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AR 25-50
AR 25-50
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AR 25-50 Preparing and Managing Correspondence
Looking for more information on AR 25-50? Here are a few things you should know:
- This regulation prescribes Department of the Army (DA) policies, procedures, and standard formats for preparing and processing Army correspondence.
- Personal or telephone contact. Whenever possible and appropriate, conduct official business by personal contact, local telephone, Defense Switched Network (DSN) or electronic mail (e-mail). A memorandum for record (MFR) should be used to document any decisions or agreements reached during these communications.
- Memorandum. The memorandum will be used for correspondence within a department or agency, as well as for routine correspondence to Federal Government agencies outside the Department of Defense (DOD). Do not use the memorandum format for corresponding with the families of military personnel or private businesses. See paragraph 2–2 for the proper use of the memorandum.
- Letter. Letters will be used for correspondence addressed to the President or the Vice President of the United States, members of the White House staff, members of Congress, Justices of the Supreme Court, heads of departments and agencies, State governors, mayors, foreign government officials, and the public. Letters may also be used to AR 25–50 • 3 June 2002 1 address individuals outside the department or agency when a personal tone is appropriate, such as in letters of commendation or condolence. See paragraph 3–2 for the proper use of the letter.
- Electronic mail. Electronic mail may be used for unclassified organizational and individual information transfer.
- Automated Digital Network (AUTODIN) messages. Use electronically transmitted AUTODIN messages or commercial telephone only when other means of transmission will not suffice
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