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National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Brand Style Guide, Released 2014 [16 Pages, 2.2MB]

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“The design elements, or visual language, that make up our house style attempt to convey — through imagery, color and appearance — the qualities that we want the Department of Homeland Security to be known for: being innovative and proactive in our mission and being accessible and direct with our public.

We are entrusted with the relentless protection and defense of America, its ideals, its way of life and its people. We are the trusted and authoritative partner to the state, local and private sector entities that share our mission. We are a 21st-century form of government and proud to protect our homeland.

And our communications must reflect our convictions.

The following pages introduce the foundations of our house style. The hallmarks of this visual language are the distinctive color palettes, the complementary typefaces, standardized uses of imagery and consistent placement of our signature. Our house style will ensure maximum recognition and a clean, contemporary look for all our communications.

These house style guidelines should be used in conjunction with the Seal and Signature Usage Guidelines, which provide more detailed information on usage of the DHS signature and its variations.”

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) House Style Guidelines, October 2003 [39 Pages, 22.2MB]

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Defense Intelligence producers are more than analysts; they are also professional writers. Despite various new media and technological developments. writing is still the principal medium through which the Agency conveys its information, ideas, and concerns to customers. If our written products are to have the impact and inspire the confidence they warrant, they need to be delivered in a well-crafted package.

This manual is the authoritative reference to help us create that package. It sets Agency standards for written intelligence production. minimizing the guesswork on capitalization, numbers, abbreviations, and other style points. Consequently. intelligence producers can focus on crafting effective arguments to support analytic judgments.

The DIA Style Manual for Intelligence Production has been in use for decades. The manual’s executive agent. the Directorate for Analysis. refines the guidance as Intelligence Community standards develop and the language evolves. The U.S. Government Printing Office Style Manual served as the basis for most of the guidance in this manual, and other references provided additional direction, notably The Gregg Reference Manual.

As professional analysts, we focus every day on maintaining subject matter expertise, but communicating that expertise requires us to maintain excellent writing skills. DIA must convey a Defense Intelligence message that is concise, precise. and compelling. This manual is a key tool in our arsenal as we execute our mission and ensure we meet the highest possible standards.

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 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Style Manual for Intelligence Publication, 2016 [236 Pages, 18.5MB]

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The following is an excerpt from the TIGTA Operations Manual explaining the Writing & Style guide, as used by the agency.

TIGTA’s Writing and Style Guide

110.1   Purpose. 

The TIGTA Writing and Style Guide (“the Guide”) provides in-depth guidance with respect to TIGTA’s specific writing conventions and preferences.  The Guide is used by all TIGTA functions as a resource when drafting any type of document for internal or external use.

110.2   Applicability.

The Guide is applicable to all TIGTA functions, nationwide.

110.3   Background.

The Guide was created over the course of one year through a collaborative process with representatives from all functions within TIGTA.  The Guide is primarily based on sources, such as the Associated Press Stylebook and the Government Printing Office Style Manual, and it sets forth the specific writing conventions preferred by the Office of the Inspector General.

110.4   Updates to the Guide.

The Guide will be updated by the Office of Communications on an annual basis.  This update will generally occur in the calendar month of January.

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 US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Writing and Style Guide, March 1, 2016 – version 1.5 [52 Pages, 1.2MB]

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Good intelligence depends in large measure on clear, concise writing. The information CIA gathers and the analysis it produces mean little if wecannot convey them effectively. The Directorate of Intelligence and the Agency as a whole have always understood that. Both have been home, from their earliest days, to people who enjoy writing and excel at it.

The Style Manual and Writers Guide for Intelligence Publications is an essential reference for the officers of our Directorate. Now in its eighth edition, it reflects an enduring commitment to the highest standards of care and precision.

This guide is designed to be helpful and convenient, sensible in organization, and logical in content. It contains, among other changes, a revised list of accepted acronyms and new tips on word usage. The world is not static. Nor is the language we employ to assess it.

In dealing with foreign policy and national security, our government has many sources of insight on which to draw. The depth of our knowledge, the strength of our thinking, and the power of our words will ensure that our customers, from policymakers to operations officers, continue to rely on the Directorate of Intelligence.

 Download the Directorate of Intelligence Style Manual & Writer’s Guide for Intelligence Publications [ 191 Pages, 6.69MB ]

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