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Citations: General Formatting

Source documentation in USAWC academic work is done in footnote style from the Chicago Manual of Style [CMOS]. Most citation formats are available in the CMOS.

 

Some sources USAWC students use are not easily found in The Chicago Manual of Style, such as national strategies and military doctrine. Examples are provided in this guide for citing these discipline-specific sources.

Common Tools

Some common tools for citation are listed below, but we always recommend that you confirm the generated citations with Chicago Manual of Style to ensure accuracy and formatting.