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3rd Brigade WARFIGHTER SEMINAR T HE 3rd Brigade War Fighting Seminar was conducted in Townsville last month. Key topics included a focus on operational preparation, innovation, ethics and amphibious capability development as well as insights from Army leadership, and industry and academic representatives. COMD Forces Command, MAJGEN Fergus McLachlan, COMD 1Div MAJGEN Paul McLachlan, COMD 3Bde BRIG Chris Field and COMD Australian Amphibious Task Group CAPT Brett Sonter gave addresses to a Brigade audience focused on the road to ready in 2017. The Warfi ghter Seminar included addresses from academics including Bill Twedell Chancellor James Cook University and former diplomat. He discussed team- building for whole of government international engagement. Observations and insights from the Iraq confl ict were covered by Professor Dan Marston, Principle Defence and Military Studies Program, Australian Command and Staff College. Greg Tonner, CEO North Queensland Cowboys discussed leadership in complex organisations followed by a panel Commander Australian Amphibious discussion featuring Task Group, CAPT Brett Sonter local industry leaders. Bill Tweddell, Chancellor James Cook University and former diplomat discussed team building for whole of government international engagement. Servicing & mechanical repairs to most makes & models including log book & new car warranty servicing l Safety Certificates & Modification Plate inspections l Dyno tuning for performance or economy l Turbo Diesel diagnostics & performance upgrades including Unichip performance modules l Ford, Holden & Chrysler, early & late, carburettor & EFI:- tuning & upgrades l Dobinsons suspension upgrades & 4WD accessories l Airconditioner repairs & servicing l Jeep upgrades with Murchison products l 8 Fleming Street, Aitkenvale 4814 07 4728 3382 P: E: [email protected] W: www.auto-dyno.com.au Discount on most services & upgrades to active Defence Force members APRIL 2017 | 47