6: Postal Standards

Question 1

what size envelope or container should be used for mailing items?

Answer 1

only slightly larger than the contents being mailed,

of sufficient strength to protect the contents

Question 2

envelopes should be no smaller / larger than?

Answer 2

3 1/2 x 5 and 6 1/8 x 11 1/2 ; anything smaller cannot be mailed; larger is slow and inefficient.

Question 3

what is standard letter size envelopes?

Answer 3

number 10

Question 4

how many pages can a standard size envelope generally hold?

Answer 4

6 or less

Question 5

USPS automated processing machines cannot handle envelopes thicker than

Answer 5

1/4 inch

Question 6

large envelopes are best for material that…

Answer 6

cannot be folded: negatives, photos, diplomas, bulk material

Question 7

T/F In the address, use organizational codes whenever possible

Answer 7

T

Question 8

T/F the address must be typed or printed in all uppercase letters.

Answer 8

T

Question 9

T/F Use no punctuation in the address.

Answer 9

F - use ONLY the hyphen between the zip code: 12345-6789

Question 10

T/F the return address may be hand written

Answer 10

False. all addresses must be typed, printed or rubber stamped in black or blue-black color ink

Question 11

Address official mail to the command or activity addresses in

Answer 11

SNDL (standard navy distribution list)
Active Marine Link
DoDAAD (department of defense activity address directory)

Question 12

Limit official mail addresses (both delivery and return) to how many lines?

Answer 12

5 lines

Question 13

What goes on each line of the address on mail sent within DoD

Answer 13

1. Non-address Data Line (optional)
“commanding officer”, etc.
2. Information/attention line (optnl)
section code or specific individual
3. Name of recipient
activity short title
4. Delivery address line
street/PO Box
5. Post office line
city, state, zip