On March 27, 2025, the Army released an expedited revision of Army Regulation (AR) 600–100: Army Profession and Leadership Policy, that realizes the Harding Project’s stewardship goal by formally charging Training and Doctrine Command with stewarding “the Army’s system of professional journals, ensuring appropriate staffing, accessible and quality content, and integration into PME in partnership with the Director, Army Publishing Directorate, in accordance with AR 25–30 and DA Pam 25–40.”

The regulation then underscores professional writing as a core leadership responsibility, the regulation reminds us that effective written communication is central to mission success.

Is military writing too complicated? Learn the science behind effective writing in this article by Dr. Trent Lythgoe. This Modern Military Writing Substack will help you “get to the point”.

Photo by Pierre Courtejoie

U.S. Army Cpl. Tyler Shiflet, a Military Policeman assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Benelux in Dülmen, Germany, writes an essay as he competes for the unit Best Warrior Competition, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 11, 2025. The winners, Sgt. Marcus Holland and Cpl. Tyler Shiflet, will represent the garrison on the next level of the competition, IMCOM-Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Do you need some mentorship magic in your week? Well, look no further than Mentorship Minute Monday by Chris Slininger. Check it out here.

Have you conducted an honest self-assessment lately? This article from the NCO Journal Muddy Boots Collection serves as a stark reminder of the importance of acting now to better your organization, achieve your leadership potential, and develop those you lead.

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