events and research tools, whilst also informing of current projects and activities within the APDC. The website has moved to a Content Management System which will allow for regular updates and a range of new facilities including: on-line ordering of publications and registration for events; an advanced search facility; access to on-line courses and research tools. Bookmark this site now as it will become an invaluable tool for your everyday work and a portal to further your air power knowledge.Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/6/read.aspxThree members of the APDC staff participated in the Kokoda Trilogy held over the period 20-23 November. GPCAPT Tony Forestier, Dr Sanu Kainikara and FLTLT Travis Hallen attended a seminar dinner held on Thursday night where they heard presentations from the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd and Ambassador Rich Armitage on the topic of 'Future Security Strategy in the Western Pacific'. All three staff were then invited to participate in a closed workshop for strategic policy-makers and thinkers on the theme of 'Future Sources of Security Stress in the Western Pacific'. This was the Kokoda Foundation's third strategic dialogue, which is held between Australia and the United States, and provides an opportunity to foster innovative thinking about Australia's security challenges and helps to mentor a new generation of young strategic thinkers. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/7/read.aspxWGCDR Tracey Friend was selected in mid-2007 to undertake the new style CAF Fellowship in 2008. As the first of the new generation CAF Fellows, Tracey's task was to capture how Air Force would make Re-Shaping the Air Force a process that endured within Air Force over time, and not just a project. In this she wore two hats, one, with AIRCDRE Dennis Green, as a senior lead of the Air Force Improvement Project, and the second as reporter, analyst and advisor as to how Air Force should enable an enduring capacity for change centred on strategic intent. It was this second task that was the subject of her APDC Fellowship. Too often experience has shown that Air Force has initiated change but not followed through on recommendations because the design, development and recording of the process intended was not well captured and corporate memory was lost, and so the change foundered as key leaders changed over. Tracey's Fellowship was intended to remediate that problem. Tracey's findings will be published by the APDC and available in both PDF and hard copy early in the new year. If you would be interested in receiving a copy of this paper, please indicate your interest here. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/8/read.aspxThere is only a month to go. Looking for something different for Christmas this year? The APDC has a range of publications for sale with titles ranging from history to the present and beyond. Particularly popular at the moment is First on the Scene - a beautiful coffee table book produced for the C130 anniversary. Visit our publications page and order today.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/9/read.aspxThe Office of Air Force History 2009 Calendar is now available, and copies may be requested by sending an email to airpower@defence.gov.au, or calling 02 6266 1183. The theme for the 2009 calendar demonstrates the importance of the compilation and maintenance of up-to-date Unit History Records in the RAAF, and covers historical events in which the RAAF has played a significant part.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/10/read.aspxRepresentatives from the Air Power Development Centre (APDC), Headquarters Air Command and RAAF Force Element Groups (FEGs) conducted an Air Power Doctrine Working Group (APDWG) meeting at RAAF Glenbrook on 25th November 2008. The primary outcome of the meeting was to formally initiate RAAF-wide consultation and contribution towards the next edition of the AAP 1000-D—The Air Power Manual. <br /><br />The APDWG is chaired by the Deputy Director-Doctrine and Education at the APDC and includes representatives from the major stakeholder groups with an interest in contributing to the ongoing review and production of the Air Force’s highest-level air power doctrine. Membership of the APDWG, permanent and invited, is anticipated to grow to include representatives from a broad cross-section of the Air Force and partner agencies. Most of the APDWG’s work will be conducted via the APDC website, the Defence intranet and through planned enhancements to the electronic distribution methods and formats of the AAP 1000 series. <br /><br />The representatives on the APDWG play a pivotal role in identifying significant advances in air power doctrine based on cultural, organisational and technological changes within, and on behalf of, their own organisations. One of the challenges for the APDWG will be to identify those changes that will make a tangible difference in the Air Force’s understanding and application of its air power. All Air Force members are obliged to know, adopt and apply this doctrine, and have a role in supporting and assisting their own Group’s APDWG representative. <br /><br />Although the AAP 1000-D is produced by the Air Power Development Centre, it is the Air Force’s principal air power doctrine publication, and all of the Air Force has ownership of the publication. This doctrine, although enduring by nature, must be continually evaluated to ensure its relevance and suitability to the Air Force’s needs—today and tomorrow. In the near future, the Air Force will introduce a range of major new systems and platforms, and will develop innovative concepts to use the capabilities they bring. This will happen during a period that encompasses the anticipated release of a new Defence White Paper by the Government. <br /><br />As the Air Force continues to adapt and shape itself to meet these changes, The Air Power Manual and the Future Air and Space Operating Concept (AAP 1000-F) have a key role in guiding the way. In addition to formal meetings the APDWG will continue to collaborate remotely via the Defence intranet, networking to consider doctrinal issues already identified and new ones that come to light. The group will also promote development projects and concepts that will influence the content of the next edition of AAP 1000-D.Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/11/read.aspxThe Air Power Development Centre is calling for nominations for the first Advanced Air Power Course (AAPC) for 2009. The AAPC is an educational course designed to supplement the participants’ understanding of air power. It is incumbent on all air force members to strive for professional mastery of this, their core business, and given the rapidly changing dynamics and expectations of air power, the AAPC is designed to encourage participants to share their views on air power into the 21st century. AAPC 01/09 will be conducted via the Defence Intranet and the Internet over a 16 week period commencing 2 Mar 09 and finishing on 19 Jun 09. Academic supervision for this course will be provided by Professor John McCarthy, a noted academic in the field of defence and air power, and GPCAPT Phil Edwards. The course is open to all ADF airmen SGT (E) +, officers up to WGCDR (E) and ADO public service APS 4 to EL1 (E). Priority will be given to RAAF airmen up to WOFF and officers up to SQNLDR rank. Several positions are also allocated to foreign serving military personnel. A commitment of approximately eight hours per week is required for reading course material and participating in on-line discussions. During the course, students must make active, well-considered contributions to these discussions and submit an essay (approx 3000 words) on one of a range of air power topics that will be advised during the course. The essay and participation in on-line discussions are assessed and to pass the course students must obtain a pass in both. Nominations are to be submitted via an e-mail and endorsed through your chain of command to SQNLDR Daniel Chisholm at the Air Power Development Centre by 6 Feb 09. The e-mail is to include your full name and Service details, unit address and contact details, and a sound rationale for inclusion on the course. This information will assist in the course panelling process. The course is usually oversubscribed so applicants must confirm their ability to meet the commitment required. More information can be obtained from SQNLDR Dan Chisholm via e-mail: daniel.chisholm@defence.gov.au, by phone: 02 6266 1161, or by visiting the Air Power Development Centre web site at http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/12/read.aspxNo. 1/09 Advanced Air Power Course (AAPC) began 02 March, will run until 19 June and 20 keen participants have now embarked on the initial seminar. Three positions for foreign military were successfully filled – the Air Power Development Centre welcomes our participants from the Royal Brunei Air Force, the Pakistan Air Force and the People’s Liberation Army of China. The course begins with an ‘Introduction to Air Power’ seminar, asking students to reflect on what the term means to them. Eleven more seminars follow in as many weeks covering a range of topics such as ‘Planning during WW1’, ‘The Battle of Britain’, the contributions by the classical Air Power theorists such as Douhet and Warden, and a look at some more contemporary campaigns from Vietnam through to post-Gulf War examining issues such as targeting and international law. After the twelve seminars participants will write a 3000 word essay drawing together the threads of the various lessons covered to produce a useful comparison to stand against their earlier ideas of the meaning of ‘Air Power’, and demonstrate to both the Academic staff and themselves just how much they have gained from the course. <br /><br />The Air Power Development Centre hopes to run 02/09 AAPC from July until November. A call for nominations for this course will be advertised around May. Mark a reminder in your calendar and return to this website for details on how to apply.<br /><br /><br />Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/13/read.aspxThrough 2008 the Air Power Development Centre hosted FLTLT Travis Hallen, appointed to a CDF Fellowship to examine the airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) needs of the future Australian Defence Force. FLTLT Hallen presented the key findings of his Fellowship at a seminar held in Russell Offices in February. “One of the key goals of my Fellowship was to contribute to the development of an integrated airborne ISR capability in the ADF. To achieve this requires the maximum exposure of my research results to a broad ADO audience,” says Hallen. The seminar was a successful means of supporting this aim, prior to the formal publication of the research paper in the coming months. The seminar stimulated much interest in FLTLT Hallen’s work across multiple areas of Defence. <br /><br />FLTLT Hallen’s future airborne ISR concept proposes a methodology that will ensure the ADF is “positioned procedurally and organisationally to meet operational demands of its airborne ISR capability.” A key premise on which the research task began was the need to integrate the tasking of all ISR assets, from tactical to strategic, in order to improve the effectiveness of supporting the ISR needs of commanders across the entire battlespace. FLTLT Hallen’s research proved that no one simple solution was possible. Rather, there was a need to unify the enabling functions of ISR, these being ‘Direction, Collection, Processing and Dissemination’. <br /><br />A comprehensive research effort exposed many potential obstacles to the successful unification of these functions, not least of which was the lack of a common definition for ISR, as well as a spectrum of different understandings of the term’s meaning and variance in application