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Resources for Army IG Report Writers

DAIG Correspondence and Reports Guide, Aug. 2025 edition

Report Writing and Editing resources:

DoDIG Style Tips for All Reports (coming soon)
Plain Language (DoD)
- Plain Language: Simple words and phrases
- Plain Language Training

Army References and Records Management Resources:

Army Publishing Directorate
Army Records Management Directorate (ARMD)
Record Number Search - Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)
Record Number Crosswalk - Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)
Army Office Symbols (AAO)
DoD Link Shortener (.mil or .gov sites only)
DoD SAFE (Secure File Transfer)
New! Advana Gamechanger - DoD Policy document finder

DoD CUI Information and Training:

HQDA/DAIG Resources:

Executive Communications and Control (ECC):
- Formats and Letterheads
- Writing and Product SOP
- HQDA Distribution List
Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) for correspondence to HQDA-level offices
Global Electronic Approval Routing System (GEARS) for internal DAIG correspondence