

Warrior Ethos: from Non-Combatant Evacuation to High-End Warfighting - WO1 Scott Krum
Oct 5, 2025
WO1 Scott Krum, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps with over three decades of service, delves into the challenges faced during the Kabul Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation. He shares gripping stories of soldier readiness, the chaos of managing crowds at the North and Abbey Gates, and how ethics played a role under pressure. Krum emphasizes the importance of warrior culture, resilience, and healthy competition within units, while encouraging listeners to embrace determination and ownership in their roles.
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Rapid Callout And Five-Day Deployment
- WO1 Scott Krum describes receiving the callout on a Friday after routine training and deploying to AMAB within days.
- He recalls rapid movement from Townsville to Kabul in five days and immediate battle preparation on arrival.
Chaos At North Gate
- At North Gate WO1 Scott Krum recounts scenes of chaos with thousands trying to get through turnstiles and Americans using rubber bullets and CS gas.
- He describes casualties, makeshift RAPs, and immediate first-aid demands on arriving troops.
Maintain Full-Spectrum Readiness
- Maintain full-spectrum readiness: skills, attitude, equipment, admin and family preparedness at all times.
- Treat ‘business as usual’ as continual preparation for immediate callouts.