Chris Field

Connecting communities and working with others to deliver strategy, coordination, training, and national capability.

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Chris Field’s latest article challenges leaders to rethink “wellness” and focus on health as something we actively build through how we lead. From psychological safety to empowering innovation, read more here👉
https://t.co/wIHvvK4jqD

[Admiral David Johnston @CDF_Aust]

A pleasure to welcome Commander of @indopacom Admiral Sam Paparo to Canberra for the #MILREPS forum.

MILREPS reinforces our strong alliance, underpinned by how often we work, train & exercise together & our mutual commitment to a peaceful, secure & prosperous Indo-Pacific. 🇦🇺🇺🇸

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Only 0.5% of megaprojects hit cost, time & benefit targets.

As Defence launches a new Delivery Agency, what lessons should we apply?

Chris Field reviews How Big Things Get Done and its 7 ideas for better project leadership.

Read more.

https://t.co/xpglmNssgP

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New on The Cove: MAJGEN Chris Field argues that the Army’s future advantage may come from the Polymath Soldier — people who think broadly, learn widely, and adapt fast. His perspective challenges hyper-specialisation and calls for a renewed focus on education.

#ArmyProfession #FutureForce

https://t.co/ujzZrPA7lI

[Governor of Queensland @QldGovernor]

The Governor and Professor Nimmo attended the Consecration and Presentation of new 8th Battalion Colours to the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in King George Square, a ceremony rich in history, symbolism and tradition.

[Chris Field @ChrisFieldAUS]

In 2025 #Readiness #Resilience #PAMI #Tully #YourADF #DukeofGloucesterCup #RoyalAustralianRegiment #DutyFirst ⁦@SOIAusArmy⁩ ⁦@CATCAusArmy⁩ ⁦@FORCOMDAusArmy⁩ ⁦@AustralianArmy⁩ ⁦@DefenceAust⁩ ⁦@RARAssn⁩ ⁦⁦@FoundationRAR⁩

[Chris Field @ChrisFieldAUS]

Today, commences the #RoyalAustralianRegiment Duke of Gloucester’s Cup, awarded to the ⁦⁦@AustralianArmy⁩ most proficient infantry section. Created by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Governor General, in 1946 & first presented in 1947 #DutyFirst ⁦@SOIAusArmy⁩

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💡Your gateway to PME, all in one place! The Cove is the intellectual Home of the Australian Army Profession, but that doesn't mean we are the only place to get your daily dose of professional military education from. There is a wide range of #PME sources, which we have curated right here in our new PME Network. Find links to the best PME sites around:

[Commander Australian Army 7th Brigade @COMD7BDE]

🇦🇺 7th Brigade's multi-national battlegroups fighting through the urban training area on Exercise Talisman Sabre with soldiers from 🇳🇿 @NZDefenceForce & 🇫🇯 @RFMF_Defence

[Air Marshal Stephen Chappell @CAF_Australia]

Great to meet @CMC_MarineCorps, GEN Eric Smith, for the first time in our current roles.

With shared platforms like the F-35A and close cooperation through our exchange pilot program, strengthening this relationship supports greater interoperability. 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸

[Secretary of the Army @SecArmy]

GEN George and I remain steadfast in our commitment to providing the American Soldier the best weaponry, tech, and equipment, to make sure our Army remains the preeminent fighting force in the world. Today, we made sure to let Congress know of that commitment by outlining our vision of the Army’s future.

The @USArmy is a learning organization. We’re taking hard-earned lessons and using them to drive a bold transformation—one that positions our Army for the challenges of tomorrow.

To the members of the House Armed Services Committee: thank you for your steadfast support of our Soldiers and your partnership in shaping the Army of the future.

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Another great #CoveChallenge response, this one from Chris Field. What stands out to you about being part of the Army Profession?

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🎓 “Character is readiness.” In this year’s Major General Sir James Harrison Memorial Lecture, MAJGEN Chris Field delivers a powerful address on character, leadership, and crisis response—from the foundations laid at RMC Duntroon to coordinating the national response to the CrowdStrike cyber outage of July 2024. #IntellectualEdge

https://t.co/1T0ax7Uoup

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

The Army’s new Field Manual 1 isn’t typical doctrine, it’s a bold, story-driven guide to the profession of arms.

Designed for new lieutenants and sergeants, FM 1 sharpens judgment, reinforces values, and prepares Soldiers to lead with clarity in combat and beyond.

Read how this publication will shape the next generation of warfighters
https://t.co/74m5gNJ89k

[LTGEN Simon Stuart @ChiefAusArmy]

This week marks #NationalFamiliesWeek.

Our Army cannot function without the support of our families.

Service is a team effort & our families are our team for life.

#OurPeople are our Army.

[LTGEN Simon Stuart @ChiefAusArmy]

A well-deserved honour.

It’s a privilege to recognise the service of the 1RAR Battalion Group as they received a Meritorious Unit Citation for the units’ outstanding professionalism and exemplary conduct in Somalia in 1992-1993.

Good Soldiering.

[Brigadier Ben McLennan @3BrigadeTSV]

Ultimo ratio regum (The final argument of Kings). Motto inscribed on French Artillery pieces by order Louis XIV, c. 1660.

Perhaps the best images I have seen of our Artillery, the 'King of the battlefield', preparing, in the mud, in every respect, for war.

These images capture 3rd Brigade's 4th Regiment firing the new Artillery round: further, faster, fiercer.

Wait until we start firing the AS9 Thunder...the world's most lethal self-propelled Artillery.

[LTGEN Simon Stuart @ChiefAusArmy]

Part of the joint team.
Great to see some of our key current and future combat capabilities on display at the Avalon Air Show, including our new M1A2 Abrams tanks, Black Hawk & Chinook battlefield helicopters.

#Avalon25

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📖Cove Frequent Contributor MAJGEN Chris Field returns with a review of ‘Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine’ by Lawrence Freedman and relates these lessons to #AusArmy. Click here for more:
https://t.co/Z7j2Z9ffS0