Ray Leggatt

Ray Leggatt, retired Commodore of the Royal Australian Navy and the first Commander Amphibious Task Force, shares his journey in revamping Australia's amphibious capabilities. He candidly discusses the cultural integration challenges between Navy and Army, the necessity of adapting doctrine from US and UK practices, and the unique logistics hurdles of amphibious operations. Leggatt also highlights the critical trust between commanders and the need for mindset shifts to tackle complex threats, using Taiwan as a case study for logistical vulnerabilities.