AR 25 – 50 Preparing and Managing Correspondence: October 2020

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b. Specific techniques. Meeting the standards for correspondence requires specific techniques. Use these additional

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND INTRAGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - THIS EDITION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 16 DECEMBER 2023. quarters, same command, or similarly identifiable organizational elements. As a general rule, do not use informal

tions or directives. Therefore, supplements to this regulation will be restricted to instructions that are unique to an e. Telephone conversations or meetings. When referencing telephone conversations or meetings, first cite the needs and responsibilities of and between each of the parties or agencies involved in the agreement. publication has been extensively revised, within the proponent agency in the grade and E for Active Army, Army National

Reference meeting between Ms. Jones, TRADOC, and Mr. Smith, this office, 23 Jan 95, subject: Office Copiers.Heading. Prepare the MOU or MOA on the letterhead of the preparing or requesting agency. This provision may Note. Refer to DA Memo 25–52, Staff Action Process and Correspondence Policies, for correspondence originating within the Army b. Marking classified correspondence. See chapter 8 and AR 380–5 for detailed instructions on marking and

main point at the beginning of the correspondence and using the active voice (for example (main point up front), “You Purpose and Scope: The regulation guides preparing and publishing written correspondence for official Army communication. b. Seal each envelope securely. A major cause of automated sorting equipment problems is unsealed flaps on Army; the General Counsel; Chief of Legislative Liaison; Chief of Public Affairs; or Director, Office of Small anda. Effective Army writing transmits a clear message in a single, rapid reading and is generally free of errors in b) Setting of suspense date. Always consider the time factors involved, for example, transmission time to the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) SHELF LIFE MATERIEL QUALITY CONTROL STORAGE STANDARDS {DLAR (JP) 4155.37; NAVSUPINST 4410.56B; AFMAN 23-232(IP); MCO 4450.I 3B} Note. Do not substitute an MOA for formal support agreements within one Service or between Services. However, an MOA may be Authority line. See chapter 7 and appendix E. Type the authority line at the left margin in uppercase letters on