U.S. Air Force Reference
AFH 33-337
The Tongue and Quill
The U.S. Air Force’s definitive guide to effective communication — memos, official letters, bullet statements, staff packages, briefings, and email.
PDF · 7.5 MB · 374 pages · Published 27 May 2015 (Certified Current 27 July 2016)
About AFH 33-337
AFH 33-337, "The Tongue and Quill," is the U.S. Air Force’s comprehensive handbook on effective written and spoken communication. It is the authoritative reference behind nearly every official Air Force document, from the official memorandum to the bullet statement.
The handbook walks Airmen through the entire communication process: analyzing your audience, organizing ideas, drafting, editing for clarity, and producing polished correspondence that meets Air Force standards. It covers grammar and mechanics, formatting rules, and dozens of annotated examples of finished products.
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What's inside
- The seven steps of effective communication
- Official memorandum and letter formats with annotated examples
- Bullet statements for EPRs, OPRs, and award packages
- Staff packages, talking papers, and the staff summary sheet
- Grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and abbreviation rules
- Briefings, speeches, and electronic communication guidance
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AFH 33-337 · 7.5 MB · 374 pages
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