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Useful Links for Army IG Report Writers

DAIG Correspondence and Reports Guide, Aug. 2025 edition

Report Writing and Editing resources:

AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence)
DoDM 5110.4, Volume 1 (Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management)
U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual
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)

DoD CUI Information and Training: