Information Paper

Information Paper Instructions

For this assignment, you are a senior staff officer working on a division staff. You are to write an information paper about the joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV) that will go into the “CG briefing book.” The purpose of this paper is to provide an update to the CG as to the current status of the JLTV and the program. The DIV is receiving a JLTV fielding in 9 months. This includes, but is not limited to: changes in PPBE, requirements, fielding and Army guidance/decisions. Remember to make it relevant to the CG and the DIV. How does this information allow the DIV to move forward in preparing to receive their own JLTVs, and understanding of the JLTV’s current capabilities? The CG obviously has a substantial military background and is fully aware of why the JLTV was developed, but requires updated information on the JLTV with the upcoming fielding.

For this assignment, follow the example provided in the “Example Information Paper” and include both proper endnote or footnote citation and a bibliography. Sources are not always cited in an information paper; however, this Division Chief of Staff (CofS) (notional for assignment purposes) is a stickler for having his staff officers provide verified and sourced information. The CofS demands you provide citation and bibliography IAW ST 22-2 (bibliography style).

You are provided a reference sheet (“Information Paper and Essay References”) containing links to articles and information about the JLTV. These resources are provided as a starting point. Sole use of these resources will not provide an updated information paper as directed.

As a staff officer, you are expected to:

1. Get all relevant, important information from subject matter experts.

2. Select the most important parts.

3. Arrange the parts in a clear and concise manner.

4. Provide the information to your audience.

“Cutting and pasting” is not sufficient. Your assignment is evaluated on how effectively you synthesize and present pertinent and relevant information for the CG’s use. You may NOT take all or part of someone else’s information paper (or an organization’s fact sheet) and put your name on it. This is not acceptable.

Information papers are succinct and designed to be fact-based and provide the senior decision maker relevant and pertinent information. DA-level information papers are often 1-page. This assignment will be two (2) typed pages in length to provide all relevant information regarding your topic. You will read/analyze information and develop your information paper per the format provided to you (example in the document called “Example Information Paper.”) Follow the directions on the example for the format and for specific instructions on how to write an information paper. Use Arial 12-point font, single spaced, with one inch margins with formatting per the example provided. Remember to use active voice in academic writing and do not use first person.

*** FINAL CONSIDERATIONS ***

If something is not your original thought, you need to cite your source using either footnotes or endnotes IAW the Turabian style of documentation; do not use parenthetical citations. This includes direct quotations, paraphrases, and summaries of the assigned readings, doctrinal references, or outside sources. You may use the F100 online lessons, readings, and references to help you prepare your assignment but be sure to cite them appropriately. Refer to ST 22-2 for guidance about citations and footnotes / endnotes. Both proper citation and a bibliography are required.

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