22 July 2025
Lessons taught in the classrooms of the Royal Military College and in the field are being put to good use during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, as Army’s newest junior leaders step up for their first advanced Collective Training experience.
One of these officers is Lieutenant Eloise Taylor from 9th Force Support Battalion, who has joined the simulated fray as part of the Force Support Group (FSG). FSG is keeping Australian personnel on the front line in the fight through the provision of essential supplies and life support.
“During my 12 months at Royal Military College I was drilled on military skills including offensive, defensive and stability operations. This included the conduct of platoon level attacks and ambushes,” Lieutenant Taylor said.
“On Talisman Sabre, I’ve moved behind the scenes and am learning how to plan and execute critical logistics operations, including a FSG transition from the rear area into Shoalwater Bay.”
As a member of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Corps, Lieutenant Taylor is committed to a career-long journey of training and further professional military education under the Army’s Land Domain Training System (LDTS).
“This past year I have really been focusing on operations, but next year I will be a Platoon Leader, which will further develop my command potential,” Lieutenant Taylor said.
“Then in a couple of years, I will tackle the All Corps Captain’s Course and the Intermediate Logistic Officer’s Course, which will further enhance my specialist knowledge.”
“At every stage of my career, I will be exposed to some form of training, which ensures I am always improving and increasing my military knowledge,” she said.
Talisman Sabre is the ultimate test of Army’s integrated training and readiness, and through the support of LDTS is delivering critical learning experiences that reflect the real-world operating environment.
