Yep. Some of the best writing most of the world never sees happens in internal memos in large organizations. Leaders need to be able to communicate clearly, memorably, etc. Any decent manager typically learns to write well in order to get shit done.
Likewise, one of the most poignant commentaries on life and death I've ever read came out of the military. I wish I could find it again, it was on HN within the last year or so I believe.
