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StartTemplatesoptional
Pick a template and answer its questions; the memorandum writes itself. Leave it on free-form to type your own paragraphs. Your letterhead, office symbol and signature block still come from the sections below.
HeadingType and letterhead
Memorandum type AR 25-50 para 2-2, 2-4a(5)(d), 2-7
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Letterhead para 2-3a(1)
Preprinted keeps the body at the same position and leaves the letterhead area empty.
Paper fig 2-17
An MFR is normally typed on plain paper with the office symbol 1 inch from the top.
Organization name, standardized street address, then CITY STATE ZIP+4. Two spaces are inserted before the ZIP code automatically.
Seal upper left, 1 inch square
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HeadingOffice symbol, addressees, subject
Add the ARIMS record number in parentheses if your organization requires it.
Date para 2-4a(3)
Printed in bold as “S: date”, flush right, two lines above the memorandum date.
Office, organization, then address, separated by commas. Use all capitals or mixed case, not both.
One subject, 10 words or fewer where possible; a long subject wraps flush with the left margin.
BodyParagraphs and subparagraphs
Numbering, indentation, and spacing are applied for you: 1., a., (1), (a). Press Enter for a new paragraph, Tab to make it a subparagraph, Shift+Tab to move it back out.
templateThese paragraphs are written from the template fields above. Use “Detach and edit freely” in the Templates card to change them by hand.
ClosingAuthority line, signature block, enclosures, copies
Only when signing for the commander or head of office. Printed in capitals with a colon.
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Signer para 6-4
With SEE DISTRIBUTION the addressees above are listed first; entries here follow them.
SettingsTemplate, font, and data
Word template the formatting foundation
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