104 Administrative Fundamentals Flashcards

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Development of an eval

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The development of EVALS must be a team effort. The objective is to develop a better evaluation than could be achieve by any single member of the team. The Rater, Senior Rater, and Reporting Senior must work together to ensure consistent interpretation and application of Navy standards . In some cases , Reports can be developed in a single cooperative effeort Where a division of effort is required, the rater should first collect input from the member, the primary and collateral duty supervisors, the duty section leader, etc. The rater will then review the member’s performance, assign trait grades using the performance standards, propose career recommendations, and as a minimum, draft a justifying comment for each 1.0 grade and any other comments on performance. The senior rater will review the rater’s trait grades and career recommendations, expand the comments if necessary, and propose a promotion recommendation. The reporting senior shall ensure the EVAL standards have been respected, and will determine the final distribution of promotion recommendations within the member’s summary group using command-directed procedures where applicable. The smooth report will then be prepared and signed by all members of the team

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Reporting Senior

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COs and officers in charge (OICs) are reporting seniors by virtue of their command authority. They may submit properly authorized FITREPs, CHIEFEVALs, and EVALs on any member who has reported to them for duty, whether junior or senior to them in grade. The term “commanding officer” is inclusive of all Services and their civilian equivalents within the U.S. Federal Government. OICs are reporting seniors if they are in charge of commissioned or established activities listed in the Standard Navy Distribution List. When a member is assigned to a non-U.S. Government activity, the reporting senior is the member’s U.S. administrative commander unless another reporting senior is assigned by order or directive. A member in this category may receive a letter-type report from the non-U.S. Government activity for attachment to a FITREP, CHIEFEVAL, or EVAL.

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Delegated Reporting Seniors

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Delegation of reporting senior authority is an actual transfer of that authority, and not merely an authorization to sign “By direction.” For this reason, delegation is held to the highest level consistent with effective observation of performance, and the CO’s oversight responsibilities are carefully defined. For specific direction concerning delegated reporting seniors, refer to BUPERINST 1610.10D, enclosure (2), chapter 2.

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Immediate Superiors in command

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An immediate superior in command (ISIC) is a reporting senior for assigned COs and is authorized to assume the reporting senior authority of a subordinate CO whose capacity to act as a reporting senior becomes impaired

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Enlisted Officer in Charge

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Chief Petty Officers (E7-E9) may act as reporting seniors for members in the grades of E4 and below only. The next senior officer in the chain of command having reporting authority for the members concerned must sign all other reports

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Raters and Senior Raters

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EVALs on personnel E6 and below should contain the signatures of a rater and senior rater. The signature of the reporting senior is required. This ensures that Navy’s senior enlisted and junior officer supervisors are properly included in the enlisted EVAL process.

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Performance counseling

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Counseling methods are up to the commanding officer. It is the CO’s program. Performance counseling must be provided at the mid-point of the periodic report cycle, and when the report is signed. The counselor will be a supervisor who participates in the member’s EVAL or FITREP preparation. Commanding officers will guide the counseling program and monitor counselor performance and results. The objectives are to provide feedback to the member, and to motivate and assist improvement. Performance counseling starts with a fair assessment of the member’s performance and capabilities, to which the member contributes. It identifies the member’s strengths and motivates their further improvement. It also addresses important weaknesses, but should not dwell on unimportant ones. It should avoid personality and concentrate on performance. The FITREP and EVAL forms are used as counseling worksheets, and must be signed by the counselor and member. Counselors may use the tick marks next to each performance standard, and/or assign tentative trait grades, and may write comments. Under no circumstances should a future promotion recommendation be promised during counseling.

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Three types of reports

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Regular Reports
Concurrent Reports
Operational Commander Reports

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Regular Reports

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Regular reports are the foundation of the performance record and must be submitted periodically per the schedule in table 1, and on other occasions specified in the EVALMAN. They must cover, day-for-day, all naval service on active duty or inactive drilling Reserve duty, except for enlisted initial entry training and other limited circumstances. Prior to submitting regular reports, efforts should be made to determine the ending date of the previous report, if any, to ensure regular report continuity is maintained.

