AFH33-337 governs clear, effective Air Force communication in written and spoken formats, including briefings, background papers, and staff packages.
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AFH33-337 covers communication basics, audience analysis, research, supporting ideas, organization, editing, speaking, listening, meetings, written products, electronic communications, and punctuation. It provides guidance and formatted examples for Air Force written products and material on preparing to write and speak.
Most executive officers will tell you that failing to answer the question is one of the primary reasons staff packages are returned. (paragraph 2)
One way to make sure you edit efficiently is to read your document at least three times to allow yourself to really look hard at the problem areas that could botch your product. (paragraph 5)
Anticipate likely questions and rehearse possible answers. Keep answers short and simple. Listen carefully to questioner and clarify question if needed. (paragraph 1-3)
If time is limited (5-15 minutes), you may want to consider NOT using slides. (paragraph 1-3)
Hearing occurs when your ears pick up sound waves transmitted by a speaker or some other source. Hearing requires a source of sound and an ear capable of perceiving it. It does not require the conscious decoding of information. (paragraph 1-4)