Session 3.8b Certa Cito: Contemporary Service in the Integrated Force – RA Sigs perspective (Open Session)
Tracks
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Bradman Theatre |
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The Defence Strategic Review (DSR) outlined the requirement for a fully integrated and more capable ADF operating across five domains which work together to deliver enhanced combat power. For the personnel of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs), the challenge of generating combat power for the Land Domain, in and through the Cyber and Space Domains is an accepted and rewarding experience. While Defence make major changes to risk and policy settings to increase retention and the speed of recruitment, the less-tangible attributes of mateship, professionalism and service placed within a technologically, mentally and physically challenging environment endure as a workforce value proposition that must remain a focus of capability development, design processes and training systems. COL Daniel Anderson will be joined by a variety of current serving RA Sigs ranks and trades to outline their views on contemporary service within the Integrated Force and answer questions on their expectations for the future from representatives across the C4 Capability System, Joint Leadership and Industry.
Speaker/s
COL Dan Anderson
G6
Defence
Colonel Anderson entered the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1997 and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in History and Politics. He subsequently attended the Royal Military College and was appointed to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Colonel Anderson has served as signals officer within infantry battalions, signal and artillery regiments, and special operations units. He successfully completed the Commando Selection and Training Course early in his career and has commanded special operations troops and squadrons in barracks and on operations. Colonel Anderson has represented the Australian Army on several operational deployments including Operations SUMATRA ASSIST (Indonesia), CATALYST (Iraq), and SLIPPER (Afghanistan). He has served in a variety of roles including signal, personnel, training, and operations staff functions at different echelons and across several functional commands within Army. More recently, Colonel Anderson has filled key training roles in both the US Army and Forces Command. He has also commanded the 1st Signal Regiment and performed the role of G6 1st Australian Division and Deployed Joint Force Headquarters. He promoted in November 22 and has been appointed as the G6 of Forces Command. Colonel Anderson has been awarded several Australian and foreign military commendations, honours, and awards. He holds a Bachelor degree in History and Politics, and Masters in Engineering (Project Management), Science (Information Technology) and Military and Defence Studies.
