NAVY EXAMPLE & TEMPLATE
Navy Point Paper Template
A point-paper template should make it easier to brief a leader, not encourage filling space. Start with the decision or awareness requirement and add only the facts that support it.
Updated September 12, 2026
Template sections you can use
- Issue / subject
- BLUF
- Background
- Key facts
- Discussion
- Impact
- Recommendation / way forward
Do not force every heading
Use only the sections that improve understanding. A one-page point paper with four strong sections is better than a two-page paper with empty boilerplate.
Repair an existing point paper
If the content is good but the Word file is messy, use Check Document instead of rewriting the whole product.