Official DoD Memorandum Formatter AFH 33-337 • DoD 5110.04
Authoritative Tongue & Quill correspondence generator with automatic four-tier outline numbering, 1-inch margins, and export
AFH 33-337 / DoD 5110.04
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HQ USAF/A1
30 October 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR
ALL UNIT PERSONNEL
FROM:
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER
SUBJECT:
Implementation of Official Correspondence and Readiness Standards
REFERENCES:
(a)
AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill
(b)
DoD Manual 5110.04
1.
Purpose: This memorandum provides operational guidance for all administrative correspondence.
a.
Standardize memorandum numbering across all subordinate units.
b.
Ensure compliance with AFH 33-337 Tongue and Quill guidelines.
(1)
Use standard four-tier outline format.
(2)
Adhere to 1-inch margins and official signature blocks.
2.
Direct questions regarding this policy to the unit correspondence manager.
JOHN E. DOE
Colonel, USAF
Commander
Official Correspondence • Page 1 of 1
DoD Memo Formatter
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Which format does it follow?
The Air Force official memorandum format from AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill, which matches DoD Manual 5110.04 conventions used across the services.
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