Writing for My Military OneSource App

Content developed for the My Military OneSource app should generally follow the Military Community and Family Policy Style Guide and The Associated Press Stylebook. The list below provides specific guidance about capitalization, use of acronyms and character count limits. 

General app style:

• Title cap names of benefits and MilLife Guides.
• Use “&” as opposed to “and” for category buttons.
• Spell out terms on first reference and then use commonly known acronyms in subsequent references within the same benefit description or MilLife Guide.

My MilLife Guide style:

• Follow the My MilLife Guide template when creating a new guide. Include the guide introduction text, four related articles, at least one related website/tool, at least one related benefit and at least two examples in the expert section.
• Do not exceed 55 characters for guide names.
• Do not send users to an article or page on the MilitaryOneSource.mil website when linking to related websites/tools. The only exception is if the user is being directed to a specific product in the Products section. 
• Start the content for the Connect With Our Experts section with “Military OneSource is here for you when you are ready — to help you understand and get connected to the resources and benefits available to you. Here are a few:”.