across the environmental domains. Despite this, Hallen produced a concept that aims to coordinate all ISR tasking such that it exploits the virtues of air power, provides timely support to commanders across the battlespace from platoon commander to Chief of the Joint Task Force, employs all assets efficiently – inclusive of all elements of the system; airborne sensors, ground facilities and personnel – and “enhances situational awareness to facilitate decision superiority” as a prime outcome. One of the key principles identified was the need for centralised coordination of airborne ISR. FLTLT Hallen stressed the need for “coordination vice control, or command.” <br /><br />The detail of Hallen’s concept remains sensitive to the needs of users of ISR across all domains, particularly units that have a dependence on organic ISR, typically land units, but certainly examples emerge across the complete joint spectrum. The joint focus of the Fellowship was paramount: although written by an Air Force officer, the work was sponsored by the Chief of the Defence Force, ACM Angus Houston. The product is a result of extensive consultation across the Defence organisation and the joint foundations of the paper are clear. Hallen was diligent in his appreciation of current ADF concepts, using the relevant ADF roadmaps for ISR, NCW and UAS; Defence’s broad visions for the future; and the environmental and joint future operating concepts to guide his work, resulting in a concept that will inform the preparation of new joint concepts. FLTLT Hallen’s work will be published by the Air Power Development Centre in the coming months and will be made available both electronically and in hardcopy via the APDC website.Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/14/read.aspxThis seminar, Air Power Strategy for Australia’s Security, follows on from the Air Power Seminar held 16 March and is aimed at Defence staff who wish to expand their knowledge of the Royal Australian Air Force’s air power.<br /><br />The information in the presentations and subsequent discussions will assist staff who are likely to deal with issues related to the employment of air power in the course of their duties and will also be of value to those with an interest in air power. The seminar will comprise separate presentations delivered by staff from the Air Force’s Air Power Development Centre (APDC) followed by an opportunity to discuss air power topics of interest.<br /><br />For more information see <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Events/Details/18/Air-Force%E2%80%99s-Air-Power-Part-2-Air-Power-Strategy-for-Australia%E2%80%99s-Security.aspx">Events</a>.<br />Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/15/read.aspxThe RAAF came into official existence as the "Australian Air Force" on 31 March 1921. A proposal to seek a grant of the "Royal" prefix had already been made (in anticipation) the previous month, and notice was received from London dated 11 May that the request had been approved by the King. It was, however, not until 13 August - not 31 August as stated in some accounts - that an order signed by the Governor-General was published in the Commonwealth Gazette (no. 65, 1921, p. 1207), making the new name "Royal Australian Air Force" official from that date. [Source: C.D. Coulthard-Clark, The Third Brother (1991), pp. 33-34]Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/16/read.aspxAir Power Trainers Course (APTC) Session Five was held at the Air Power Development Centre 21 to 24 April for instructors from RAAF training units. Feedback from the course suggests it was a complete success, the proof to come when the participants take what they have learned back to their units and apply knowledge to respective curriculums and students.<br /><br />The APTC is designed to arm our Air Power doctrine instructors with a deeper understanding of Australian air power, from its foundation and formation, the means by which air and space power functions and roles are applied today and the future developments in air power. Importantly, the links between the air power strategy adopted by Air Force and how it supports Australian government's National Security objectives are explained. The product is another group of air power professionals, able to speak authoritatively to their students, from ab-initio recruits through to senior officers. An addition to the course and, indeed, a highlight was a visit to the Australian War Memorial, guided by Mr Martin James, Senior Historical Officer, Office of Air Force History. The tour put into context much of the content covered in the classroom and will remain an important component of future courses, particularly with the advantage of our esteemed guide: a good reason to nominate for the course if you are posted to an applicable training position.<br /><br />Although hosted at the Air Power Development Centre in Canberra, the APTC is sponsored by the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS), Wagga. Session 6 will occur around October so expect a call for nominations for the next APTC&nbsp;from SPS&nbsp;late August or early September.<br />Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/17/read.aspxThe Air Power Doctrine Working Group (APDWG) met in Glenbrook 29 April at Headquarters Air Command, Glenbrook. Continuing with the foundation plans made in November last year, the new Chairperson, WGCDR Greg Weller - Deputy Director Doctrine &amp; Education, outlined the development of a 'Doctrine Enterprise', aimed at identifying and bounding all aspects of the air power doctrine environment, formalising the mechanisms that feed and formulate air power doctrine and working up a robust plan for the development of next edition of the AAP 1000 Air Power Manual series. The proposal was well received by the APDWG and many constructive contributions were indicative of unanimous support. One initiative of the Doctrine Enterprise will be the exploitation of technologies and media for improved distribution, participation and communication of air power doctrine with users. The APDWG also agreed to meet face to face more regularly, acknowledging the worth of the collaborative pursuance of the task.