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Concurrent Reports

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Concurrent reports provide a record of significant performance for active duty (ACDU) and Full Time Support (FTS) members fulfilling additional duty (ADDU) or temporary additional duty (TEMADD) orders; and for Reservists supporting the ACDU and/or their designated cross-assigned billet assignment. They are optional unless directed by higher authority, and may not be submitted by anyone in the regular reporting senior’s direct chain of command. A Concurrent report must be countersigned by the regular reporting senior, who may also make it the Regular report for the period concerned if continuity is maintained with the previous regular or regular/concurrent report. Refer to EVALMAN, chapter 4 for detailed requirements.

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Operational Commander Reports

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Operational Commander reports are optional, and may only be submitted on COs or OICs as observed by their operational commanders who are not also their regular reporting seniors. Refer to EVALMAN, chapter 5 for detailed requirements.

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Administrative Blocks

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The administrative blocks, blocks 1, 3-19, blocks 22-26, block 44 (FITREP/CHIEFEVAL) or 48 (EVAL), identify the report, define the context in which it was received, and make it more informative to detailers and selection boards. They also permit computerized compliance audits by NAVPERSCOM to assure fairness to all members and reporting seniors. Each command should have a quality review procedure for FITREPs, CHIEFEVALs, and EVALs, paying very close attention to ensure the correct member and reporting senior’s social security number (SSN) are accurate. NAVPERSCOM’s automated data file will not accept incorrect name and SSN entries for the member, and reports may then have to be returned to the reporting senior for correction. However, after acceptance to the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the correction of an incorrect reporting senior’s SSN requires the submission of supplemental material to correct the discrepancy, and the automated data files are not adjusted. For specific directions concerning supplementary material, refer to chapter 15. NAVFIT 98A, the FITREP and EVAL form-filler computer application program, will prevent many incorrect entrie

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Guidance on Trait Grades

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The meanings of the trait grades are printed on the form, along with representative performance standards. The 5.0 trait grade is reserved for performance that is far above standards and is notable for its exemplary or leadership quality. The 1.0 trait grade means generally poor performance that is not improving, or unsatisfactory performance with respect to a single standard. For the majority of Sailors, most of the trait grades should be in the 2.0 to 4.0 range. Arbitrarily “two-blocking” the trait grades will be detrimental for two reasons. First, the reporting senior’s summary group and cumulative trait grade averages will be available to detailers and selection boards for comparison purposes. Second, it will be difficult for the reporting senior to allocate promotion recommendations if everyone’s trait grades are the same. Definitions are stated relative to both performance in that trait and promotability with respect to that trait.Superstar Performance – 5.0. Could be promoted two pay grades, and still be a standout in this trait
Advanced Performance – 4.0. Far more than promotion ready in this trait right now.
Dependable, “Fully-Qualified,” Journeyman Performance – 3.0. Can handle this aspect of the next higher pay grade.
Useful, Promising Performance – 2.0. Needs development in this trait, but is promotable if overall performance warrants it (i.e., sufficient progress in this trait and no more than one other 2.0 trait). Exception: 2.0 trait grade cannot be assigned in Command or Organizational Climate/Equal Opportunity on reports in pay grades E1-E6 and W2-O6 and maintain a promotion recommendation of “Promotable” or higher. For pay grades E7-E9, a 2.0 trait grade cannot be assigned in Character and maintain a promotion recommendation of “Promotable” or higher.
Disappointing Performance – 1.0. Until deficiencies are remedied in this trait, should not be promoted, regardless of performance in other traits.

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Comments Blocks 41/43

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Comments should be based on verifiable facts. Numerical ranking among peers is authorized. Explanation of the reporting senior’s forced distribution is also useful. Use input from the member and the member’s immediate supervisor(s), as well as the raters’ and reporting senior’s personal observations

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Do”s and Dont’s of EVALS

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Continuation sheets and enclosures are not allowed, except an endorsed statement submitted by the member, a flag officer endorsement where required, a civilian or foreign letter report, a letter extension of a Concurrent/Regular report, or a classified letter-supplement. Specifically, substantiate all 1.0 grades, three 2.0 grades, and any grade below 3.0 in Character, or Command or Organizational Climate/Equal Opportunity in the comments. Also, make general comments on the remainder of the evaluative blocks. If there is a promotion recommendation of “Significant Problems,” or any recommendation against retention, treat the report as adverse. Any comment suggesting persistent weaknesses, continuing incapacity, or unsuitability for a specific assignment or promotion must also be treated as adverse matter, regardless of grades assigned. Do not include classified matter in the report, and do not submit classified supplements unless absolutely necessary. Include required comments and address special interest items as appropriate. Do not include any of the prohibited comments. (The list of required and prohibited comments and special interest items are available in chapter 13 of the EVALMAN.)

