Professional Military Writing
How the Army Thinks, Learns, and Remembers
The United States Army’s ability to fight, adapt, and win depends not only on action, but on how it thinks, learns, and remembers, with professional military writing serving as the bridge between experience and institutional knowledge. This book examines the evolution of writing as a core function of the profession of arms, revealing how it challenges assumptions, strengthens leadership, and preserves hard-earned lessons across generations. In an era shaped by rapid information flow and artificial intelligence, it argues that what is not written is forgotten, and what is forgotten is paid for again in blood.
About Noel DeJesus
Founder, Pocket Sized Leadership
Noel DeJesus is a decorated combat veteran with multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. A graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 74, he is an internationally published author and the founder of Pocket Sized Leadership®, delivering concise, actionable insights for busy professionals. As a certified training facilitator and sought-after speaker, he blends military expertise with a commitment to developing leaders at every level. Noel is an Emeritus Fellow of the LTG (Ret.) James M. Dubik Writing Fellowship for the United States Army and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Oklahoma.