Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation (IDI)
Essay Contest
Submissions are currently closed
Sponsored by: The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education &
Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX)
Background
The IDI essay contest is a cooperative effort between The LeMay Center and AUiX to accelerate innovation in Air Force doctrine by encouraging Airmen and Guardians of all ranks and AFSC’s to read, internalize, and debate Air Force doctrine in professional writing and discourse.
The Prizes
Top essay will receive $1,000 cash prize
LeMay/CC Coin, published in Wild Blue Yonder
2nd and 3rd Place Prize
LeMay/CC Coin, published in Wild Blue Yonder
Spring 2024 Winners
1ST PLACE WINNER
1st Lt Ian Palmer (USAF)
Accelerating Decision-Making Through Human-Machine Teaming
2nd PLACE WINNER
TSgt Matthew Calhoun (USAF)
Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of the United States Air Force
3rd PLACE WINNER
Maj Matthew White (USAF)
Effects of AI-Enhanced Decision-Making on Air Force Doctrine
Key Dates
16 Sep 2024
Submissions Open
16 Dec 2024
Last Day to Submit
This will be the final day you can submit your essay.
Feb 2025
Winners Announcement
Remember to look back and see who won!
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Contacts
Dr. Joseph (Bill) DeMarco
joseph.demarco.4@us.af.mil
Mr. Tony Montelepre
tony@auix.org
Mr. Jeremy VanEgmond
jeremy@auix.org
Mr. James Self
usafdoctrine@us.af.mil