JFQ is published for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by the Institute for National Securities Studies, National Defense University. The journal focuses on joint doctrine (the integrated employment of air, land, sea, space and special operations forces), coalition (multi-national) operations, contingency planning, combat operations and joint force development. JFQ welcomes submissions from members of the Armed Forces as well as both defense analysts and academic specialists from this country and abroad, including foreign military officers and civilians.

There are no specific deadlines for submission. Manuscripts of 3-5,000 words are appropriate. Other submissions including letters commentary and brief essays are invited (unsolicited book reviews are generally not accepted). All submissions should be double spaced (text and endnotes). Please provide three copies, a brief 150 word summary (on a separate page) and a disk version (Wordperfect preferred). Include a brief biographical sketch on a separate page and a cover letter which includes: a statement that the piece has not been previously published or under consideration at another journal, the author’s full name and official title, a complete postal address, daytime phone number and e-mail.

For further information about submission policies each edition includes a complete guide to contributors. You can find JFQ online at the website below.

Submit manuscripts to mailing address or for further questions contact telephone or email below.