This course provides students with a foundation of historical and theoretical knowledge relating to the planning, command, conduct and support of expeditionary operations. The course will examine the historical development of expeditionary warfare and will highlight the contribution and integration of joint force elements and command structures necessary for its successful conduct. The common themes, the political objective; unity of force (joint and coalition); strategic / military culture; sustainment; learning and adaptation; leadership and command; capability and force structure; operational environment and civ-mil relationships will be covered throughout the course. Ultimately the course will have students evaluate the applicability of historical, overseas and contemporary experience to future Australian expeditionary operations.

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

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students should be able to:

1.       Evaluate and explain the historical development of expeditionary warfare doctrine and practice;

2.       Identify and analyse the contributions made to the conduct of expeditionary operations by naval, ground, and air force elements;

3.       Evaluate the conduct of expeditionary operations - both historical and contemporary - embracing force projection and logistics, command and control, joint force integration, and coalition cooperation;

4.       Analyse the applicability of historical and overseas experience to the contemporary Australian context;

5.       Conduct historical research and critically evaluate historical evidence;

6.       Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Short Assignment (20%), Essay (40%), Examination (40%)

Teaching will occur intensively across approximately 10 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

None

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