When writing an Airman's EPB narrative, what should you ensure about the statements?

• A. Narratives use as many acronyms as possible.
• B. Narratives are written in layman's terms.
• C. Narratives emphasize only numbers.
• D. Narratives avoid any description of performance.

Answer: (B)

Statements in an Airman’s EPB narrative should be in layman's terms so the message is clear to readers from any unit or background. Using plain, straightforward language helps board members and supervisors quickly understand the airman’s actions, responsibilities, and the impact of their work without getting lost in jargon or abbreviations. This clarity ensures the narrative communicates performance and contributions effectively, not just technical terms or numbers. Excessive acronyms can confuse readers, and focusing only on numbers strips away the context and story behind the achievements. The goal is to present the airman’s accomplishments in a way that’s easy to grasp, highlighting what they did, why it mattered, and the results it produced.