Postal Standards Flashcards
Envelopes should be no smaller than?
3 1/2 by 5
Envelopes should be no larger than?
6 1/8 by 11 1/2
Standard letter size
Number 10
Generally, the number of pages you fold and mail in a letter size envelope?
Six or less
Three sources of address information?
1 SNDL
2 DoDAAD (Activity Address Directory)
3 Active Marine Link
What is the only time punctuation is used in the letter’s address?
The hyphen in the zip+4 code
You should limit official mail address (both delivery and return) to how many lines?
Five lines
Where are first class/priority markings located on a letter?
1/4 inch below the postage.
What are margins for the address portion of the letter?
1-inch from left and right edges.
5/8 inch from the bottom, with the top line no higher than 2 1/4 inches from the bottom.
What is the address line by line?
- Commanding officer
- Action officer
- Activity short title
- Street address
- City, state and zip
True or False?
It is assumed that mail in a standard letter size (number 10) envelope, will contain first-class material.
True
How much space should be between the last letter of the state and the first digit of the zip code?
No less than 2, and no more than 6.
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What is PLAD?
Plain Language Address Directory
-Contains acceptable abbreviations used for mailing addresses.
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What type of mail service includes a continuous chain of receipts?
Registered Mail
*its a secure service, not based on speed of delivery.
Must be used for Secret mail.
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In what three instances would you time stamp mail that’s being sorted?
- Congressional
- Claims
- Contracts
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