4 Combat and Correspondence Flashcards
Define Combat
“Engaging the enemy with individual or crew served weapons; being exposed to direct or indirect enemy fire; and otherwise undergoing a high probability of direct contact with enemy personnel and firepower, to include the risk of capture.” (MCRP 6-11C)
Nine common elements found in the combat environment
CCVICDFCH
- Confusion and lack of information
- Casualties
- Violent, unnerving sights and sounds
- Feelings of isolation
- Communication breakdowns
- Individual discomfort and fatigue
- Fear, stress, and mental fatigue
- Continuous operations
- Homesickness
Five stresses of combat
BFCDE
Boredom Fog of war Casualties Discomfort and fatigue Extreme risk and fear
Types of military correspondence
Standard letter Endorsements Memorandums Business letters Position/Point/Talking papers Email Administrative Action forms
Standard letter
Military version of a business letter
3 types of standard letter signature block
- When the CO signs
- When the CO is not present for signature (if CO on leave, TAD or otherwise unavailable, XO signs as “acting”)
- When others sign for the CO (“by direction”)
Endorsements
When a letter is transmitted “Via” your activity, use an endorsement to forward comments, recommendations, or information
Endorsements normally transmit correspondence through the chain of command but can also redirect a letter
Memorandums
Informal correspondence within an activity or between Department of the Navy (DON). Routine business.
Business letters
Correspond with agencies, businesses, or individuals outside the DOD, who are unfamiliar with the standard letter
Position/Point/Talking papers
Staff action documents that an action officer prepares. They are used to develop and recommend an official position; present key points, facts or positions; advance a point of view; or summarize action
phone calls > emails
Administrative action (AA) forms
Reduce the administrative workload and to standardize certain routine actions