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Style and Content of EVALS

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Space is limited. Avoid preambles and get directly to performance. Do not use puffed-up adjectives. Use direct, factual writing that allows the performance to speak for itself. Bullet style is preferred. Give examples of performance and results. Quantify wherever possible, but do not stress quantity at the expense of quality. Avoid stock comments that make everyone sound alike. Be consistent with the trait marks. Comment on poor performance or misconduct where necessary, but be judicious. Define seldom used acronyms. Use the sections of the report that have been set-aside for them. Remember the report will be made a part of the member’s OMPF and that the report is a permanent part of the official record.

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Promotion recommendation Summary Groups

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Promotion recommendations should be consistent with the performance trait grades, and with the Individual or Member Trait Average displayed on the form. Do not make “Early Promote” and “Must Promote” recommendations merely because quotas are available, and do not recommend any member as “Promotable” who could not, if called on, currently perform the basic duties of the next higher grade. Do not automatically place individuals in the “Early Promote” category when they are evaluated singly. Use the same standards for trait grades and recommendations as are used for other members of the command. For enlisted personnel, a recommendation of “Promotable” or above is the CO’s official recommendation for advancement, even if made by a delegated reporting senior. A mark of Progressing cannot be assigned on an EVAL or CHIEFEVAL when a Promotable or higher promotion recommendation for advancement has been given in a previous report in the same pay grade. A member’s promotion recommendation can go from “Significant Problems” on one report to “Early Promote” on the next report based on the member’s performance and the reporting senior’s recommendation.

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Misconduct Reporting

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Adverse or downgraded FITREPs, CHIEFEVALs, and EVALs may not be directed as punishment or used as an alternative to the proper disposition of misconduct under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Reports may not mention non-punitive censure, or investigatory, judicial, or other proceedings which have not been concluded or which have exonerated the member. Subject to these limitations, FITREPs, CHIEFEVALs, and EVALs should take into account misconduct that has been established through reliable evidence to the reporting senior’s satisfaction.

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Responsibilities and Rights of Members

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Members shall sign all of their Regular reports, unless impossible to do so, and shall sign other reports where possible.
 Members shall receive a copy of every report from the reporting senior at the time it is signed.
 Members have the right to submit a statement to the record concerning their reports, either at the time of the report or within 2 years thereafter. Such a statement shall be endorsed by the original reporting senior and forwarded to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-32). If the reporting senior feels that the member’s statement does not meet the requirements as prescribed in BUPERSINST 1610.10D, chapter 17, then the reporting senior should counsel the member. If members refuse to change their statements, then the reporting senior should submit the members’ statement along with the endorsement to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-32) for review.
 Members have the right to communicate directly with selection boards, and have various avenues by which to appeal for change or removal of their reports.
 Members have the right to review their records, and have the responsibility to ensure that their records are complete

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Naval Correspondence

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To a large degree, the image and effectiveness of the DON is portrayed by the
tone, quality, and responsiveness of correspondence. Properly written
correspondence that clearly and succinctly establishes a position, correctly and
completely answers questions, and conveys the right message, all aid in the
effective management and operation of the DON. In order to achieve this,
correspondence must:
 Be neat in appearance, correctly formatted, error free, and grammatically
correct. With the use of computers and advanced word processing software,
the long-accepted practice of allowing legible “pen and ink” changes to a piece
of correspondence is no longer acceptable. All correspondence shall be free of
typographical errors and technically correct before it is signed.
 Avoid stereotyping men and women based on gender. Use pronouns and titles
that are gender neutral.
 Do not write unless you must. A conversation in person, by telephone, or by
electronic mail (e-mail) often saves two letters - the one you would have written
and the other person’s response. Conversations are often better than
correspondence for working out details. Confirm your conversation with a short
memorandum (also referred to as “memo”) to the other person or a
“Memorandum For The Record” if issues of importance or policy are agreed
upon during the conversation.
 Always include a point of contact, return telephone number, and e-mail address
when your correspondence might prompt a reply or inquiry.

