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