Army AL&T Submissions

Who can write for Army AL&T?
Anyone in the Army Acquisition Workforce and its stakeholders can write for Army AL&T. We work with writers from all skill levels, including no skill. Our editors are that good.

Articles

• Articles must have an OPSEC review and a functional lead approval.
• With rare exceptions, Army AL&T does not publish articles that are scheduled to be published, or have already been published in other publications or blogs before we go to press.
• Articles can be short, 500-800 words, or longer, up to 1,600 words.
• Format per writers guidelines and submit in Word (.docx) form with a title that keys to the article name, for example, COL Smith Logistics Commentary.

Photos, graphics and figures

• Upload original, high-resolution files in .jpg, .png or .tiff format that are a minimum size of 2mb per file for print quality. Graphics and charts may also be submitted in illustrator or pdf files. If you need assistance re-creating a chart or graphic to print standard, please contact us or make a note in the submission form with the content.
• Captions: Paste captions in the submissions page form or, alternately, submit a separate captions Word document with the same title as the article: ARTICLENAME_CAPTIONS.docx
• Caption details: Include who, what, where and when details, and the photographer’s or artist’s full name and organization: (Photo/Illustration by Name, Organization).
• Advertisements: Must fit in the Army AL&T template and should consist of minimal text and a “call to action,” such as a phone number or website for more information.

On the Move

• For news related to promotions, retirements or important changes of command, fill out the On the Move form and submit. NOTE: With exceptions (e.g., awards), all On The Move submissions should be relevant news items regarding officers at the 0-5 level who are program, project or product managers, or relevant news items regarding officers 0-6 and above and enlisted Soldiers E-8 and above.

Faces of the Force / Spotlight on Success

• To showcase the professionalism and accomplishments of the workforce as well as the range of career opportunities in Army acquisition, fill out the nomination form and submit. NOTE: Nominees must be current on all DAWIA certifications and requirements or within the allotted grace period.

We welcome your stories, ideas, opinions and art (photos, graphics, etc.). We will do our best to provide a timely response to your submissions.

Army AL&T Magazine

Army AL&T magazine is USAASC’s quarterly professional journal, comprising in-depth, analytically focused articles. The magazine’s mission is to instruct members of the Army AL&T community relative to AL&T processes, procedures, techniques and management philosophy and to disseminate other information pertinent to the professional development of workforce members and others engaged in AL&T activities. The magazine is available in both hard copy and on the USAASC website. The editorial calendar shows the themes and deadlines of the current and future issues.

WINTER 2025

Theme: Efficient Force
Outlines and abstracts due: Oct. 1, 2024
Articles due: Oct. 15, 2024

Let’s discuss all the things that make the Army acquisition enterprise sustainable: Cost-effectiveness, longevity, modular ability, contracting, workforce efficiencies, supply chain logistics, 3D printed ammo and other equipment, etc. How do we sustain survivability in the current force? Explore CBRND detection and prevention, medical advancements, triage care, and other protective measures.

SPRING 2025

Theme: Globally Engaged Acquisition Enterprise
Outlines and abstracts due: Jan. 2, 2025
Articles due: Jan. 15, 2025

Where is ASA(ALT) deployed around the world, and who are we partnering with globally? How are we moving equipment? What is the deployment process like from an HQ perspective? What is sustainment and supply chain management like in theater? What challenges does the deployed contracting workforce face? Is ASA(ALT) or other aspects of the acquisition enterprise involved in any humanitarian efforts?

SUMMER 2025

Theme: Workforce
Outlines and abstracts due: April 1, 2024
Articles due: April 15, 2024

Let’s focus on the civilian workforce—how do we build positive command climates and reduce harmful behaviors in the workforce? How do we strategically adapt the way we recruit and retain the workforce? In particular, how are we attracting new, young workforce members to the enterprise? What role does the DACM play in selecting personnel? How do we get the right person into the right position?

FALL 2025

Theme: Data-centric Army
Outlines and abstracts due: July 1, 2024
Articles due: July 15, 2024

In this issue, let’s highlight initiatives from the DASA(DES), as well as explore AI and machine learning, modular open systems approach, software modernization, cybersecurity and resilience, the Army’s Unified Data Reference Architecture, and the Innovation Exchange Lab. How are we using data logistics in acquisition?