Military Review English Edition January-February 2014 | Page 2

Col. Anna R. Friederich-Maggard

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REETINGS! IT IS A NEW
YEAR and a fresh start in
many respects. At Military Review,
we approach every edition as a fresh
start to see how we can provide an
even better product than the one before. We saw some great changes in
the journal this past year with the revamp of the online version, increased
information available on our social
media sites, shorter articles, and a
more appealing front and back cover. We are still working diligently
to bring our readers more promised
changes. Our focus in the coming
months is to transition the journal
to themed editions beginning in late
summer. The topics listed are those we feel are relevant to the Army now and in
the future, topics that would spur debate, introduce new ideas, or explain concepts
that many may otherwise overlook. You can find the six-month topic forecast in
each edition. This allows our seasoned and budding authors enough time to select
a topic and submit their work for publication.
Of course, Military Review accepts articles on all subjects as well, that is why we
are introducing a new program on Facebook and our website called MR Spotlight.
MR Spotlight highlights articles on a bi-weekly basis. The intent is to increase
amount
the amoun of information reaching our readers, as well as stimulate thought and
in
feedback i a more consistent and timely manner. Military Review receives a great
number of submissions each year; only a fraction of these articles are published. In
addition, it could be several months from the time we approve an article to publisharticle in a future issue of the journal. Subject matter, relevancy, feedback,
ing that art
and timing all have an impact on when, or if an article is published.
MR Spotlight serves as an outlet for recognition of many authors, potentially
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sooner
much soon than our bi-monthly publication. It is highly encouraged for authors to
send submissions specifically for MR Spotlight. We also receive numerous articles
subm
although
that althou were not necessarily ideal for Military Review, would be excellent
candidates for MR Spotlight. Those authors may also choose to shift their piece to
ca
the bi-wee
e bi-weekly feature.
Another
Anothe event we look forward to is unveiling the new website in January. You
find
will find it will be easier to use with quicker access to the information you need. It
was redesigned to be more contemporary and move Military Review forward.
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This edition of Military Review contains many informative articles on a variety
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subjects.
of subjects One of note is titled “Preferring Copies with No Originals: Does the
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Training Strategy Train to Fail?” on page 15. It discusses how the Army
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potentially trains in an approach that is in conflict with what we expect our trainpotent
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ing to acco
o accomplish. The author even uses analogies from the movie The Matrix to
strengthen
strengthen the argument.
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This ed
s edition also lists the new topic for the General William E. DePuy writing
competition
competitio on page 116. The inside back cover has been dedicated to the latest Medal
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of Honor recipient Capt. William D. Swenson.
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I feel th edition is another outstanding effort by Military Review to provide our
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readers the latest in informative debate and discourse on the most current issues
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