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Identifying Navy personnel

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Abbreviated rank for officers and rate and warfare designator for enlisted
personnel (e.g., AD1(AW), BM2(SW), CSSN(SS)) with no space between
rank/rate and warfare designator,
 first name, middle initial if any, and last name,
 staff corps abbreviation (if any), branch of service,
 the 10-digit Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier (EDIPI), referred to as the DoD ID number (should be used as a substitute for the SSN whenever possible). The last four digits of the SSN (when use of the SSN is justified),
 the designator for an officer.
Example: LCDR Kenneth O. Allison, USN, XXX-XX-1234/3100
YN1 (SW) Robert L. Gabel, USN, 1234567890
YN2 Jazsmne Wilson, USN, XXX-XX-1234

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Identifying Marine Corps Personnel

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Unabbreviated grade.
 First name, middle initial if any, and last name.
 10-digit Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier (EDIPI), referred to as the DoD ID number (should be used as a substitute for the SSN whenever possible). The last four digits of the SSN (when use of the SSN is justified),
 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).
 Branch of service.
Examples: Colonel Rodney C. Jones 0123456789/0430 USMC
Major Timothy C. Beck 2013538698/0202 USMC
Sergeant J. Keller 3096589299/0411 USMC

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Use of Letterhead stationary

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Use command letterhead stationery only for official matters of the command. Printing names of officials on letterhead stationery is prohibited. When using letterhead stationery, the “From:” line will always contain the title of the activity head and command name. The “From:” line will never contain the name of an individual.
 Use command letterhead stationery when corresponding as a member of a DON approved board or committee. Indicate the letter is from the signing official by using the board or committee title in the “From:” line.
 Do not use letterhead as personal stationery. For example, CDR Baker, captain of the ship’s basketball team, may not use it for matters involving the team.
 The use of letterhead is authorized for commanders, commanding officers, officers in charge and directors or those who have signature authority for commands that are represented in the SNDL only.

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Use of Enclosures

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An enclosure can prevent a letter from becoming too detailed. Try to keep letters short, down to one page whenever possible, and use enclosures for lengthy explanations that cannot be avoided. An enclosure may include such things as manuals, publications, photocopies of correspondence, charts, etc. belonging to the specific DON organization only. No external documents area allowed to be enclosures. Consider making them references instead.
 Enclosures must be marked on the first page; however, you may mark all pages. An enclosure marking goes in the lower right corner, whether the text is arranged in portrait or landscape orientation. Type “Enclosure” and its number in parentheses. Arrange the typed pages lengthwise so they can be read from the right.
 Number only second and later pages. If you have several different enclosures, number the pages of each independently.
 When size, weight, or other factors prevent sending an enclosure with a letter, send it separately and type “(sep cover)” after the enclosure’s description.

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Typeface

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For text, use 10 to 12 point font size. Times New Roman 12-point is the preferred font style and size for official correspondence, but Courier New may be used for informal correspondence. Bold, underline, script, and italics may be used for occasional emphasis, but not for entire letters.

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Electronic Records

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An electronic record is any information that is recorded in a form that only a computer can process and that satisfies the definition of a Federal record (SECNAV M-5210.1 Department of the Navy Records Management Manual, part I, paragraph 17) – information made or received in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for presentation as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, operations, etc, or because of its information value. Electronic documents, including e-mails, are Federal records to the same extent as their paper counterparts would be. In practice, there is no difference between managing electronic and paper records.
 E-mail allows individuals and activities to exchange information by computer. You may use it for informal communications in place of telephone calls or to transmit formal correspondence. The Defense Data Network must be used for long-haul data communications support, unless the host system is waived. Correspondence you send by e-mail must be for official Government business or for authorized purposes (as defined by the Joint Ethics Regulations section 2-301 (DoD 5500.7-R)). E-mails are subject to legal discovery, therefore, care should be taken to ensure e-mails are created and managed appropriately per SECNAVINST 5000.37.

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Standard letter

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Use the standard letter format or one of its variations to correspond officially within or outside the DoD. The format of the standard letter, with slight variations, sets the pattern for joint letters, multiple-address letters, endorsements, directives, memoranda, etc. The person whose title appears in the “To:” line is the action addressee. Aside from its one action addressee, the standard letter may have any number of “Via” addressees, “Copy to” addressees, or both.

