Researcher Resources

Publications & Journals

• USAWC Press / Publications Hub — The central portal for all USAWC-produced research, organized by producing center. Collections include Parameters, SRAD Monographs, Carlisle Papers, Letort Papers, Colloquium Briefs, Op-Eds, and more.
• Parameters Journal — The USAWC's flagship refereed quarterly on strategy, Landpower, national security, and military ethics. Indexed in ProQuest, LexisNexis, and multiple international defense indices.
• Recent Articles & Publications— A running feed of new outputs from all USAWC centers.
• Most Popular Papers— Quick access to the most-downloaded USAWC Press works.

Strategic Research and Assessments Department (SRAD)

• SRAD Homepage — The Army's premier geostrategic research institute, publishing monographs, articles, and the AWC Review (a refereed student publication). SRAD studies are distributed to DoD, Congress, think tanks, and universities.
• SRAD Research & Commentary — Curated commentary, practitioners' analyses, and the publication submission guide.
• Integrated Research Projects (IRPs) — Faculty and student teams conducting sponsored strategic research.
• Strategic Questions Research List (SQRL) — A curated list of high-priority national security research questions to guide scholarly work.
• Annual Estimate of the Strategic Security Environment — Available via the SRAD/publications pages — an annual guide to critical national security challenges for the defense research community.

Library Resources

• USAWC Library LibGuides — The main research portal, with quick search, interlibrary loan, research tutorials, bibliographies, and journal finder. Staffed Mon–Fri 0800–1630.
• A-Z Databases —  Full listing of subscription and open-access databases available to researchers (EBSCO products, etc.).
• Subject Bibliographies — Curated bibliographies compiled by USAWC librarians, organized by subject, covering books, journals, archives, podcasts, and more.
• Faculty/Staff Research Guide —  Includes AI tools guidance, copyright resources, and links to the Army Archive.
• Periodical Articles for Current Awareness — Monthly curated roundup of relevant periodical articles.
• Data & Statistics: Defense & Military —  Data/statistical resources for student and faculty research.

Archives

• USAHEC — One of the largest military history libraries/archives in the world, open to the public free of charge. Research may be conducted in-person or increasingly online.
• U.S. Army's Archive (Digital) — The new online portal for the Army's archival collections; a growing number of materials are available digitally, with more being added continually.
• Book a Research Appointment —  Reservations are strongly encouraged at least a week before an in-person visit; researchers should submit a "pull list" in advance to ensure materials are ready.
• Ask a Ridgway Librarian/Archivist — Pre-visit research assistance and reference questions.
• Ridgway Endowment Grant  — Funding for on-site research at USAHEC, open to academics, graduate students, military historians, and independent scholars.

Specialized Centers & Tools

• China Landpower Studies Center (CLSC) — Publishes rapid research on PLA modernization and China's military strategy.
• Peer-Reviewed Series Listing — Index of all peer-reviewed journal series for citation verification.
• Security Force Assistance & Stability Integration Directorate (SFASID) —  Covers stability operations doctrine, UN peacekeeping manuals, and the Peace and Stability Journal.
• Subject-Specific LibGuides — (e.g., AI/Machine Learning, Security Cooperation, Indo-Pacific) — Curated resource lists on dozens of national security topics.