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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
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.
Indicative Assessment
Short Assignment (20%), Essay (40%), Examination (40%)
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Workload
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.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Core reading materials will be available as an e-brick.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2958 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4350 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1705 | 16 Mar 2015 | 27 Mar 2015 | 27 Mar 2015 | 23 Apr 2015 | In Person | N/A |