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Margins

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Allow l-inch top, bottom, left, and right margins on each page. On letterhead paper, typing starts more than 1-inch from the top when the letterhead is printed. Do not right, center, or full justify text or use proportional spacing. Per OPNAVINST 5215.17, directives headers are 1 inch and footers are .5 inches

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Font

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Spacing and alignment of headings following the “From:” line will vary based upon the font utilized. The instructions and examples provided below are typed using the preferred font of Times New Roman

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From line

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Every standard letter must have a “From:” line, except a letter that will be used with a window envelope. To prepare a letter for a window envelope, follow figure 7-3. As a general rule, the “From:” line is composed of the activity head’s title and the activity’s name. Refer to the three publications listed below for the correct names and mailing addresses for DON and DoD activities.
 Type “From:” at the left margin on the second line below the date line. The text begins two spaces after the colon. If the entry is longer than one line, start the second line under the first word after the heading.

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To line

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Address all correspondence to the activity head of an activity. Include the office code or person’s title that will act on your letter in parentheses, if known.
 Type “To:” at the left margin on the first line under the “From:” line (do not skip a line). Six spaces follow the colon

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Via Line

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Use a “Via:” line when one or more activities outside of your activity should review a letter before it reaches the action addressee. The format for the “Via:” line is the same as for the “From:” line and “To:”
 Type “Via:” at the left margin on the first line below the “To:” line. Five spaces follow the colon. If the entry is longer than one line, start the second line under the first word after the heading.
 Number “Via” addressees if two or more are listed. Follow the chain of command. Routing starts with the addressee listed first.

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Subject Line

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The subject line consists of a sentence fragment that tells readers what the letter is about. Use normal word order and capitalize every letter after the colon. In correspondence, do not use acronyms in the subject line. If the subject appears elsewhere in the text of the letter, capitalize it using the “Title Case” format.
 Type “Subj:” at the left margin on the second line under the last line of the previous heading. Three spaces follow the colon. If the entry is longer than one line, align the second line under the first word after the heading.
 Repeat the subject line at the top of each page of the basic letter. Start typing at the left margin on the sixth line from the top of the page or set margins to 1 inch. Continue the text beginning on the second line below the subject.

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Reference Line

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Use only those references that bear directly on the subject at hand. Avoid unnecessary or complicated references. Many letters may not need a reference, while others are complete with a reference to only the latest communication in a series. List references in the order they appear in the text. Always mention cited references in the text. Additionally, when citing a reference it is not necessary to include the subject of the reference. However, the subject may be included, following all other required elements, if it aids in clarifying or better identifying the reference.
 Type “Ref:” at the left margin on the second line below the subject line. Use a lowercase letter in parentheses before the description of every reference. If you have only one reference, list it as “Ref: (a)”. Four spaces follow the colon. References are listed in alphabetical order, a through z. If you have more than 26 references, continue with (aa), (ab), etc. If the entry is longer than one line, line the second line under the first word after the heading.

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Enclosure Line

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List enclosures in the enclosure line in the order they appear in the text. Identify an enclosure using the same format as you would when identifying a reference. See paragraph 10 above. When identifying a document, cite its subject or title exactly. Never list an item in both the enclosure line and reference line of the same letter. Type “Encl:” at the left margin on the second line below the last line of the previous heading. Three spaces follow the colon. Use a number in parentheses before the description of every enclosure, even if you have only one. One space follows the closing parenthesis. If the entry is longer than one line, start the second line under the first word after the heading.

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Letter Body

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Start the text on the second line down from the previous entry. The text shall be left justified. Make the content clear by using plain English. Do not use slang or jargon.
 Within the text, spell out all acronyms the first time used. After first use, acronyms shall be used throughout the rest of the correspondence
 Start all continuation lines at the left margin. All paragraphs are single spaced and each paragraph or subparagraph begins on the second line below the previous paragraph or subparagraph. When using a subparagraph, the first line is always indented the appropriate number of spaces depending on the level of sub paragraphing. All other lines of a subparagraph continue at the left margin.
 Do not number a single-page letter or the first page of a multiple-page letter. Center page numbers 1/2 inch from the bottom edge, starting with the number 2. No punctuation accompanies a page number

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Signature Line

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Start all lines of the signature line at the center of the page, beginning on the fourth line below the text. The preferred way to identify the signatory is by typing their first initial, middle initial, and last name. If the signatory does not have a middle name, use only their first initial and last name. Signature lines can be changed based on the signer’s preference. Do not include the signatory’s rank or a complimentary close. Add the signature line only when you are sure who will sign the correspondence. If you use a stamp, remember to mark all copies and avoid smeared or crooked impressions

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Copy to line

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Type “Copy to:” at the left margin on the second line below the signature line. Identify addressees by their SNDL short title and/or SNDL numbers shown there. The SNDL number is an alpha-numeric number that is used to group commands or activities by classification. Do not list offices within the same activity individually, group them together in parentheses after the entry.