<br />Watch for a Pathfinder pair in June looking at the Australian experience in developing air power doctrine and defining the meaning of the term air power doctrine today. The Pathfinders will be followed by a comprehensive discussion paper, being written in parallel with implementation of several initiatives cementing a framework for what is aimed to be a well understood and comprehensive Doctrine Enterprise.Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/18/read.aspxThe Air Power Development Centre is calling for nominations for the Advanced Air Power Course (AAPC). The AAPC is an education course designed to supplement the participants’ understanding of air power. It is incumbent on all air force members to strive for professional mastery of this, their core business, and given the rapidly changing dynamics and expectations of air power, the AAPC is designed to encourage participants to share their views on air power into the 21st century.<br /><br />AAPC 02/09 will be conducted via the Defence Intranet and the Internet over a 16 week period commencing 29 Jun 09 and finishing on 16 Oct 09. Academic supervision for this course will be provided by Professor John McCarthy, a noted academic in the field of defence and air power, and GPCAPT Phil Edwards. <br /><br />The course is open to all ADF airmen SGT (E) +, officers up to WGCDR (E) and ADO public service APS 4 to EL1 (E). Priority will be given to RAAF airmen up to WOFF and officers up to SQNLDR rank. Several positions are also allocated to foreign serving military personnel. <br /><br />A commitment of approximately eight hours per week is required for reading course material and participating in on-line discussions. During the course, students must make active, well-considered contributions to these discussions and submit an essay (approx 3000 words) on one of a range of air power topics that will be advised during the course. The essay and participation in on-line discussions are assessed and to pass the course students must obtain a pass in both.<br /><br />Nominations are to be submitted via an e-mail and endorsed through your chain of command to SQNLDR Daniel Chisholm at the Air Power Development Centre by 12 Jun 09. The e-mail is to include your full name and Service details, unit address and contact details, and a sound rationale for inclusion on the course. This information will assist in the course panelling process. The course is usually oversubscribed so applicants must confirm their ability to meet the commitment required. <br /><br />More information can be obtained from SQNLDR Dan Chisholm via e-mail: <a href="mailto:daniel.chisholm@defence.gov.au?subject=Advanced%20Air%20Power%20Course%2002/09">daniel.chisholm@defence.gov.au</a>, by phone: 02 6266 1161, or by visiting the Air Power Development Centre web site at <a target="_blank" href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/">http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/</a> . <br />Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/19/read.aspxSenior APDC staff visited the Land Warfare Development Centre, Puckapunyal, on 12 May 09.&nbsp; The intent of the visit was to engage our Army colleagues on doctrine development and management, operational analysis and lessons learned processes, and discuss areas where Air Force could assist Army doctrine development.Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/20/read.aspxThe Director Air Power Development Centre (DAPDC) visited the Defence Science and Technology Organisation’s Air Operations Division (AOD), at Fishermans Bend Victoria on the 13 May 09. The DAPDC, and a team of key staff, met with AOD Head – Mission &amp; Campaign Analysis, Mr Ian Lloyd. The group discussed opportunities to collaboratively pursue research projects concerning the application of future air power. The group covered a wide range of emerging concepts and technologies, with the aim of identifying aspects of mutual interest. Watch for APDC &amp; DSTO papers examining the effect of emergent technologies on concepts for the employment of air power, with a particular focus on education &amp; training, simulation, ISR, and non-weapons.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/21/read.aspxAPDC recently sponsored the participation of four Air Force officers of FLTLT /SQNLDR rank at a Kokoda Foundation Young Strategic Leaders’&nbsp; Forum conducted at the Australian National University coastal campus. The aim of the Kokoda Foundation was to expose young leaders from a variety of employment backgrounds to strategic issues affecting Australia in an informal and unclassified environment that would foster interaction, networking and exposure to senior Defence, government and strategic-studies personnel.&nbsp; APDC saw the forum as an opportunity to develop future Air Force strategic leaders, expose Air Force members to Defence issues, senior Defence academics, leaders and thinkers and network with other young Australians.&nbsp; Selection to attend was competitive based on age (as required by Kokoda), representational suitability, performance, interest and future postings <br />&nbsp;<br />The forums theme, <span style="font-style: italic;">China’s strategic Future: Planning options for the Western Allies</span>, was particularly appropriate given the recent 2009 Defence White Paper release.&nbsp; Presenters included recently retired senior ADF officers (including a former CDF, Service Chief, and other star-ranked Army, Navy and Air Force leaders), a recent USAF Chief-of-Staff, current senior Defence civilians and government appointed heads of other agencies, senior strategic and security academics.&nbsp; The Air Force participants welcomed the engagement with such an informed and respected group noting they were accessible and responsive to participants.&nbsp; The forum comprised keynote addresses, a workshop, and plenary discussions.&nbsp; Keynote addresses and plenary sessions were excellent, and included adequate opportunity for questions.&nbsp; Informal interaction between sessions, after-hours and during a two hour recreational session provided opportunity to meet and network with peers, discuss keynote and plenary topics, and debate other issues of strategic relevance.<br />&nbsp;<br />Overall, the Kokoda Foundation Young Strategic Leaders Forum provided a valuable and beneficial opportunity for aspiring and high performing future Air Force leaders with broad educational and Air Force employment backgrounds to further individual interests in strategic defence and security policy, regional issues and response options.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The forum was an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in other Defence programs and government agencies, supporting industry base, and academia.&nbsp; APDC will look to further Air Force participation in Kokoda Foundation young leader activities and will advertise such opportunities through the RAAF Commanders Net.&nbsp; Meanwhile, aspiring future Air Force leaders should keep an eye out for such opportunities.Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/22/read.aspxThe Air Power Development Centre hosted the Director of the Royal Australian Navy's Sea Power Centre, Captain Gordon Andrew, and staff on 26 Aug 09. The Sea Power Centre is the RANs equivalent organisation of the APDC.&nbsp; In informal briefings and discussions focused on how the two centre's perform their respective services strategy, concepts, doctrine management, and history functions, staff identified many common issues and challenges.&nbsp; Engagement is an important element of APDCs work and business plan and engaging with partners like Sea Power Centre provide APDC with important opportunities, lessons learned by other organisations and contacts. <br />Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/23/read.aspx<p>The Office of Air Force History (OAFH) is interested in hearing from past and present members of the Caribou fraternity who are willing to participate in the OAFH oral history program being conducted in Townsville 5-6 November 2009. The aim of this collection activity is to establish a permanent oral record of the RAAF's experience of Caribou operations. We are particularly interested in hearing from personnel who were involved with Caribou operations in Vietnam,&nbsp;peacekeeping, national and international disaster relief as well as operations in East Timor and the Solomon Islands.</p> <p>The interviews will to be conducted by staff of the OAFH at RAAF Base Townsville and at an off base location within the Townsville CBD. Anybody interested in being interviewed as part of the collection activity should forward their full contact details, along with a brief overview of their Caribou experience to <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au">airpower@defence.gov.au</a>&nbsp;along with any questions they might have.</p>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/24/read.aspx<div>Over the week 27-31 Oct 09, representatives from nine nations (Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand and USA) assembled at Meguro Air Station, Japan for the 9th Asia-Pacific Air Force Command and Staff Course student seminar. &nbsp;An annual event hosted by Japan’s Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) Air Staff College, the objective of these seminars is to broaden the perspectives of participants and promote mutual understanding among the participant nations through a series of presentations and syndicate discussions on security issues and possible solutions. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>One of the most effective initiatives discussed was the “Eye in the Sky”, a joint security initiative between Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to combat piracy in the Malacca Strait. This initiative supplements the combined waterborne patrolling with aerial anti-piracy surveillance of the Strait, without compromising national sovereignty.</div><div><br /></div><div>Australia’s representative was SQNLDR Andrew Loch from the Air Power Development Centre (APDC). &nbsp;SQNLDR Loch provided an overview of Australia’s Defence policy, based on the recently released White Paper, and discussed some of the challenges that the RAAF is facing. &nbsp;The national presentations were followed by several syndicate sessions discussing ways and means to enhance international peace cooperation activities–such as international disaster relief, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and anti-piracy activities–within the region.</div><div><br /></div><div>A further link to the RAAF and APDC arose through the Philippine Air Force representative, LTCOL Erickson Gloria, who was a CAF Fellow at the Centre in 2000.</div><div><br /></div><div>The seminar was not all work and the cultural activities included sampling the local nightlife and field trips to Tokyo and Kamakura to see traditional Japanese markets, temples and shrines.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over the five days all participants gained a deeper understanding of each others’ national security environment and the types of security threats they are facing.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>“The well run seminar and the associated cultural activities significantly enhanced my understanding of Japan” said SQNLDR Loch and he recommends that anyone who gets the opportunity to attend the next seminar should do so.