5 FAH-7 H-100
DEPARTMENT GRAPHICS STANDARDS
5 FAH-7 H-110
INTRODUCTION
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
(Office of Origin: A/GIS/GPS)
5 FAH-7 H-111 GENERAL INFORMATION
(TL:GRPH-1; 08-01-1995)
a. This handbook provides the Department with a
consistent visual identification by depicting graphics standards for Department
identification such as the Department seal, stationery, typefaces, and
signatures. The handbook further shows how these standards are used on
different Department publications and other printed matter.
b. These graphics standards are adaptable to the
diversified publication needs of the Department. As a result of this
flexibility, Department publication designers have the freedom to choose from
the options that the handbook presents in order to fit the needs of their
printed material.
5 FAH-7 H-112 APPLICABILITY OF THE
STANDARDS
(TL:GRPH-1; 08-01-1995)
All Department of State publications except as noted below
must adhere to the graphics standards contained in the Departments Graphics
Standards Handbook. These standards apply to all bureaus when requests are
made for publications or design work. Standards also apply both to
publications for the public and publications solely for in-house use.
5 FAH-7 H-113 EXCEPTIONS TO THE
STANDARDS
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
Any official who desires an exception to any graphics
standard must justify the reason in writing to the Publications Management
Officer (PMO) in the Publishing Services Division (A/GIS/GPS). The mailing
address is U.S. Department of State, Publishing Services Division, HST, Room B-934,
Washington, DC 20520-0934. The memorandum
must state why it would be in the best interest of the Department to differ
from the handbook guidelines. This handbook does not apply to internal
administrative publications produced for bureau use only, or for the Foreign
Service Institutes (FSI) training materials.
5 FAH-7 H-114 SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
(CT:GRPH-5; 03-15-2018)
a. This handbook is for designers, editors, managers,
and others involved in the development and production of printed matter and
other communications media for the Department of State.
b. For information on subjects not covered here or for
assistance with questions relating to graphics, please contact the Publishing
Services Division, Customer Service Center at 202-736-7470. Their mailing
address is U.S. Department of State, A/GIS/GPS,
HST, Room B-934, Washington, D.C.
20520-0934.
c. Authorities for policy and procedures on printing,
publication production, and graphics are listed in 5 FAM 1300.
d. The Office of Governance
and Policy Division (IRM/BMP/GRP/GP) manages the development and
maintenance of 5 FAM and most of its subordinate handbooks. Forward any
recommendations for additions, deletions, and revisions to this handbook to IRM/BMP/GRP/GP.
5 FAH-7 H-115 THROUGH H-119 UNASSIGNED