Manpower 3
What is the Third Part of citation?
Commendatory remarks states the outstanding attributes mentioned or implied in the 2nd part and the following standard ending "reflected credit upon himself/herself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service.
What is the third part of a citation?
Commendatory remarks states the outstanding attributes, mentioned or implied in the 2nd part and the following standard ending "reflected credit upon himself/herself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S Naval Service."
Which Public Affairs activity encompasses issues of interest to the general public, businesses, military-related associations and other non-news media entities?
Community Engagement
What does the opening sentence of a citation consist of?
First part of the citation describes the degree of meritorious service or heroic service duty assignment of the individual, inclusive dates of service on which the recommendation is based and duty assignment of individual.
What is the Opening Sentence?
First part of the citation that describes the degree of meritorious service or heroic service duty assignment of the individual, inclusive dates of service on which the recommendation is based and duty assignment of individual.
During an interview:
Follow guidelines that are taken from Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 3-33.3, Marine Corps Public Affairs.
"From" Line
Every standard letter must have a "from" line composed of a person's title, commands name and geographic location (without state or zip code)
Where are basic writing steps provided?
Guide to Naval Writing for Writing Award Recommendations.
Where do you acquire the basic writing steps?
Guide to Naval Writing for writing award recommendations.
Correspondence
Is a communication method used to provide information or to make requests. Informal = email. Formal = letter of instruction.
What does the second part of the citation, the statement of heroic/meritorious achievement or service identify?
It identifies the recipient by name, describes their specific duty assignments, their accomplishments.
"We have started two new programs this year to improve safety," then which technique are you using to control the course of the interview?
Packing/Bundling
Which directive type publishes Marine Corps policy and may also define the mission, delegate, authority and assign responsibility?
Marine Corps Order (MCO)
Define Certificate of Commendation:
Produced in landscape format and printed on the NAVMC 10631 form.
Define Meritorious Mast:
Produced in portrait format and printed on the NAVMC 10935 form.
How to submit award recommendations?
Outline in MCO 1650.1 and admin and issue procedures for Decorations, Medals, Awards and SECNAVINST 1650.1 and Awards Manual.
Submit award recommendations:
Outlined in MCO 1650.19, admin and issue procedures for Decorations, Medals and Awards and SECNAVINST 1650.1 and Awards Manual.
Elaborate on standard letter format: Senders symbol, subject I.D code and originators code.
Senders symbols are required on standard letters, they let the reader know the letter's standard. Subject I.D code, originator's code and date: a 4 or 5 digit # that represents the subject. Originators code: a code that represents the originating officer (S-1, G-3, S-4). Date: the day, month and year. Example: 1336 S-1 14 Dec. 12
Which is the Department of the Navy reference that provides guidance on the awards programs?
SECNAVINST 1650.1
Which is the Department of the Navy reference that provides that provides guidance on the awards program?
SECNAVINST 1650.1
Which directive type conveys the "how to" and not the policy to the Department of the Navy?
Secretary of the Navy Manual (SECNAV M)
"We have started two new programs this year to improve safety," then which technique are you using to control course of the interview?
Package/Bundling
No vs Yes words
- Approx. / About - Commence/ Start - Facilitate/ Help - Therefore/ So - In addition/ Also - In order to/ To - Nevertheless/ Still - Optimum/ Best **Abbreviated words: e.g (for example), i.e (that is), etc. (and so forth)
Freedom of the Press.
- United States code, title 10, Armed Forces, indicates that the Marine Corps belongs to the American people and must keep the public informed. - During an interview: follow guidelines that are taken from Marine Corps Warfighting Publication 3-33.3, MARINE CORPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Commanders responsibilities for the awards program include which of the following?
1. Limit decorations to those personnel whose performance of duty is exceptional. 2. Submit award recommendations for MCO.1650.19 and SECNAVINST 1650.1.
What are 3 special personal awards and commendatory correspondence:
1. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 3. Commendatory Correspondence: a method of recognizing a Marine's performance in those cases where the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal or higher are not considered appropriate, Commendation Meritorious Mast or Letter of Appreciation should be considered.
What are the personal awards and commendatory correspondence?
1. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: 2. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal: 3. Commendatory Correspondence: a method of recognizing a Marine's performance in those cases where the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal or higher are not considered appropriate. Commendatory Correspondence such as the Certificate of Commendation, Meritorious Mast or Letter of Appreciation should be considered.
Signature Line
First initial, middle and last name --> In the absence of the CO, IOC; an officer who temporarily succeeds to command should sign official correspondence with the term "Acting" typed below the name. or "For."
What is the Combat Distinguishing Device?
Bronze letter "V" attachment worn on the ribbon and the medal's suspension ribbon.
What is the combat distinguishing device?
Bronze letter "V" attachment worn on the ribbon and the medal's suspension ribbon.
What standard system of numbers does the Department of the Navy use to categorize directives and correspondence?
Standard subject identification
Award Recommendation:
Summary of action- once you decide to recommend a Marine for an award, you will need to submit a written recommendation up the chain of command.
What is the Second part of the citation?
The statement of heroic/meritorious achievement or service, identifies the recipient by name, describes their specific duty assignments, their accomplishments.
"Copy to" Line
This optional line is used to list addressees outside your activity who need to know a letters content but do not need to act on it. Numbers page: start with number 2, on second page.
Citation Format
When preparing an award recommendation, you must include both a summary of action and a proposed citation.
Citation Format:
When preparing an award recommendation, you must include both a summary of action and a proposed citation.
