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Chapter 11
Writing and
Briefing for the
Intelligence
Community
Good writers are those who keep the language ecient. at is to say,
keep it accurate, keep it clear.
Ezra Pound
Be sincere; be brief; be seated.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, on speechmaking
Chapter Objectives
1. Explain the “bottom line up front” style utilized by the intelligence
community (IC) and demonstrate familiarity with its use.
2. Be familiar with written IC products (e.g., National Intelligence
Estimates, President’s Daily Brief).
3. Understand and be able to apply the writing techniques used in the
IC (clarity, precision, parsimony).
4. Understand the fundamentals of grammar and structure necessary
for clear, concise writing.
5. Describe the fundamentals of brieng as ...