Tuesday, November 18, 2025

MILPER Number: 25-465 2026 General Frederick M. Franks Writing Competition Awards Program

1.  This message will expire 30 September 2026.


2.  Per reference above, the Office of the Chief of Armor (OCOA) announces the annual submissions for General Frederick M. Franks Writing Competition Awards Program.  The competition will evaluate and recognize outstanding writers from across the Force who demonstrate clarity and vision about the future of the mounted force through clear and concise writing.  The topic for the 2026 General Frederick M. Franks Writing Competition Award is: How does the Company/Troop/Battery Executive Officer fight and enable the fight (before, during, and after the mission)?   What are the optimal roles/responsibilities for the Executive Officer? How will this change in the future as the Army transforms?

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-465