This course provides students with an understanding of defence capability and how it is conceived, developed, acquired and managed by the Australian Defence Organisation.  It examines the provision of capability over time (preparedness), and how capability can be sustained on operations.  The course has a focus on theory and case studies to enable students to better understand the definition, management and delivery of defence capability.

1. Describe how the ADF acquires, maintains, and disbands capability over the life cycle of major platforms.
2. Identify and analyse different ways of measuring capability.
3. Describe and clearly identify force structure options in light of strategic guidance from Defence White Papers.
4. Explain and evaluate the influence of preparedness and sustainment on capability management and ADF force structure.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Short Assignments (40%), Essay (30%), Examination (30%)

Teaching will occur intensively across approximately 20 working days.  Assessment is scheduled during and after the teaching period as part of the overall program timetabling.

Students can only enrol in this course if enrolled in one of the following programs: 
 
6829XGCMDS 
6828XGDMDS 
7829XMMDS 
7828XMMDSA

This course is only open to students posted to the Australian Command Staff College.

None.

Core reading materials will be available as an e-brick.