PAM 25-40 — Army Publishing Program Procedures
PAM 25-40 governs the preparation, publishing, ordering, and distribution of Department of the Army publications and forms.
- Publication number: PAM 25-40
- Title: ARMY PUBLISHING PROGRAM PROCEDURES
- Date: 02/01/2024
- Proponent: CIO
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 25-40 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
It covers administrative, training and doctrinal, and technical and equipment publications, along with forms and media products. It establishes publishing procedures, formats, reporting requirements, style standards, roles, and forms management processes.
Applies to: While this pamphlet primarily addresses DA publications applicable to all Soldiers (Active, Reserve, and Guard) and DA Civilians, it also contains procedures on the management of agency, command, and installation level publications and forms.
Topics covered
- Publishing appointments
- Publication development
- Style and format standards
- Administrative publications
- Technical and equipment publications
- Publication numbering
- Army forms management
- Publishing awards program
Questions and answers
What writing style does PAM 25-40 require for official publications?
Official publications must be concise, clear, factually accurate, and pertinent. (paragraph 3-2)
Can agency, command, and installation forms be prescribed in DA publications?
Agency, command, and installation forms cannot be prescribed in DA publications. (paragraph 3-2)