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2. HEADING AR 25-50, PARA 2-4A OFFICE OR REFERENCE SYMBOL DATE (MILITARY STYLE (AR 25-50, 1-32) “MEMORANDUM FOR” ONE ADDRESSEE (AR 25-50, P. 12 2-5 ADDRESSEES (AR 25-50, P. 17) 6 OR MORE (AR 25-50, P. 20 & 21) SUBJECT LINE

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