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Endorsements

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When a letter is transmitted via your activity, use an endorsement to forward comments, recommendations, or information. While an endorsement is mostly used to transmit correspondence through the chain of command, you may also use it to redirect a letter. Do not use an endorsement to reply to a routine letter. Additionally, a “Via” addressee may alter the order of any remaining “Via” addressees or add others. The length of the endorsement and the amount of space that is available on the basic letter or on the preceding endorsement determines if you should use a same-page or new page endorsement.
 Start the endorsement line at the left margin on the second line below the date line. If the correspondence is classified, start the endorsement line on the second line below the classification line. When preparing a same-page endorsement, as long as the entire page will be photocopied, you may omit the SSIC, subject and the basic letter’s identification symbols.
 Number each endorsement in the sequence in which it is added to the basic letter. Indicate the numbers of the endorsement by using ordinal numbers such as FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, etc. Following the number, type “ENDORSEMENT on” and identify the basic letter using the same style as a reference line. When the heading exceeds one line, start the succeeding line with the word “on”
 When preparing your endorsement, include in the “Via:” line any remaining “Via” addressees, if any. If there is only one via addressee remaining, do not number it. If there is more than one remaining, number the remaining addresses starting with the number (1) in parenthesis and consecutively number the rest.
 Do not repeat a reference in the reference line of your endorsement that has already been identified in the reference line of the basic letter or a previous endorsement.
 Do not repeat an enclosure in your enclosure line that has already been identified in the enclosure line of the basic letter or prior endorsements. Identify only the enclosures that you add.
 If your endorsement is significant and not routine, each activity that endorsed the basic letter before you and the originator of the basic letter shall be included as a copy to addressee on your endorsement. Additionally, all copy to addressees from the basic letter and previous endorsements shall be included as a copy to addressee. Significant endorsements include “forwarded, recommending disapproval,” “readdressed and forwarded,” and those with substantive comments. Routine endorsements include “forwarded,” “forwarded for consideration,” and “forwarded, recommending approval.”

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Memorandums

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A memorandum provides a less formal way to correspond within an activity/command. Subordinates within that activity or command may use a memorandum to correspond directly with each other on routine official business or as an informal means of communication.
 There are several memorandum formats. All DON activities shall use the appropriate memorandum that suits the subject, occasion, and audience. The following paragraphs discuss the different types of memorandums:

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Memorandum for the Record

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Use a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) as an internal document to record supporting information in the record that is not recorded elsewhere

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From to Memorandum

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Use OPNAV 5215/144A DON Memo (8-1/2 X 11) or OPNAV 5215/144B DON Memo (8-1/5 X 5-1/2) for the “from—to” memorandum. Memorandum may be directed to one or more addressees. If very informal, it may be handwritten

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Plain Paper Memorandum

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Use plain-paper memorandums for informal communications within your activity. It is no more formal than the memorandum form, but it is more flexible when there are multiple addressees, via addressees, or both

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Letterhead Memorandum

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The letterhead memorandum may be used within your activity and provides more formality than the printed form or plain-paper memorandum. When direct liaison with individuals outside of your activity is authorized, the letterhead memorandum may be used to correspond on routine matters that neither make a commitment nor take an official stand.

