In this course students will examine the difficulties for military forces, civilian agencies and humanitarian actors in navigating the 'space' in which they are co-located. Policies, principles and practices of the Australian Government, the United Nations, and other key international actors and non-government organisations will be considered. Attention will also be given to disaster risk reduction and peace-building strategies to help minimise the severity of natural disasters and the reversion of fragile states into conflict. Focus will be given to the problems and severity of population displacement, and to the civil-military requirements to implement population protection. The overall aim of the course is for students to gain a better understanding of the boundaries and complexities of civil-military relations in disaster, stabilisation and conflict situations, and to consider initiatives relevant to Australia and its region.

 

Students will engage with policymakers and practitioners from the Australia Government, the non-government sector and the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Federal Police. Learning activities will include examples of complex case studies, scenarios and simulations.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Acquire a critical understanding of the growing importance of civil-military relations in national security policymaking.
2. Critically assess current policies relevant to civil-military relations in complex and contemporary national security issues.
3. Formulate, analyse and evaluate policy options for civil-military policy development and implementation.
4. Develop and communicate ideas, analysis, and argument in a range of forms for professional and scholarly audiences. 

Research-Led Teaching

Dr Sanders is an academic with over two decades of practice in the Australian Defence Force, as a legal practitioner and signals officer. She will coodrinate the delivery of the course with the expertise of the Australian Civil-Military Centre's team of experts in civil-military affairs, including Director, Mr Wayne Snell,

Field Trips

One day field trip to the Australian Civil-Military Centre at 34 Lowe Street Queanbeyan. Experts from the Australian Federal Police, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Australian Defence Force will provide lectures on civil-military issues. Students will be responsible for their own travel to the premises.

Additional Course Costs

Nil.

Required Resources

A reliable internet connection and computer suited to academic research and writing such as a laptop.

Recommended Resources

A list of Case Studies, Readings and some additional .pdfs of readings are on Wattle. Use these to inform your research for your assessments, but you will need to read more widely than this list. Use the library and reputable public sources.

Staff Feedback

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

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc.

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). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Other Information

CRAWFORD ACADEMIC SKILLS

The Crawford School of Public Policy has its own Academic Skills team dedicated to helping students to understand the academic expectations of studying at Crawford and succeed in their chosen program of study. Through individual appointments, course-embedded workshops and online resources, Crawford Academic Skills provides tailored advice to students keen to develop their academic reading, thinking, planning, writing, and presentation skills.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	19 September. The Wattle course is available and a preliminary Reading list will be made available before the course begins.	See Wattle.
2	3 October, 1500-1700. Online introductory session. This session will introduce you to the course and the key themes of the following sessions, with an outline of how to prepare for your first assessment, to be presented in-class on 17th October.	Online class.
3	17 October, 1000-1300. In-person classes, ANU. The first day of classes will address the legal framework of civil-military operations and relevant legal mandates; and civil-military actors. Dr Sanders will be joined by Jules Frost - the ACMC's humanitarian advisor.	In-person class, at ANU.
4	17 October, 1400-1700. Students will each present their 10 minute case study presentation on civil-military challenges identified from existing case studies; with discussions with Dr Sanders, Dr McLean (ACMC) and Mr Snell (Director ACMC) regarding each case study.	10 minute in-class oral presentation, 20%, at ANU. (Civil-military case study challenges).
5	18 October, 1000 - 1700 the course continues with a field trip to the Australian Civil-Military Centre at 34 Lowe Street Queanbeyan but will also be streamed live. This day will involve lectures from representatives of the military, police, foreign ministry and NGO sector, outlining their contrasting mandates and capabilities. Sessions will include: challenges to humanitarian planning and delivery (ICRC representative); military planning (Mr Damian Eaton, ACMC); Poice planning (SGT Travers, ACMC); Civ-mil coordination (ACMC presenter); Contemporary research issues in civil-military affairs (Dr McLean, Mr Snell and Dr Ball).	In-person classes at ACMC. (field-trip)
6	31 October, 1500-1700. Online wrap-up session. Includes discussion of assessment requirements, with Dr Sanders, Dr McLean and Mr Snell.	Online class.
7	7 November, 1400: the risk assessment is due through TurnItIn.	500 word risk assessment using provided template, 25% (Civil-military risk assessment on case study, linked to final essay).
8	21 November, 1400: the final essay is due through TurnItIn.	2,000 word essay, 55% (Civil-military plan on a case study).

Tutorial Registration

NA

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
10 minute in-class oral presentation: case-study analysis (20%)	20 %	17/10/2024	18/10/2024	1,4
Civil-Military Risk Assessment	20 %	07/11/2024	14/11/2024	1,2,3,4
Civil-Military Response Plan 60%	60 %	21/11/2024	05/12/2024	1,2,3,4

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

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• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
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• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

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 Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

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.

Participation

It is essential that you can attend the field trip at the Australian Civil-Military Centre to be provided the content and context to respond to the assessment scenario challenges.

Assessment Task 1

10 minute in-class oral presentation: case-study analysis (20%)

10 minute in-class presentation, accompanied by PowerPoint presentation.

Students present on one of the case studies (below), and reflect upon the contemporary challenges to civ-mil cooperation provided in the introductory session.

It is recommended the students address the below issues in their 10 minutes:

• 1. Introduction to the specific situation,
• 2. The military response,
• 3. The civilian response,
• 4. The cooperation between them,
• 5. Link to the contemporary challenges of civ-mil cooperation,
• 6. Reflections on practices to learn about to address those challenges. 

Students are to select one case study from the below sites:

• https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a801702ed915d74e622c679/archive_doctrine_uk_jdp_3_40_paper_c2_case_studies.pdf
• https://thesimonscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IAJ-3-1-pg23-30.pdf
• https://www.cfe-dmha.org/Publications/Case-Studies-Factsheets

Assessment Task 2

Civil-Military Risk Assessment

Using the provided template, and the same case study used to inform Assessment Task 3, students are to draft a Risk Assessment of the civil-military considerations impacting their selected case study. The risk assessment content (less the template materials) is not to exceed 500 words. Full details on the class Wattle site, including marking guide. Submit in TurnItIn.

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific’s Word Length and Excess Word Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item and can be found here.

Assessment Task 3

Civil-Military Response Plan 60%

Civil-Military Response Plan 60%

Students are to provide a civil-military response plan, using the guideline provided in Wattle, on one of two scenarios (a disaster or a conflict), being the same case study selected for Assessment Task 2. You have a 2,000 word limit. Full details on the class Wattle site, including marking guide. submit in TurnItIn.

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific’s Word Length and Excess Word Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item and can be found here.

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The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

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

Late submission permitted. 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

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted 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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