This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Explanation: The detail of enclosures is placed below the signature column. They are aligned with the left-hand side of the letter.
REFERENCES The primary reference is the Department of the Navy Correspondence Manualalso known as the Correspondence Manual. A supplement to the Manual is Marine Corps Order 5216.20 published as Chapter 13 of the Correspondence Manual.
Left and right margins are always set at 1 inch. Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence. Single spacing between lines. Double spacing between paragraphs/subparagraphs. Send editable electronic copy to Admin for formatting/editing.
Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence. Single spacing between lines. Double spacing between paragraphs/subparagraphs. Send editable electronic copy to Admin for formatting/editing.
The Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual, SECNAV M-5216.5, U.S. Navy Regulations, and command directives are the guiding documents used in the preparation of correspondence.
If something is enclosed with a letter, the notation “Enclosure” is typed a double-space below the writer's initials and/or typist's initials. If more than one item is enclosed, the word is made plural and followed by the number of items (e.g., “Enclosures 2”).
Multiple-Address Letter Use the multiple-address letter when you have more than one action addressee. Except for its handling of addressees, the multiple-address letter is the same as the standard letter.
In a standard naval letter, the correct format for citing an enclosure in the body of the letter is usually done using the abbreviation "Encl" followed by the number of enclosures.
The order consists of an orientation and five paragraphs. The five paragraphs are: Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, and Command and Signal. Again, this format is commonly referred to and remembered by the acronym SMEAC.
Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence. Single spacing between lines. Double spacing between paragraphs/subparagraphs. Send editable electronic copy to Admin for formatting/editing.