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Decision Memorandum

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When only requesting an approval/disapproval decision from a single addressee, it is appropriate to type a decision block at the left margin, two lines below the signature line in the following format:
COMMANDING OFFICER DECISION:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Approved
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Disapproved
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Other
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Memorandum of Agreement or memorandum of Understanding

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The Memorandum of Agreement or Understanding may be used to document mutual agreements of facts, intentions, procedures, limits on future actions, and areas of present or future coordination, or commitments, etc.
 Center “MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT” on the second line below the date line. Center “BETWEEN” on the next line and follow with the names of the agreeing activities (centered). To prepare a “Memorandum of Understanding”, substitute those words for “Memorandum of Agreement,”

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NAVPERS 1070/602

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DEPENDENCY APPLICATION/RECORD OF EMERGENCY DATA
 Part I serves as an application for dependency allowances and is used to capture military spouse data.
 Part II provides an immediately accessible, up-to-date record of emergency data and is the official document used to determine the following:
 Person(s) to be notified in case of emergency or death.
 Person(s) to receive the death gratuity when no spouse or child exists.
 Person(s) to receive unpaid pay and allowances (arrears of pay) including money accrued during a missing or captured status, unused leave, travel, per diem, transportation of family members, transportation of household goods, and savings deposits found due from Department of the Navy.
 Dependents of member to receive allotment of pay if member is missing or unable to transmit funds.
 Commercial insurance companies to be notified in case of death.
 National Service Life Insurance, Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance, and Veterans Group Life Insurance in effect

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NAVPERS 1070/880

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LIST OF HONORS AND AWARDS.
 NDAWS is the authoritative source for awards. Once entered into NDAWS and mailed with full SSN to NPC, PERS-313; PERS-3 will validate and submit into members OMPF

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NAVPERS 1070/881

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TRAINING SUMMARY

 Replaced the old page 4, which is a chronological history of their occupational and training related qualifications

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NAVPERS 1070/613

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ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS
 Also known as, a page 13.
 Service as a chronological record of significant miscellaneous entries which are not provided elsewhere or more detailed information may be required to clarify entries on other pages of the U.S. Navy Enlisted (Field) Service Record (FSR).

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Purpose of UCMJ

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Promotes good order and discipline and provides a basis for the administration of justice for the Armed Forces.

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Who is Responsible for the UCMJ

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All members of the Armed Forces

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Who is subject to the UCMJ

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Members of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces.
 Members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps Reserve.
 Members of a reserve component while on inactive-duty training.
 Members of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard only when federalized.
 In time of war, all persons serving with or accompanying an Armed Force in the field
 Volunteers from the time of their muster or acceptance into the Armed Forces.
 Inductees from the time of their actual induction into the Armed Forces cadets, aviation cadets, and midshipmen.
 Retired members of a regular component who are entitled to pay.
 Retired members of a reserve component who are receiving hospitalization from an Armed Force.

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Summary Court Martial

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Composed of one active duty Commissioned Officer with the rank of Captain or higher.
 The lowest level of authority to convene Summary courts-martial is normally a Battalion Commander or other equivalent; however, under special circumstances, the superiors of a Commanding Officer of a separate or detached command may grant the authority.
 Adjudge any punishment not forbidden by the UCMJ, except:
 confinement for more than 1 month with hard labor
 hard labor without confinement for more than 45 days
 restriction for more than 2 months
 forfeiture of more than 1 month’s pay
 In the case of sergeants and above, Summary courts-martial may not award a reduction of more than one rank and hard labor without confinement.
 May not try a Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, Cadet, or Midshipman for any capital offenses.
 You cannot be compelled to accept Summary courts-martial. Since Summary courts-martial is less formal than the other two types of courts-martial, you may refuse to accept trial by Summary courts-martial and may request a Special courts-martial. However, you should be aware that conviction by a Special or General courts-martial constitutes a felony conviction.

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Special Court Martial

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Can be composed of a military judge alone, or a military judge and not less than three active-duty armed service members.
 The impartial personnel can be commissioned officers, warrant officers, or enlisted personnel.
 If you, the accused, are a Commissioned Officer, no member can be a Warrant Officer or enlisted person.
 If you, the accused, are an enlisted person, you may request that at least one third of the members of the court be enlisted.
 The lowest level of authority to convene a Special courts-martial is normally a squadron or battalion commander or equivalent. However, under special circumstances, the superiors of a Commanding Officer of a separate or detached command may grant the authority.
 May adjudge any punishment not forbidden by the UCMJ, including:
 confinement for 6 months
 hard labor without confinement for 3 months
 forfeiture of more than two-thirds pay for 6 months
 a bad conduct discharge
 reduction in rank
 Normally, Special courts-martial may not try any capital offense when there is a mandatory punishment beyond the maximum power of a Special courts-martial.

