Essayons Club
Essayons Club
Professional Writing Program for Army Engineers.
2025 Essayons Club Topic
What are the doctrine, organization, training, leadership and education, and personnel considerations for Engineers fighting on a transparent battlefield?
Submission Deadline 1 December 2025
Winners decided by USAES January 2026
What is the Essayons Club?
Originally established in 1868. Revitalized for Today’s Engineers. A platform for military engineers to share insights, shape the future, and contribute to the profession. For over 150 years, the Essayons Club has been the premier space for Army Engineers to challenge ideas, document experiences, and contribute to professional dialogue. The original club was founded in 1868 by MAJ Henry Abbot at Willets Point, NY, as a way for engineers to present papers on improving doctrine, tactics, and equipment. Today, we continue that legacy by encouraging engineers to write about the challenges and innovations shaping the future of military engineering.
Why does the Essayons Club Exists?
- To recognize excellence in military engineering thought leadership
- To connect with the Engineer Regiment and industry professionals
- To honor the past and shape the future of Army Engineering
- To preserve knowledge for the next generation
What are the Awards and Recognition?
Winning writers receive:
- $500 (Outstanding) – Up to 3 awards
- $250 (Superior) – Up to 3 awards
- Publication in Army Engineer Magazine
What are the Submission Details?
- Unclassified paper on this year’s topic should be approximately 1500-2500 words in MS Word (.docx) Previously published papers or papers pending consideration elsewhere for publication are eligible but need to be identified as previously published.
- Footnotes, references, and citations should follow journalistic guidelines
- Photos, graphs, or other illustrations are encouraged to communicate the author’s observations and thoughts. Proper permissions, citations, and crediting should be included.
How will the papers be evaluated and judged?
Articles will be comparatively judged by a panel of senior Army Engineer leaders on how well authors have clearly identified issues requiring solutions relevant to Engineers or the Army in general, how effectively detailed and feasible solutions to the problems identified are presented, and the level of expository skill the author demonstrates in developing a well-organized article using professional standards of grammar, usage, critical thinking, and original insights.
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Linda Mitchell at [email protected].
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