</div><div><br /></div><img src="/Admin/DSC_0381.jpg" alt="SQNLDR Andrew Loch addresses the seminar" align="left" />Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/25/read.aspx<div>With the completion of the second Advanced Air Power Course for 2009, APDC are seeking nominations for the first course of 2010. The AAPC is an education course designed to supplement the participants’ understanding of air power. It is incumbent on all air force members to strive for professional mastery of this, their core business, and given the rapidly changing dynamics and expectations of air power, the AAPC is designed to encourage participants to share their views on air power into the 21st century. AAPC 01/10 will be conducted via the Defence Intranet and the Internet over a 18 week period commencing 01 Mar 10 through to 09 Jul 10. Academic supervision for this course will be provided by Professor John McCarthy, a noted academic in the field of defence and air power, and GPCAPT Phil Edwards.</div><div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The course is open to all ADF airmen SGT (E) +, officers up to WGCDR (E) and ADO public service APS 4 to EL1 (E). Priority will be given to RAAF airmen up to WOFF and officers up to SQNLDR rank. Several positions are also allocated to foreign serving military personnel.</div> <div><br /></div><div>A commitment of approximately eight hours per week is required for reading course material and participating in on-line discussions. During the course, students must make active, well-considered contributions to these discussions and submit an essay (approx 3000 words) on one of a range of air power topics that will be advised during the course. The essay and participation in on-line discussions are assessed and to pass the course students must obtain a pass in both.</div><div><br /></div> <div>Nominations are to be submitted via an e-mail and endorsed through your chain of command to <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au?Subject=Advanced%20Air%20Power%20Course">Staff Officer Doctrine Management</a> (SO-DM) at the Air Power Development Centre by 12 Feb 10. The e-mail is to include your full name and Service details, unit address and contact details, and a sound rationale for inclusion on the course. The course is usually oversubscribed so applicants must confirm their ability to meet the commitment required.</div><div><br /></div> <div>For further information about the course please contact the Air Power Deveelopment Centre via e-mail: <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au?Subject=Advanced%20Air%20Power%20Course">airpower@defence.gov.au</a>, by phone: 02 6266 1161, or by visiting the Air Power Development Centre web site at <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au">www.raaf.gov.au/airpower</a>.</div>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/26/read.aspx<p>The Air Power Development Centre (APDC) has recently published Australian Air Publication 1001.1—Command and Control in the Royal Australian Air Force. The book is a handbook that enunciates C2 in the Air Force.</p> <p>The handbook defines command, control, leadership and governance and describes the nature of C2 in the Air Force.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hardcopies will be distributed in early 2010 by the Defence Publishing Service (DPS) to appointments and elements registered on the DPS Distribution and Retrieval, Reporting Tracking System (DARRTS). Appointments and elements that do not receive the document by 30 March 2010 should check their appointment is listed on DARRTS via the Defence Publishing website through Defence Publishing distribution methods.</p> If you have any further questions or comments on the handbook, please contact APDC (email: <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au?subject=C2 Handbook">airpower@defence.gov.au</a>).Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/27/read.aspxThe Air Power Development Centre will be closed during the Christmas/New Year period. The centre will be closed from Wednesday 23rd December and the re-open on Monday 4 January 2010. Please note that publication orders can only be processed from Monday 11th January.<br />The staff at the Air Power Development Centre would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/28/read.aspxIn keeping with the development of professional mastery of RAAF personnel, CAF has recently released a list of books considered essential reading for RAAF personnel. The CAF Reading List comprises two sections: the first section contains a number of books and papers that have been published within the last five years, with two being a little older; the last section contains a list of what is believed to be the more timeless books. The first section will be updated with new books every year while the last section will be more steadfast. &nbsp;It is likely that the second list will be increased as time goes by. The CAF Reading List can be <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Publications/Details/413/CAF-Reading-List.aspx">downloaded</a> in print-ready format or ordered in hard copy.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/29/read.aspx<p>The Air Power Development Centre (APDC) is seeking to sponsor four Air Force officers of PLTOFF to SQNLDR rank to attend the next Kokoda Foundation Young Strategic Leaders’ Forum. The forum will be conducted at the Australian National University coastal campus Kiola on 21-23 May 10.</p> <p>The aim of the Kokoda Foundation is to expose young leaders from a variety of employment backgrounds to strategic issues affecting Australia in an informal and unclassified environment that would foster interaction, networking and exposure to senior Defence, government and strategic-studies personnel. APDC views the forum as an opportunity to; develop future Air Force strategic leaders, expose Air Force members to Defence issues, senior Defence academics, leaders and thinkers and network with other young Australians. &nbsp;Selection to attend is based on age (as required by Kokoda), future postings, interest and representational suitability.