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A · Writing · beginner · ~25 min · Chapter 2 of 9

BLUF: bottom line up front

Lead with the point. Context after. Explicit asks. Respect that everyone is skimming.

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BLUF template

Decision/update → why it matters → ask/risk → next step.

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Rewrite a long update as 5-line BLUF.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • BLUF structure
  • Explicit asks
  • Subject lines that work

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Send one BLUF status update to a teammate.