Planning for War: Why the Australian Army Should Re-energize Mobilisation Planning

Abstract

Australias peacetime defence capability will continue to be borne by a small proportion of the population. As with previous conflicts, this nucleus group will form the expansion base for major war. The expanded force will be volunteer-based due to Australian cultural aversion to conscription, and increased professional requirements of the military. The tools, skills, and techniques of this expanded force will be more technically demanding, therefore influencing the conventional quantitative mobilisation model. To adapt to the requirements of mobilisation for future warfare, the Australian Army first needs to reenergize mobilisation planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176491

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  • Matthew Dirago

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  • Marine Corps University

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