This course analyses the use of military power to achieve strategic objectives. It explores the major trends in the conduct of military operations from 1800 to today. It details the theoretical and historical underpinnings for the use of armed force, the relationship between strategy, operations and tactics, the evolution of command systems and practice, and the challenge of political-military relationships. Of interest to those seeking better understanding of force as an implement of national policy, the course is particularly appropriate for students considering government service or other positions involving national and international security matters.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify the major trends in the conduct of military operations from 1800 to the present day and articulate the fundamentals of the major operational theories developed during this period.

2. Articulate the relationship between strategy, operations and tactics.

3. Analyse the conduct of military operations and identify the role which command practice, command systems, logistics, technology, geography, the political-military interface, and inter-service and coalition relationships play in determining their outcome.

4. Conduct historical research and critically evaluate historical evidence.

5. Express themselves clearly and eloquently in a variety of formats.

Recommended Resources

Readings provided via Wattle

Participants without a strong background in this topic may wish to purchase a general text such as Baylis, Wirtz and Gray, Strategy in the Contemporary World (ed 6) 2018.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	22 July - Course introduction/Military theory overview
2	29 July - Land Power
3	5 August - Sea Power
4	12 August - Aerospace Power	18 August (by 11:55 pm) -Reflective Journal Due (for sessions 1-4)
5	19 August - Information power and Case study: Falklands War as a joint operation
6	26 August - Civil-military Relations	Note - mid-semester break
7	16 September - Military Force in an Integrated Approach
8	23 September - Interventions and Outcomes: decision game; and 'Plans are worthless: planning is everything' (a very short introduction to joint planning)
9	14 October - Case study - Iraq's Wars	No lectures on 30 September and 7 October 11 October (by 11:55 pm) - Research essay due
10	19 October (Saturday 1000-1700) - Operational Planning exercise (Location TBA)
11	19 October (Saturday 1000-1700) - Operational Planning exercise (Location TBA)
12	21 October - War in the 21st Century	3 November (by 11:55 pm) - Outline Operational Plan Due 10 November (by 11:55 pm) - Reflective Journal Due (for sessions 5-9;12)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Part One Reflective Journal	10 %	18/08/2019	29/08/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Research essay	40 %	13/10/2019	04/11/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Operational Plan Outline	25 %	03/11/2019	14/11/2019	2, 3, 5
Part Two Reflective Journal	15 %	10/11/2019	19/11/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Participation and contribution to group learning	10 %	14/11/2019	19/11/2019	2, 4, 5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Part One Reflective Journal

Each of the teaching sessions will be centred on key themes of the course. In turn, for each session, with the exception of the operational planning exercise, a series of questions will be posed. Questions (called 'focus questions') will be available approximately two weeks prior to the relevant teaching session.

In the reflective journal, you are expected to provide a) an initial answer to one of the key questions based on your reading and own thinking and b) a revised answer to the same one question based on the knowledge gained during the teaching session. You should provide a minimum of 100 words for (a) and (b) each.

The purpose of this journal is for you to engage with the core issues of the course by drawing upon a variety of resources in the sessions' readings, lectures and interaction with your classmates during group work.

For Part One - Reflective Journal you need to submit responses for teaching sessions 1-4.

The journal will be submitted via Wattle/Turnitin by 11:55 pm (2355 hours) on 18 August. Each student will receive individual feedback via that medium. The essays will be returned to students several weeks after submission.

Assessment Task 2

Research essay

Students are required to write a 3600 (+/- 10%) word research essay on a topic provided on the STST8052 Wattle site.

Essays are to be accompanied by a 300-400 word executive summary in which students communicate their key points in a manner suitable for a non-academic, policy-focused audience (for clarity, essay plus executive summary = 4000 words). The summary must be clearly indicated and appear on a separate page before the essay proper. The executive summary will constitute 10% of the overall mark for the essay. The other 90% will come from the essay that will be marked as a separate, self-contained document. Essays lacking a summary will receive zero marks for the 10% component. Executive summaries will be assessed on the basis of:

• A clear writing style suitable for the intended audience -students are to assume they are writing for an interested government minister or senior public servant;
• Within the allocated range for word length.
• The ability to summarise and communicate the key features of the essay; and
• A clear explanation of the significance of the essay's analysis.

The intent of this assessment is to have students delve deeper into the theories, issues, and case studies discussed in the classroom. Its aim is to illustrate the factors that determine the character of military operations and their outcomes including the relevance and application of doctrine; selection and sequencing of objectives; and role of inter-service, multinational, and broader participation.

Students are reminded that this is an exercise in analysis not description. The requirement is to examine, evaluate, and explain – to mount an argument and not simply describe.

The essay will be submitted via Wattle/Turnitin by 11:55 pm (2355 hours) on 13 October. Each student will receive individual feedback via that medium. The essays will be returned to students several weeks after submission.

Assessment Task 3

Operational Plan Outline

Students will be required to submit a written version of the outline plan developed by their group during the operational planning exercise on 19 October. Students are expected to revise the plan to reflect the critique and questions arising from their group's brief but should not undertake a complete re-design. Students will be provided with the required format for the outline plan on the day of the exercise.

The plans will be submitted via Wattle/Turnitin by 11:55 pm (2355 hours) on 3 November, and the grades and feedback released via that means. The results will be available several weeks after the pieces are submitted.

Assessment Task 4

Part Two Reflective Journal

Each of the teaching sessions will be centred on key themes of the course. In turn, for each session, with the exception of the operational planning exercise, a series of questions will be posed. Questions (called 'focus questions') will be available approximately two weeks prior to the related teaching session. In the reflective journal, you are expected to provide a) an initial answer to one of the key questions based on your reading and own thinking and b) a revised answer to the same one question based on the¯knowledge gained during the teaching session. You should provide a minimum of 100 words for (a) and (b) each.

The purpose of this journal is for you to engage with the core issues of the course by drawing upon a variety of resources, the sessions' readings, lectures and interaction with your classmates during group work.

For Part Two - Reflective Journal you need to submit for teaching sessions 5-9;12.

Due 10 November 2018 by 2355 (11:55 pm).

Assessment Task 5

Participation and contribution to group learning

Classroom discussion is central to the teaching style of this course. Masters-level students are expected to engage with the material presented by their lecturers, in the readings, and by their peers. Although the size of the course dictates that some content be delivered by lectures, time will also be allocated for questions, discussion, and group activities. Students should thus ensure they have prepared for each session. A mark will be awarded to recognise students’ contributions in class.The course also features a planing activity in which students will work in small groups and deliver a briefing. Students will be assessed on their level of preparedness and participation for each activity, the clarity and relevance of their contributions, and their collaboration with and consideration of their peers.

Academic Integrity

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Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded. OR Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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