AFMAN33-326 governs preparing official communications in manual and automated Air Force environments.
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AFMAN33-326 covers official memorandums, personal letters, organizational letterhead, seals, and other written communication types. It requires compliance with prescribed formats, plain-language principles, records management, and applicable waiver procedures.
Applies to: This manual applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.
Use memorandums for correspondence within the DAF, with the President and the White House staff, and to send routine material to other Federal agencies.
Use letters for correspondence with individuals outside the U.S. Government, formal correspondence with officials of other Federal agencies, and for communications that require a personal touch (e.g., thanks, congratulations, condolences, and acknowledgments).
Single space paragraphs and align text to the left margin. Double-space between paragraphs and subparagraphs.
Use official letterhead appropriate to the signee and content. Consult the servicing judge advocate for correspondence external to the DAF.
The DoW seal is one inch in diameter. Align the seal 1/2-inch from the upper left and top edge of the paper. Do not use any other emblem, decorative device, or distinguishing insignia.