Define Letter of Appreciation:
Written using the standard letter format outlined in the Correspondence Manual.
Manuals for writing tips
a. Correspondence Manual b. U.S Government Printing Office Style Manual c. Naval Institute Guide to Naval Writing
Difference between Letter of Appreciation, Meritorious Mast, and Certificate of Commendation.
a. Letter of Appreciation: written using the standard letter format outlined in the Correspondence Manual b. Meritorious Mast: produced in portrait format and printed on the NAVMC 10935 form. c. Certificate of Commendation: produced in landscape format and printed on the NAVMC 10631 form.
What are the 3 award categories?
1. Personal Awards: bestowed on an individual for valor, heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service. 2. Unit Awards: used to distinguish entire organizations for outstanding heroism/achievement performed during periods of war. 3. Campaign and Service Awards: Issued to an individual to denote participation in a campaign, armed conflict, etc.
What are the 3 award categories?
1. Personal Awards: bestowed on an individual for valor, heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service. 2. Unit Awards: used to distinguish entire organizations for outstanding heroism/achievement performed during periods of war. 3. Campaign and Service Awards: issued to an individual to denote participation in a campaign, armed conflict etc.
Most commonly used types of letters?
1. Standard: common format used to correspond officially within the Department of Defense. 2. Business: used to correspond with agencies, businesses or individuals. 3. Email: used by individuals and units to exchange information both informally and formally
Award recommendations should be submitted to arrive at the final awarding authority for adjudication at least how many days prior to the desired date to allow sufficient for admin processing?
60 days
Award recommendations should be submitted to arrive at the final awarding authority for adjudication at least:
60 days prior to the desired date to allow sufficient time for admin processing.
"To" Line
Address correspondence to a title rather than to an individual.
The awards program includes which of the following policy considerations?
Award recommendations may originate with the Marines reporting senior or another officer but must be endorsed by the immediate commanding officer of the Marine being recognized. Commanders in the chain of command may recommend a lower award than that originally recommended but may not approve a lower award. Then stop further transmittal of the recommendation.
The awards programs includes which of the following policy considerations?
Awards recommendations may originate with the Marines reporting senior or another officer but must be endorsed by the immediate commanding officer of the Marine being recognized. Commanders in the chain of command may recommend a lower award than that originally recommended but may not approve a lower award and then stop further transmittal of the recommendation.
Subject Line, reference and enclosure
Capitalize every letter. Reference: optional. Enclosure: also optional can prevent letter from becoming too detailed.
Header: DoD seal, letter head, font style and size, senders symbol, "from" "via" lines. Body: Subject line, reference line, enclosure line, paragraph numbering, spacing, identifying 2nd and later pages. Conclusion: Signature line, "Copy to" page # marking and enclosure pages.
Commanders responsibilities for the awards program which of the following?
Limit decorations to those personnel whose performance of duty is exceptional. Submit award recommendations per MCO 1650.19 and SECNAVINST 1650.1.
Award Recommendation: Summary of Action
Once you decide to recommend a Marine for an award, you will need to submit a written recommendation up the chain of command.
The body of the citation must consist of what 3 parts:
Opening sentence, statement of heroic/meritorious achievement of service and commendatory remarks.
What 3 parts must the body of the citation consists of?
Opening sentence, statement of heroic/meritorious achievement or service, and commendatory remarks.
What is OPSEC?
Operations security measures are designated to identify, control and protect generally unclassified information hat is associated with sensitive operations and activities. OPSEC is concerned with denying critical information about friendly forces to the adversary.
What is OPSEC?
Operations security measures are designated to identify, control and protect generally unclassified information that is associated with sensitive operations and activities. OPSEC is concerned with denying critical information about friendly forces to the adversary.
What is freedom of the press?
United States Code, Title 10, Armed Forces, indicates that the Marine Corps belongs to the American people and must keep the public informed.
What are action briefs?
Used to address a specific point of unresolved issues or to explain to a superior why a document should be approved.
What is a Multiple-Address letter?
Used to correspond to more than one action addressee.
Business letter format
Used to correspond with agencies, businesses, or individuals outside the DoD that are unfamiliar with the standard letter. - Margins: 1 to 2 inches, no less than 1 inch. - Date: is written out in full (June 6, 2012) - Format: courtesy title, business title, business name, street address, city state, zip code + 4 code. - Attention: salvation line are optional. - Subject: in all capital letters. - Body: use single space within paragraph and double between paragraphs. - Complementary close: "Sincerely" followed by 3 spaces and signers name, military rank, functional title and authority line.
What is a Memorandum for the Record?
Used to document decisions or supporting information that arise from meetings, conferences, phone conversations, etc.
What is a Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding?
Used to document mutual agreements of intentions, procedures, etc.
What is an endorsement used for?
Used to forward a letter with comments or recommendations thru the chain of command.
What is a discussion paper?
Used to initiate discussion, emphasize a command position or other reasons.
What are trip reports?
Used to outline document what was accomplished during a temporary assignment duty (TAD) trip.
What is a position paper?
Used to present a position on a particular proposition or unresolved issue with background information to substantiate that position.
What is a point paper?
Used to present key points, facts, position or questions to a recipient in preparations for discussions outside of the command.
What is an information paper?
Used to provide factual information to prepare the recipient for meetings and briefings.
What is an Administrative Action Form?
Used to standardize certain routine actions that reduce the administrative workload of other types of correspondence.
"Via" Line
Used when one or more offices/activities need to renew or endorse a letter before it reaches the action addressee.
