Sandhurst is preparing officer cadets to serve in a complex, changing world in which the nature of warfare, and the kind of adversaries they might face may be radically different from the past. Forms of conflict transcend traditional understanding of what constitutes irregular and regular military activity. The 'conflict paradigm' has shifted, which requires adaptation, for outcomes to be successful.

An officer and a problem solver -- What makes for better decision making? -- Thinking about thinking -- Problem solving in CABS -- The comprehension space -- The problem space -- Option generations -- The decision making space -- The comprehension space -- Problem types -- Psycho-social factors : heuristics and bias -- The problem space -- Sifting through and weighing up evidence -- The Raven-C Model -- Reputation -- Ability to observe -- Vested interests -- Expertise and experience -- Neutrality -- Corroboration -- Wicked problems -- Recognizing wicked problems --Tackling wicked problems -- Option Generation -- Creative thinking -- Risk aversion -- Group pressure -- Personal disposition -- The decision making space -- Decision making tools -- Is the 'best' option the 'right' one? -- More questions than answers.