</p> <p>The forums theme is <em>Looking In: Examining Australia’s National Resilience to 2030</em>. Presenters include recently retired senior ADF officers (including a former Service Chief), current senior Defence civilians and government appointed heads of other agencies, senior strategic and security academics. Previous Air Force participants have welcomed the engagement with such an informed and respected group noting they were accessible and responsive to participants. The forum comprises of keynote addresses, a workshop, and plenary discussions. Keynote addresses and plenary sessions are of good value and include adequate opportunity for questions. Informal interaction between sessions, after-hours and during a two hour recreational session provide opportunities to meet and network with peers, discuss keynote and plenary topics, and debate other issues of strategic relevance.</p> <p>Overall, the Kokoda Foundation Young Strategic Leaders Forum provides a valuable and beneficial opportunity for aspiring and high performing future Air Force leaders with broad educational and Air Force employment backgrounds to further individual interests in strategic defence and security policy, regional issues and response options. The forum is an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in other Defence programs and government agencies, supporting industry base, and academia.</p> <p>Nominations are to be sent via email to include name, unit, declaration of availability and justification to attend (supervisor endorsement required). Send nominations through your supervisor to <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au">airpower@defence.gov.au</a>.</p> <p>Nominations are to be submitted by 03 May 10.</p> <p>To read more about the forum see the <a href="http://www.kokodafoundation.org/YSLFAbout.html">Kokoda Foundation</a> website.</p>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/30/read.aspx<div>Nominations are sought for the second Advanced Air Power Course (AAPC) of 2010. The AAPC is an online education course designed to supplement the participants understanding of air power. For military members, it is incumbent to strive for professional mastery of their core business of air power. Given the rapidly changing dynamics and expectations of air power, the AAPC encourages participants to share their views on air power into the 21st century.&nbsp;</div> <div><br /></div> <div>AAPC 10-02 will be conducted via the internet over an 18 week period 05 Jul 10 to 12 Oct 10. Academic supervision for this course will be provided by Professor John McCarthy, a noted academic in the field of defence and air power, and GPCAPT Phil Edwards.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>The course is open to all ADF airmen SGT (E) +, officers up to WGCDR (E) and ADO public service APS 4 to EL1 (E). Priority will be given to RAAF airmen up to WOFF and officers up to SQNLDR rank. Several positions are also allocated to foreign serving military personnel.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>A commitment of approximately eight hours per week is required for reading course material and participating in on-line discussions. During the course, students must make active, well-considered contributions to these discussions and submit an essay (approx 3000 words) on one of a range of air power topics that will be advised during the course. The essay and participation in on-line discussions are assessed and to pass the course students must obtain a pass in both.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Nominations are to be submitted via e-mail and endorsed through your director or unit CO to the Air Power Development Centre by close of business Friday 18 June 2010. The e-mail is to include the nominees’ full name, service details, unit address, work phone, email address, a sound rationale for inclusion on the course and supporting comments from immediate supervisor. As the course is usually oversubscribed, applicants must confirm their ability to meet the commitment required and be supported by the supervisors comments.&nbsp;</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Nominations are to be sent via email to <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au?subject=AAPC Nomination">airpower@defence.gov.au</a> and include AAPC 10-02 in the subject heading.</div><div><br /></div> <div>For further information about the course please contact the Air Power Development Centre via e-mail: <a href="mailto:airpower@defence.gov.au?subject=AAPC Nomination">airpower@defence.gov.au</a>, by phone: 02 6266 1161</div>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/31/read.aspx<div>Keep up to date with all matters air power with the APDC's new publication, <strong><em>Aimpoint</em></strong>.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><strong><em>Aimpoint</em></strong> is a monthly publication that provides an update on APDC activities (such as air power conferences and seminars), links to APDC products (such as air power doctrine, books and Pathfinders) and contemporary air power articles from around the world.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>You can find the current edition of <strong><em>Aimpoint</em></strong> <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Publications/Aimpoint/150/Current-Issue.aspx">here</a>.</div>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/32/read.aspx<p> <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10pt;"> On 29 Mar 2010, RAAF Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mark Binksin announced the 2010 Chief of Air Force Competition (CAFEC). CAFEC is aimed at encouraging military members and the wider Australian community to think and write about air power. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10pt;"> CAFEC comprises two prize award categories. The Wrigley Prize is open to all Australian citizens and foreign military serving with the ADF. Based on a contemporary air power topic, the best essay for the Wrigley Prize will be awarded $2000. The second category, restricted to RAAF ADFA cadets only, is the Middleton Prize. The best essay for the Middleton Prize will be based on a battle/operation/campaign and will be awarded a fully funded sponsorship on the 2011 ADFA Battlefield Study Tour. