Joint
Force Quarterly is
published for the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, by
the Institute for National Strategic Studies, National
Defense University, to promote understanding of the integrated
employment of land, sea, air, space, and special operations
forces. The journal focuses on joint doctrine, integrated operations, coalition
warfare, contingency planning, military operations conducted
across the spectrum of conflict, and joint force development.
We at Joint Force Quarterly seek research papers and essays of approximately
5,000 words or less that promote continuing joint education and improve interagency
orchestration of all instruments of national power. JFQ readers are typically
subject matter experts who can take an issue or debate to the next level of application
or utility. Quality manuscripts harbor the potential to save lives and national treasure.
When framing your argument, please focus on the so what? question. That is, does
your research, experience, or critical analysis improve the understanding or performance
of the reader? Speak to implications from the operational to strategic level of influence
and tailor the message for an interagency readership without using acronyms or jargon. Also,
write prose, not terse bullets. Even the most prosaic doctrinal debate can be interesting if
presented with care! Share your professional insights and improve national security.
Colonel David H. Gurney, USMC (Ret.)
Editor, Joint Force Quarterly
Director, National Defense University Press
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