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Department of the Army Pamphlet 25–XX [Series Title (from DA Pam 25–40, table 8–2)]Enter the Title of Your PamphletHeadquarters Department of the ArmyWashington, DC8 April 2021 UNCLASSIFIED SUMMARY This new publication, dated 8 April 2021 —Enter statement outlining major procedures described in the publication (cite paragraph where item appears).Enter additional statements outlining major elements covered by the publication (para 1–5). Make sure to list a minimum of two items, but limit the list to one formatted page in length.History. This publication is a new Department of the Army pamphlet.Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is [enter HQDA principal official’s title]. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity’s senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance.Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to [use a generic organization email mailbox]. Distribution. This pamphlet is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.[Table of Contents—not needed] Chapter 1Introduction1–1. PurposeParagraph 1–1 is always the purpose paragraph and should not contain subparagraphs. See DA Pam 25–40, paragraph 4–26a, for a full description of what should be included in the purpose paragraph.1–2. References, forms, and explanation of abbreviations See appendix A. The abbreviations, brevity codes, and acronyms (ABCAs) used in this electronic publication are defined when you hover over them. All ABCAs are listed in the ABCA database located at –3. Associated publicationsPolicy associated with this pamphlet is found in [insert AR number]. If there is no associated publication, enter “This section contains no entries.”1–4. Records management (recordkeeping) requirementsThe records management requirement for all record numbers, associated forms, and reports required by this publication are addressed in the Records Retention Schedule–Army (RRS–A). Detailed information for all related record numbers, forms, and reports are located in Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS)/RRS–A at . If any record numbers, forms, and reports are not current, addressed, and/or published correctly in ARIMS/RRS–A, see DA Pam 25–403 for guidance.Chapter 2Insert Chapter Title 2–1. Enter a paragraph heading a. Begin outlining the procedures or information you want in your DA pamphlet. Refer to DA Pam 25–40, chapter 3, for guidance on how to write and organize text.b. Remember that each chapter must contain a minimum of two paragraphs (for example, para 2–1 and 2–2).c. Subparagraphs must contain a minimum of two items (for example, para 2–1a and 2–2b).2–2. Enter additional paragraph headingIf your paragraph contains only one idea, subparagraphs are not necessary. For example, this paragraph does not contain subparagraphs.Note. Include only procedural or instructional information in a Department of the Army pamphlet. Policy material belongs in an Army regulation. Chapter 3Additional Chapters as Needed 3–1. Enter a paragraph headingDo not title your chapters or paragraphs “Procedures” as this is redundant. It is understood that DA pamphlets contain procedures. Use focused headings such as “Submitting requests for equipment.” When citing a form, enter the title of the form the first time it is referenced. For example, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms). When there is only one main idea in a paragraph (and you don’t have a second paragraph for the 3–1a and 3–1b construct), the single paragraph may introduce subparagraphs, such as used here. For example, this paragraph may give descriptive information on how to submit a request and end with, “The following information must be included in the request:”a. Point of contact name.b. Date of estimated delivery.c. Email address and phone number for the local warehouse.3–2. Enter additional paragraph headingThis paragraph shows a table. Tables must be referenced in the text before they appear in your document. For example, “See table 3–1 for an example of how to construct a table.” Information on the use of tables is contained in DA Pam 25–40, paragraph 3–29.Table 3–1Elements of table design Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5Column 6DataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataDataChapter 4Paragraphs with several levels of subparagraphs4–1. Enter paragraph title a. This paragraph shows an example of how to number multiple levels of subparagraphs. If there is a paragraph 4–1a, there must be at least at paragraph 4–1b.(1) If there is a paragraph 4–1a(1), there must at least be a paragraph 4–1a(2).(2) This is paragraph 4–1a(2).(a) If there is a paragraph 4–1a(2)(a), there must at least be a paragraph 4–1a(2)(b).(b) This is paragraph 4–1a(2)(b).1. If there is a paragraph 4–1a(2)(b)1, there must at least be a paragraph 4–1a(2)(b)2.2. This is paragraph 4–1a(2)(b)2.a) If there is a paragraph 4–1a(2)(b)2a), there must be a paragraph 4–1a(2)(b)2b).b) This is paragraph 4–1a(2)(b)2b). This is considered the fifth sublevel in a chapter. There is not a sixth sublevel for DA pamphlets. If you require more than five levels of paragraphs, consider revising your text or break it into sections within the chapter (remember, if you have a Section I, there must also be at least at Section II).b. Figures must be referenced in the text before appearing in the document. For example, “See figure 4–1 for the publishing workflow.”Figure 4–1. Publishing workflow 4–2. Enter additional paragraph headingEnter additional text.Appendix AReferences Section IRequired PublicationsAR 25–30Army Publishing Program (Cited in para 3–1.) Section IIPrescribed FormsThis section contains no entries. Appendix BAdditional Appendixes B–1. InformationInsert text.B–2. ReferencesA minimum of two paragraphs is required.Glossary Section I AbbreviationsABCAabbreviations, brevity codes, and acronymsARIMSArmy Records Information Management SystemSection IITermsAcronymA word formed from the initial letters of a name or parts of a series of words (for example, “ACTS” for Army Criteria Tracking Systems or “ARIMS” for Army Records Information Management System).Brevity codeA shortened form of frequently used phrases, sentences, or a group of sentences normally consisting entirely of upper case letters (for example, COMSEC for communications security). ................
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