In October 1985, Proceedings featured Surface Warfare in a speical issue; in October 1986, Naval Aviation received special issue treatment; this October, Submarine and Antisubmarine Warfare will be the focus of this fall's special issue of Proceedings. To encourage thinking and writing for this special issue, our newest essay mini-contest's subject is: "Submarine and Antisubmarine Warfare Today and Tomorrow." The subject is purposely broad to stimulate discussion of current and future issues and systems involving submarine and antisubmarine wafare.
The three winning articles will be published in a special issue of Proceedings this October. Cash prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500 will be awarded to the authors of these top three entries.
Please limit your article to 3,500 words and submit it by 1 May 1987. If you do not have 3,500 words for us, write a 1,000–2,000 word professional note, or a few-hundred-word comment.
Some entries not receiving a cash prize may be purchased at our regular rates.
Essay Mini-Contest Rules
- Articles must be original and no longer than 3,500 words.
- All entries should be directed to Editor-in-Chief, USNI Proceedings (Submarines), U. S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD 21402
- Articles must be received on or before 1 May 1987 at the Naval Institute.
- Letters notifying the award winners will be mailed on or about 1 July 1987.
- All articles should be typewritten, double-spaced, and on 8½ x 11" paper.
- The winning articles will be published in the October Proceedings. Some entires not awarded a prize also may be selected for publication. The authors of such articles shall be compensated at the rate established for the feature for which they are bought.
- The Naval Institute Editorial Board will judge the competition.