How to walk through this scenario
Skim the original policy memo
The notional USD(A&S) memo is about 600 words, spans five numbered paragraphs, and contains six distinct action items with different due dates (July 1, July 15, August 1, September 30, October 1, 2026). This is a typical DoD policy document — dense, important, and hard to act on without analysis.
Send the prompt in GenAI.mil
Tap "Launch in GenAI.mil." The AI should produce: (1) a 3-paragraph BLUF rewrite, (2) a key-dates / actions table, and (3) flagged ambiguities.
Evaluate the BLUF (3 paragraphs)
Paragraph 1 should be one sentence: the core takeaway (CUI must go through IL5 systems effective 1 July 2026). Paragraph 2: what changes and by when. Paragraph 3: who is responsible and POC. Does the AI's rewrite pass the "30-second brief" test?
Verify the key-dates table
Check the table for completeness against the memo. It should include: 1 Jul 2026 (policy effective), 15 Jul 2026 (Service instructions + AI Coordinator designated), 1 Aug 2026 (unit AI Use Policy), 30 Sep 2026 (JKO training), 1 Oct 2026 (Training Command pipeline update). Any missing dates?
Review the ambiguity flags
Good AI responses should flag: What counts as a "DoD-approved enterprise agreement" for commercial tools? What's the exact process for the CUI spillage report? Is the JKO course # NTL-AI-101 really a real course? These flags are what make AI useful for staff officers — surfacing what needs commander clarification before publishing to units.
Generate a Poster
Make a poster
Copy and paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or GenAI.mil
Create a sharp, instructional communication-skills poster (portrait, 18×24 inches, 300 dpi) for DoD depot and headquarters personnel. Topic: "Write It BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front." HEADLINE: "Say It First. Say It Once. Make It BLUF." SUB-HEADLINE: "The military standard for clear, actionable written communication" VISUAL CONCEPT: - Clean, modern look — white background, DoD blue and gold accents - Left column: a "BEFORE" example — a dense, 6-paragraph policy memo opening with background context (visually overwhelming, red X overlay) - Right column: an "AFTER" BLUF rewrite — 3 short, bold paragraphs labeled ①, ②, ③ (green checkmark overlay) THREE RULES displayed prominently in a callout box: ① Paragraph 1: The single most important takeaway — one sentence. ② Paragraph 2: What must change, and by when. ③ Paragraph 3: Who is responsible and where to get help. SECONDARY callout: "AI can turn a 600-word policy memo into a 3-paragraph BLUF in under 60 seconds — but you still own the judgment call." COLOR PALETTE: White background, DoD blue (#003087), gold accent, red/green for before/after contrast FOOTER: "NOTIONAL · FOR TRAINING USE ONLY · AIBMM Level 2 — Prompted Operator"
Paste this prompt into any AI that supports image generation — ChatGPT (GPT-4o / 5.5), Claude Opus, Gemini, or GenAI.mil. The poster is notional and for training purposes only.
Ready to run it?
The prompt is pre-filled. Just hit Send and watch the AI respond.
Launch in GenAI.mil