Information Paper

ATZL-SWE Date

MEMORANDUM FOR XXXXXXXXXXXX

SUBJECT: Information Paper Format

1. Purpose: To provide guidance on the preparation and use of an information paper. Why are you writing the paper? Correctly identifying this goes a long way in helping you focus and develop a good organization.

2. Background: Provide no more than one short paragraph on the background of the JLTV. Remember, the instructions said the CG is well aware of why the JLTV was created. The sources provided for you are old. That is done on purpose. This assessment is also to exercise your ability as a staff officer to go find current, updated information on a topic and then conduct analysis on that information.

3. Discussion: Provide approximately two paragraphs communicating the relevant information you discovered in your research. Keep the information and analysis focused on what is relevant to the DIV's upcoming fielding.

a. Use subparagraphs as needed. Ensure you cite any information that is not your own thought.[footnoteRef:1] Each subparagraph should develop a thought or point. Do not simply write one sentence in a subparagraph. [1: Insert footnote#1 here [include page number(s) or slide number(s) or time(s) in video as appropriate[Refer to ST 22-2 Appendix A for proper citation format] [endnotes in lieu of footnotes are also acceptable]]

b. Remember, think about briefing the CG. He/she wants to know how what you found out can be applied to the DIV's fielding to make it run more smoothly.[footnoteRef:2] [2: Insert footnote#2 here [include page number(s) or slide number(s) or time(s) in video as appropriate [Refer to ST 22-2 Appendix A for proper citation format]]

4. Recommendations: An information paper is not a data sheet. You are required to do research and conduct analysis. After analysis, you need to follow through with the "so what." What are your recommendations or planning assumptions reference the DIV's upcoming fielding?

a. Endnotes or footnotes are required.[footnoteRef:3] A bibliography is required, as stated in the instructions. Your endnotes or footnotes count towards the page count. The bibliography does not count towards the page count. [3: Insert footnote#1 here [include page number(s) or slide number(s) or time(s) in video as appropriate[Refer to ST 22-2 Appendix A for proper citation format] ]

b. The assignment allows students to develop a better understanding of the topic (joint light tactical vehicle) and practice in synthesizing voluminous factual information. Additionally, information researched here provides background in preparation for your F107 assignment. It is important to be clear, concise, relevant, and accurate.

c. Do not lose easy points by not doing the self-assessment.

d. Stay focused on the topic at hand. You are given very little space to develop topics. This is done on purpose to make the student get to the point in a clear, direct and efficient manner.

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