Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC

Commandant Australian War College. The Australian War College is home to the Defence and Strategic Studies Course and the Australian Command and Staff Courses.

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

🎉 Historic moment for 🇹🇱! Congrats to DSSC 2022 graduate Chief Superintendent Natércia Martins on her appointment as the first female Deputy Commander General of the National Police of Timor-Leste. A ground-breaking achievement & an inspiration to many! https://t.co/Dph9a9bk6h

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

AWC & HQJOC hit the field today at ADFA for rugby, netball, golf & soccer! Huge thanks to CMAC for the post-game BBQ & drinks at the ACSC(CM) hangar. Great turnout, strong spirit & stronger connections. #OneDefence

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

🇰🇷🤝🇦🇺 A warm welcome to Korea National Defense University!
An inspiring day of shared insights, camaraderie, and strengthening defence education ties. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow together. #KNDU #DefenceCooperation #AustraliaKoreaPartnership

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

I am pleased to invite all AWC Alumni to our upcoming Alumni Function on 19 June 2025. A chance to reconnect with mates, meet new faces, and celebrate our shared journey.

Register via the QR code below. I look forward to seeing you there!
#AWCAlumni #StrongerTogether

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

It is also a great way for our many overseas course members to experience Australian culture and our love of sport!

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

The AWC sports year has commenced, with both Rugby & AFL Clubs participating in local events. Sport is an excellent way for the #warcollege to develop #teamwork, physical fitness and #leadership while connecting with the local community.

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

Congratulations & vakanuinui vinaka to 🇫🇯 #ACSC 2016 and #DSSC 2024 alumni CAPT Timoci Natuva on his appointment as Commander of the @FijiNavy. All of us at #AusWarCollege wish you well for this next exciting chapter in your career!

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

Today I was honoured to lead staff and course members as we paid our respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which ADC stands, the Ngunnawal people. 🙏 to proud Wiradjuri man Duncan Smith for his moving ceremony to mark the start of the 2025 academic year | #AWC

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

An exciting day for all as we welcome the #DSSC, #ACSC-MA and #ACSC-CM Class of 2025. Excited to follow your journey @ADC_Australia this year | #ForTheFutureWeLearn

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

Congratulations to the War College Class of 2024 – you made it! Thank you for an engaging, energetic and fun year. To our international course members 🙏 for sharing your unique perspective and enriching the experience for everyone. All the best for your future career milestones.

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

Today the Colin East delegation visited the @ADC_Australia and reconnected with @acsc_j students who visited Indonesia in July. They reflected on and shared their experiences from their respective staff colleges.

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

.@ComdtAWARC AIRCDRE Ruth Elsley, along with staff & students from @acsc_j, were warmly welcomed by senior representatives of @pindad & PT Dirgantara to discuss and witness the technological advancements in ID military / civilian equipment design and production.

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

Visiting students from @acsc_j, and the broader IKAHAN alumni savoured the opportunity to get together during the Colin East Award Alumni Dinner to forge new friendships. Recognising commitment, sharing memories and deepening the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship.🇦🇺🤝🇮🇩

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

As we celebrate 60 years since LTCOL Colin East became the first 🇦🇺student to attend @penseskoad51, the @acsc_j students undertake a study visit to deepen their understanding of 🇮🇩 culture, defence & security policies, building people-to-people links between our two armed forces.

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

. @acsc_j delegation led by @ComdtAWARC AIRCDRE Ruth Elsley, met with the senior commanders and staff at TNI Headquarter and @PMPP_TNI to learn about the developments & advancements underway in the TNI as well as🇮🇩’s valuable & sizeable contribution to UN peacekeeping operations.

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

.@ComdtAWARC AIRCDRE Ruth Elsley, along with staff & students from @acsc_j, visited their 🇮🇩 counterparts at SESKOTNI, AL, AD & AU sharing information about the respective similarities of their professional military studies experiences & discussing ways for greater cooperation.

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

🙏 for another fabulous visit | #ForTheFutureWeLearn

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

The @acsc_j study visit provided a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand appreciation of 🇮🇩 culture as they visited the National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque & various sites around the Old Town; engaged in conversation with local people & learned about their daily lives.

[LTGEN Natasha Fox @CPERSAustralia]

Happy one year anniversary to the Military Personnel Organisation! We are working across boundaries to think differently, synchronise, support our people & generate capability. I’m incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve together & look forward to the next 12 months

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

Terima kasih for joining us this year!

[IKAHAN @IKAHANid]

International Day at the Australian Defence College celebrates the wealth of cultures in our region. Indonesian students and instructors studying in Canberra provided a great contribution to the diversity on display at ADC! 🇮🇩🇦🇺

[Brigadier Lara Troy, CSC @ComdtAWARC]

Another fantastic celebration of diversity and inclusion. Our annual International Day brings together more than 30 countries for fun and cultural immersion | #MakePMEFunAgain