Following the November Symposium, the issue
papers committee, headed by Brig. Gen. Bruce Bingham USA (ret), selected the five papers to comprise
the 2014-15 issue papers on “The Future of Civil Affairs” for publication. Selected from nearly 20 submissions, they include, in order of Committee ranking:
1. “Quality is Free – Improving Outcomes in an Era
of Austerity through Integrated Civil Military Training and Operations” – Staff Sgt. Bjorn E. Hansen and
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan S. Long.
2. “Redefining Civil Affairs”