OFFICE SYMBOL (ARIMS Record Number)	18 November 2021

MEMORANDUM THRU (include appropriate members of the chain of command on the THRU lines, as necessary.)

FOR

SUBJECT: Preparing a Decision Memorandum

FOR DECISION,

PURPOSE. (In one concise sentence, state the action to be taken, such as. “To obtain SECARMY approval for …”)

RECOMMENDATION(S). (This paragraph contains specific recommendations, such as “CG sign the enclosed memorandum at TAB A.”)

APPROVED	DISAPPROVED	SEE ME

BACKGROUND. (This paragraph explains the origin of the action, conveys facts necessary to understand the recommendation, and lists/assesses the alternatives considered.)

DISCUSSION. (Assess the alternatives/courses of action (COA) considered for the decision in terms of advantages and disadvantages. Include documents that support the recommendation as enclosures at tabs. Summarize their key points in the decision memorandum.)

COA 1: (Advantages/Disadvantages)

COA 2: (Advantages/Disadvantages)

COA 3: (Advantages/Disadvantages)

IMPACT. (Indicate the impact of the recommended decision. A staff action may have an impact on personnel, equipment, funding, stationing, etc. Identify individuals or organizations affected by the recommendation and specify how they are affected. If none, state “No impact.”)

COORDINATION. (This paragraph indicates with whom and when the action was staffed.) Indicate concurrence/nonoccurrence by lining through the word that does not apply. Type or write the rank, name, and title of the individual that gave the feedback on the blank to the left of CONCUR/NONCONCUR. Type or write the date the individual provided feedback in the blank before DATE. Justification and/or rational will accompany all non-concur.

(Organization)	Concur	12 November 2020

(Name)

(Organization)	Concur	12 November 2020

(Name)

POC for this action is [Name], SAAA-EXS, at (703) 687-6900 or [email].

Encl(s)	NAME (ALL CAPS)

General, United States Army