The Cove is calling for your submissions in 2025!
Do you have some knowledge you want to share with the force? Have experiences that others might benefit from? Whether it's an essay, op-ed, a research article, a book review, or lessons-learned based on your own experiences, we want your submissions! It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, we welcome submissions from all levels of experience – The Cove is here to provide a platform for all individuals, regardless of rank or background, including non-Army members. As long as it related to the profession of arms, we want to publish your content.
Writing long-form articles isn't for you? You can make submissions in other forms of multimedia, such as a podcasts, audio articles, or even videos!
You can narrate your own article for publication as an Audio Article!
Got an idea for a podcast series, but need help getting it published? Why not try publishing on The Cove Community Podcast?
Have a topic you think would make a great single podcast episode? Pitch us your idea to appear on The Cove Podcast!
No matter the format, we are interested in topics that fall into any of our key study areas – Art & Science of War (ASW); Art & Science of Thinking (AST); Leadership, Ethics & Society (LES); Organisation, People, & Projects (OPP); and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). If it's about professional mastery within Army, then it's suitable for PME!
Units: Are you planning PME activities such as seminars or conferences throughout the year that the rest of the force may benefit from viewing? Why not arrange to have your PME event livestreamed or recorded and published here on The Cove? Contact us at the.cove@defence.gov.au to discuss livestreaming and recording opportunities.
The Cove's PME Theme for 2025: The State of the Army Profession
If you need some inspiration to get writing, why not contribute something as part of our 2025 Theme? This year, The Cove has selected a single theme - The State of the Army Profession.
Read our 2025 Theme introductory article for inspiration on this highly relevant topic to contribute to.
How To Contribute
Ensure you review our Editorial Policy and Submission Guidelines - these give you everything you need to know to make a great submission.
Make a Pitch - The Cove requests Pitches prior to making a submission. This is to avoid contributors expending effort on content that may not be suitable for publication. Pitches should be maximum 200 words, cover the point/topic of your proposed submission, proposed submission category (Op-Ed, Essay, etc.), and why (SME, qualification, experience) you are suited to contribute this content. Pitches are to be made to: the.cove@defence.gov.au and should include PITCH in the subject line. One of our editors will respond within a few days at most.
Once approved, follow the steps under Submission Process in the link above to make a submission to The Cove!
Anything, anytime
So, what are you waiting for? Submit your content today and join our community of PME contributors. (Better yet, submit 10 and become a Cove Frequent Contributor!)
If you have any queries about submitting to The Cove, contact us at the.cove@defence.gov.au
The Cove is the space where you can contribute to the Professional Military Education of our Army. You will never know what impact your thoughts may have on someone else, or the organisation, unless you’re willing to share them. So get writing today and help enhance our Intellectual Edge!
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