The chief of staff of the Army’s Harding Project’s “Professional Military Writing” Special Edition Military Review that is available now.
The special edition is a deliberate guide for individuals and units on how to steward the Army profession through professional writing and discourse.
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THE ARMY UNIVERSITY, FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – There’s a field manual, standard operating procedure, or Army regulation for every Soldier task and mission.
The chief of staff of the Army’s Harding Project is now no different with the release of the “Professional Military Writing” Special Edition Military Review that is available now.
The special edition is a deliberate guide for individuals and units on how to steward the Army profession through professional writing and discourse.
The publication comes one year from the CSA Gen. Randy George’s initial introduction of the Harding Project and its mission to renew professional writing and discourse.
“If your idea can improve our Army, write it down,” George said in the foreword for the special edition. “The articles in this special issue can help you hone your idea in your unit and then submit it for publication through our journals.”
The edition features articles on why professional writing is important, how to write well, how to write for professional publications, how to run a unit writing program, and an enlisted perspective of professional writing.
It provides clear guides for individuals wanting to start professional writing, for units looking to start programs to encourage meaningful and impactful professional discourse, and for those navigating the publishing process.
Articles within this special edition are written by those with experience writing articles, leading unit writing programs, or editing our Army’s outlets. The collection of articles makes professional writing and discourse accessible to all ranks and echelons of the Army.
“None of our NCOs should have a problem telling another Soldier when they need to check their azimuth,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer said. “We should have the same resolve when stewarding the profession. Discuss, research, write, debate, articulate, and present your ideas. This special edition is designed to help you get started.”
In total, 18,000 copies of the special edition will be shipped to units across the Army in all three compos.
It is also available online on Army University Press’ website: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/Professional-Military-Writing/.