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10pt;"> CAFEC 2010 is now open. Submissions will be accepted until the 01 November 2010. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10pt;">APDC are administering the CAFEC on behalf of CAF. See the <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Contents/APDC-Pages/APDC-Pages/139/Essay-Competition.aspx">CAFEC webpage</a> on the APDC website for further details regarding approved essay topics and submission requirements. </span></p>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/33/read.aspx<p> <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10pt; "> The OAFH has produced a third book in the series of autobiographies under its oral history program, this time on Sir Richard Kingsland AO CBE DFC. Now aged 94, Sir Richard had a distinguished career in the RAAF from 1935 until 1948, reaching Group Captain rank aged barely 27, and then enjoyed a long career in the Public Service which culminated with his service as Secretary of successive government departments for a total of 18 years. The book, titled <em>Into the Midst of Things</em>, will be launched on 15 June by the Chief of the Defence Force, ACM Angus Houston. </span> </p>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/34/read.aspxThe 2010 RAAF Air Power Conference: The Art of Air Power, is now available in audio format. <br />To listen to selected presentations follow the link from the APDC homepage or clicki on the link below:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://web.me.com/apdc/APDC_Podcasts/Air_Power_Development_Centre/Air_Power_Development_Centre.html">http://web.me.com/apdc/APDC_Podcasts/Air_Power_Development_Centre/Air_Power_Development_Centre.html</a><br /><br />Please note that most, but not all, presentations are available.<br /><br /><br /><br />Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/35/read.aspx<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10pt; ">Audio recordings from APDC seminars and conferences can now be accessed through the iTunes™ store. You will need to <a href="http://www.apple.com/au/itunes/download/">download</a> the iTunes application.&nbsp;</span><div><span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">These audio recordings will continue to be available through our own website <a href="http://web.me.com/apdc/APDC_Podcasts/Air_Power_Development_Centre/Air_Power_Development_Centre.html">here</a>.<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/36/read.aspxTuesday, 10 August 2010, was an important day for the Air Power Development Centre (APDC). The Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air-Vice Marshal Geoff Brown, AM, took time out to recognise the achievements of two particular individuals. Mr John Hunter was presented with a Chief of Air Force Silver Commendation for his outstanding performance and exemplary devotion to duty in the Defence Transcription Service. Despite being blind, John has been a great communicator. He has made a valuable contribution to many APDC publications and his oral history transcripts will continue to be useful for some time to come. Wing Commander Keith Brent, CSC, 'KB' to many, was presented with his second Federation Star to the Defence Long Service Medal as recognition of his more than 45 year service with the RAAF. Since joining in 1964, Keith has served as a navigator on Neptune and Orion aircraft as well as with Canberra bombers in Vietnam. He has been with the APDC since 1996, serving on a part-time basis since 1999, mainly helping to conduct our conferences and editing our books for publication. Over his long career, 'KB' has not only helped to record RAAF history, he has made history.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/37/read.aspxIn keeping with Air Force policy, APDC now has a new web address (URL). The new address replaces raaf with airforce.<br />The new address is:<a href="http://www.airforce.gov.au/airpower">www.airforce.gov.au/airpower</a><br /><br />Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/38/read.aspx<div>Nominations are sought for the 2011 Advanced Air Power Course. The course is available to all members of the Australian defence organisation and those serving in foreign military. There is no cost to participants, including those from other military services.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>If you are interested in developing your knowledge of air power then you should seriously consider becoming a participant on the course. Australian air force members are strongly encouraged to apply given that understanding air power is part of your core business. Please look at the <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Contents/Education-And-Courses/Advanced-Air-Power-Courses/47/Advanced-Air-Power-Courses.aspx">APDC website</a> where you will find information about the course content, nomination process, eligibility and contacts.</div>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://airpower.airforce.gov.au/news/Details/39/read.aspxThe Air Power Development Centre the release of two authoritative accounts of air force history. <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Publications/Details/437/The-Third-Brother-The-Royal-Australian-Air-Force-1921-39.aspx" target="_blank"><em>The Third Brother: The Royal Australian Air Force 1921-39</em></a> and <a href="http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/Publications/Details/214/Going-Solo-The-Royal-Australian-Air-Force-19461971.aspx" target="_blank"><em>Going Solo: The Royal Australian Air Force 1946-71</em></a> have recently been scanned and converted to PDF. Both of these titles are now&nbsp;free to download.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT