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    The document provides information on effective military communication and writing styles. It discusses barriers to communication, active vs passive voice, and how to structure briefings. The key points are that military writing should be concise and clear, using active voice and short sentences. Briefings should have an introduction stating the purpose, main points with evidence, and a conclusion summarizing key takeaways.

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    Effective Military Communication

    Communication: The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, or writing

    A woman wearing what looks like a construction workers clothes and carrying a putty knife, was standing next to a black man in a $500 suit while riding a bus. They were talking in very loud voices. They were both next to a woman talking to a man with a baby in his lap. The red bus passed a yellow car before stopping in front of a school. The black man got off the bus.

    Barriers to Communication
    Physical Barriers Cultural Barriers Language Differences

    Format Errors
    Grammar and Spelling Mistakes

    Military Writing

    Effective Army writing transmits a clear message in a single, rapid reading, and is generally free of errors in grammar, mechanics, and usage.

    AR 25-50: Preparing and Managing Correspondence DA PAM 600-67: Effective Writing for Army Leaders

    Seven Rules of the Army Writing Style


    Rule 1: Put your main point up front (BLUF) Rule 2: Write short paragraphs. No more than one inch deep or six lines long Rule 3: Write short staff papers (one to two pages long) Rule 4: Use active voice Rule 5: Use short, conventional words Rule 6: Write short sentences (about 15 words average) Rule 7: Be correct, be credible, be complete

    ACTIVE/PASSIVE VOICE
    ACTIVE - The subject of the sentence names the actor
    ACTIVE = DOER --- VERB --- RECEIVER

    All qualifiers will zero their weapons before qualification.

    PASSIVE - The subject of the sentence names the receiver of the action.
    PASSIVE = RECEIVER ---VERB --- DOER All weapons will be zeroed before qualification.

    ACTIVE VOICE IS MORE EFFECTIVE BECAUSE


    It is a stronger form of expression because it indicates the agent and shows the action. It states the action in fewer words. It prevents confusion about the actor. Use of I and We; the first person takes responsibility for the action.

    DISADVANTAGES OF USING PASSIVE VOICE


    Leaves critical information unstated Evades responsibility Increases length

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE PASSIVE VOICE


    BE AM IS ARE WAS WERE BEING BEEN
    PAST PARTICIPLE ENDING IN ED OR EN

    GIVEN TAKEN IMPLEMENTED CONDUTED ORDERED

    HOW TO CORRECT PASSIVE VOICE


    Put the doer before the verb. Appropriate clothing will BE WORN by all personnel. All personnel will wear appropriate clothing.

    HOW TO CORRECT PASSIVE VOICE


    Drop part of the verb. The soldier WAS TRANSFERRED to Ft Bragg. He transferred to Ft Bragg.

    HOW TO CORRECT PASSIVE VOICE


    Change the verb.
    Personnel ARE PROHIBITED from smoking during refueling operations. Personnel must not smoke during refueling.

    Military Briefs

    Different Types of Briefs

    Information Decision Mission Staff

    Step 1: Research The Topic (1 of 2)


    Obtain All Available Information Write Detailed Notes Organize Your Notes Determine the Purpose of Your Briefing

    Step 1: Research The Topic (2 of 2)


    Determine the Role of the Briefer Determine Who the Audience Is Determine the Setting Determine the Time Constraints

    Step 2: Plan the Briefing


    Refine Your Thesis Statement
    Plan Your Major Parts

    Sort the Major Parts


    Write a Draft Introduction Write a Draft Conclusion

    Step 3: Deliver the Practice Briefing


    Rehearse

    Rehearse

    Rehearse

    Step 4: Revise the Briefing


    Focus on Your Audiences Perspective
    Validate Your Introduction

    Validate the Body of Your Introduction


    Validate Your Conclusion

    Review Your Style


    Revise As Necessary

    Step 5: Deliver the Final Briefing

    Be Prepared to Handle Audio-Visuals

    Develop a Method of Answering Questions


    Be Prepared to Handle any Problems Which May Arise During Your Briefing

    Information Brief
    1. 2.

    3.
    4. 5. 6.

    Introduction Slide Purpose Slide Outline Slide Main Point Slides Summary Slide Conclusion Slide

    Information Brief
    INTRODUCTION

    Information Brief Title Briefers Name

    Information Brief

    52nd Infantry Division (Mechanized)

    CPT Hennessey
    UNCLASSIFIED

    Information Brief
    PURPOSE
    To inform COL ### about..

    Clearly state the purpose of your brief. If your slide is done right, it can speak for itself. As a general rule dont read the slides, however, you must ensure the audience knows the purpose of your brief.

    Information Brief
    OUTLINE

    Main Point #1 Main Point #2 Main Point #3.etc.. Summary Questions Conclusions

    Information Brief
    MAIN POINT
    Start with your first supporting point. It should coincide with the first main point you showed on your outline. Use bullets to highlight. Focus slide content to complement your briefing. Dont overcrowd your slide. Use no more than 5 7 lines.

    Dont forget to transition to the next slide. Develop deliberate transitions to help your audience stay on track with you. Simple example is Now that Ive told you aboutlet me show you.

    Information Brief
    SUMMARY
    Main Point #1 Main Point #2 Main Point #3 Etc.
    Summarize the major points of the briefing; then ask for questions. Ensure that the audience knows that you welcome their questions.

    Information Brief
    Conclusion
    Be Brief, Be Clear, Be Gone

    You must conclude. Conclusions may be verbal. Some of the best are.
    You may have a conclusion slide. This could be your most important slide its what you want your audience to remember about your brief. This could be a famous or not-so-famous quote or maybe even the bottom line of your brief.

    History of the 82nd Airborne

    Formed Aug. 25th 1917 at Camp Gordon, GA. Nicknamed All Americans 1918- Deployed to France against German Imperial Army in WWI Demobilized after WWI, then reactivated in during WWII 1942- 82nd Infantry Div. became the 1st Airborne Div. in the US Army & redesignated 82nd Airborne Div. 1943- Sicily & Salerno, Italy
    1944- Operation NEPTUNE: airborne invasion of Normandy Operation OVERLORD (D-Day): assault on Nazi-occupied France Operation MARKET-GARDEN: Holland 1983- Operation URGENT FURY: deployed to Caribbean Operation JUST CAUSE: Panama 1991- Operation DESERT STORM: Iraq 1993- Jumped out of planes many times and got into lots of bar fights down in Fayetteville, NC 1995- Crazy soldier opened fire on PT formation at O-dark thirty. Had the snot beat out of him by some SF soldiers looking for cover 1996- Bragged about how great they are, went downtown and got drunk 2002- Pounded some Taliban loosers into the nasty dirt 2003- Chilled out while 3rd ID kicked some ass and then went into Iraq after the shooting stopped

    History of the 82nd Airborne

    Formed Aug. 25th 1917 at Camp Gordon, GA. Nicknamed All Americans 1918- Deployed to France against German Imperial Army in WWI Demobilized after WWI, then reactivated in during WWII 1942- 82nd Infantry Div. became the 1st Airborne Div. in the US Army & redesignated 82nd Airborne Div. 1943- Sicily & Salerno, Italy

    Histry of the 82nd Airborn

    Fromed Aug. 25th 1817 at Camp Gordon, GA. Nicknamed All Americans. Then they spend some R&R and hung out by the PX, pulled CQ or SDO waiting for the CG do do a CIP.

    1918- Deployed to Germany against Frances Imperial Army in WWI


    Demobilized after WWIII, then reactivated in during WWII 1942 - 83nd Infantry Div. became the 1st Airborne Div. in the US Army & redesignated 82nd Airborne Div. They are hellacool!!

    Information Brief
    Equipment / Weapons Systems
    M1 Abrams Tank M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

    M113 Armored Personnel Carrier

    Information Brief

    Briefing Content

    What is the Branch you are briefing What is their function (What they do) Where do they train (What Army Post) What does the training consist of What types of specific equipment do they use What would a 2LT do in that Branch Would you want to be assigned to this Branch

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