Contest Details Vincent Astor Memorial Leadership Essay Contest Essays up to 3,500 words in length must discuss leadership in the sea services. To encourage junior officers and trainees to develop writing skills which demonstrate research and new thinking. Winning essays are published in the June issue of Proceedings. Deadline 1 February. Essays may be heavy in uni-service detail, but must have joint application in terms of tactics, strategy, weaponry, combat training, force structure, doctrine, operations, organization for combat, or interoperability of hardware, software, and procedures.
Entries are welcome from military professionals and civilians alike.
Winning essays are published in the September issue of Proceedings. Deadline 1 April. Marine Corps Essay Contest Essays must discuss current issues and new directions for the Marine Corps. Anyone may enter. Winning essays are published in the November issue of Proceedings.