“THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD” A FRAMEWORK FOR EFFECTIVE MILITARY COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH / “LA PLUME EST PLUS PUISSANTE QUE L'ÉPÉE” UN CADRE POUR UNE COMMUNICATION MILITAIRE EFFICACE EN ANGLAIS

Abstract

Accurate, clear, and concise communication in the military is one of the most important elements of interaction at all levels of the organization. Qualitative writing draws on unambiguous and coherent discourse, whose construction must respect a specific style and standards. The article proposes an informed discussion targeting the development of military writing skills, based on clear standards and guidelines. Drawing on a specific example (military memorandum), the authors discuss the most prevalent elements of effective military writing and suggest a specific military writing style aimed at ensuring a successful written interaction in this professional context.

Keywords

• communication
• military writing
• military students
• style
• standards
• guidelines