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General Court Martial

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Can be composed of a military judge alone or a military judge and not less than five impartial active-duty armed services personnel.
 The impartial personnel can be Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, or enlisted personnel.
 If you, the accused, are a commissioned officer, no member can be a warrant officer or enlisted person.
 If you, the accused, are an enlisted person, you may request that at least one third of the court’s members be enlisted.
 The lowest level of authority to convene General courts-martial is usually the Commanding General of a division, wing, base, or the equivalent. However, under special circumstances, the Commanding Officer of a separate or detached command may be granted the authority by his superiors. General courts-martial may adjudge any punishment not forbidden by the UCMJ

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The value of NJP to a commander an to the marine

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The purpose of NJP is to give the commander the ability to maintain good order and discipline

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When can an NJP be Given

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NJP is given for minor offenses of the UCMJ. A minor offense is one for which the maximum sentence if tried by a General courts-martial does not include a dishonorable discharge or confinement of greater than one year.

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The Right to Refuse NJP

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Before the imposition of NJP proceedings the accused may demand trial by courts-martial in lieu of NJP.

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The Rights and Procedures to appeal

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right and procedures to appeal
 The accused may appeal the punishment if he considers it unjust or disproportionate to the offense.
The procedures to appeal:
 By submitting a written statement describing why he considers the punishment unjust or disproportionate.
 Within 5 days of imposition of punishment.
 Through the chain of command to the next superior authority

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Sexual Assault

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An intentional sexual contact, characterized by:
 use of force
 physical threat
 abuse of authority
 when the victim does not or cannot consent
 Sexual assault includes:
 rape
 nonconsensual sodomy (oral or anal sex)
 indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling)
 attempts to commit these acts
 Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender.
 Sexual assault is a criminal act incompatible with the Department of Navy Core Values, high standards of professionalism, and personal discipline. Military personnel alleged to have committed a sexual assault offense may be subject to trial and, if found guilty, punishment by courts-martial. Additionally, such military personnel are subject to being processed for administrative separation.

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Sexual Harrasment

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Sexual harassment is unacceptable and unprofessional behavior for military or civilian personnel that is dealt with through the leadership and supervisory structure.
 Leaders and supervisors have a dual responsibility to create and maintain or defend an environment of mutual respect in which civilian and military men and women can function and conduct appropriate and continuous training to promote understanding and eliminate sexual harassment.

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Equal Opportunity

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Provide equal opportunity for all military members without regard to:
 Race
 Color
 Creed
 Sex
 Age
 National origin
 Consistent with the physical and mental capabilities of the individual.
 Promote Marines based on merit, not quotas.
 Promote Marines who meet the minimum eligibility service and grade criteria (TIS, TIG) for promotion.
 Promote equal opportunity for all Marines

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Hazing

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No Marine or service member attached to a Marine command, including Marine detachments, may engage in hazing or consent to acts of hazing being committed upon them. No one in a supervisory position may, by act, word, or omission, condone or ignore hazing if he or she knows or reasonably should have known that hazing may occur.
 Consent to hazing is not a defense to violating MCO 1700.28.
 Any violation, attempted violation, or solicitation of another to violate MCO 1700.28 subjects involved members to disciplinary action under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ

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Fraternization

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Defined as unduly familiar relationships and social and business contacts between and among Marines of different grades.
 These relationships are inconsistent with the traditional standards of good order, discipline, and mutual respect that have always existed between Marines of senior and lesser grade. Fraternization violates good order and discipline, which is the essential quality of behavior within the Armed Forces.
 Marines will behave in a manner that is consistent with traditional standards of good order and discipline, mutual respect, and the customs of the Marine Corps.

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Suicide prevention

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Suicide is a preventable personnel loss that impacts unit readiness, morale and mission effectiveness. Relationship disruption, substance abuse, financial problems, legal problems, and mental health problems (such as depression) can interfere with individual efficiency and unit effectiveness and also increase a person’s suicide risk.

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Four Elements for Suicide prevention

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suicide prevention programs consist of four elements:
 Training
 Increasing awareness of suicide concerns, improving wellness, and ensuring people know how to intervene when someone needs help.
 Intervention
 Ensuring timely access to needed services and having a plan of action for crisis response.
 Response
 Assisting families, units, and service members affected by suicidal behaviors.
 Reporting
 Reporting incidents of suicide and suicide related behaviors