Modern War Institute Amateurs Talk, Professionals Write
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Nov 15, 2024 Zach Griffiths, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, and Leighton Summerlin, a Sergeant First Class, lead the Harding Project to enhance professional writing in the military. They discuss how writing is essential for addressing future battlefield challenges and fostering bottom-up change. The conversation covers the need for revitalizing Army branch journals, the transition from print to digital formats, and creating a culture of communication among soldiers. Their insights emphasize the importance of quality writing for professional discourse and leadership development in the Army.
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FDO Tracking Fix
- A foreign disclosure officer's MWI article proposed a simple fix for tracking these crucial personnel.
- The Army adopted the fix within months, highlighting writing's impact.
Summerlin's Unexpected Journey
- SFC Summerlin wrote an article based on a leadership class he developed, aiming to share it with a few people over the next 20 years.
- The article led to him being selected for the Harding Project, demonstrating writing's unexpected opportunities.
Decline of Army Journals
- Army journals' content decreased, frequency became erratic, and accessibility suffered due to the transition away from print.
- This decline makes it challenging to retain a modern audience accustomed to web-first, mobile-friendly content.