Call for Papers

Advancing Professional Knowledge, Capabilities, and Leadership of the Army Civilian Corps

By Army Civilian Professional Journal

Article published on: July 1st, 2025 in the Army Civilian Professional Journal Issue 1

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The new Army civilian professional journal, a refereed publication, invites submissions from Army civilians, academics, and practitioners seeking to contribute to the professional development and intellectual growth of the Army Civilian Corps. We seek to publish innovative ideas, lessons learned, and scholarly research that address critical issues and advance the capabilities of Army civilians in support of the Army’s mission.

Focus Areas:

We encourage submissions that explore a wide range of topics relevant to the Army Civilian Corps, including, but not limited to:

  • Leadership, management, and decision-making within the Army Civilian Corps.
  • Integration of Army civilians into multi-domain operations and organizational effectiveness.
  • Army civilians and the Army profession.
  • Professional development, talent management, and workforce modernization.
  • Historical and contemporary case studies highlighting the role of Army civilians.
  • Ethical challenges and considerations in the civilian workforce.
  • Applications of emerging technologies and data in civilian roles.
  • Any other topic that improves Army Civilian Corps effectiveness.

Submission Categories:

  • Research articles: Original scholarly research (~3,000–8,000 words).
  • Case studies: In-depth examinations of relevant organizational challenges or successes (~2,000–3,500 words).
  • Perspectives: Thought-provoking insights on current issues affecting Army civilians (~1,000–2,500 words).
  • Book reviews: Critical reviews of recent books on leadership, management, or defense topics (~500–1,000 words).

Submission Guidelines:

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Please use the Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition.
  • Authors must sign a publication agreement and biography form (bio ~75 words) and include contact information.

How to Submit:

Email your article to usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx.armyu-amsc-civilian-journal@army.mil. Include “Army Civilian Journal Submission” in the subject line.

Contact Information:

For questions or additional information, please contact the editorial team at usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx.armyu-amsc-civilian-journal@army.mil.

We encourage all members of the Army Civilian Corps and interested parties to contribute to this important forum for professional dialogue and intellectual growth. We look forward to receiving your submissions. Contribute to the conversation shaping the future of the Army Civilian Corps. Submit your work today!