Prepare Correspondence MOS 42A – Human Resources Specialist Advanced Individual Training / MOS-T Prepare Correspondence March 2015

TLO 1.0 – Processing Correspondence ELO 1.1 – Research HR Publications LESSON OUTCOME: Students will understand the distinction between Army administrative and doctrinal publications and be able to describe the significance of each to HR Support. Students will be able to determine the correct type of military publication and research/locate applicable sections. 21ST CENTURY SOLDIER COMPETENCIES: Technical competence Communication and engagement Critical thinking and problem solving INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY: Direct Instruction METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Structured Overview Discussion/demonstration Inquiry Guided Reading and Thinking Problem solving LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Research Human Resources Publications. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a computer with internet access, AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), DA PAM 25-40 (Army Publishing Program Procedures); DA PAM 600-8 (Management and Administrative Procedures), FM 1-0 (HR Support), The eMILPO Field User’s Guide and awareness of Operational Environment(OE) variables and actors. STANDARD: Research military publications and locate assigned topics using the table of contents, publication index and internet browser find (CNTL-F) function. ACADEMIC HOURS: 2.0 LEARNING ACTIVITIES Lesson introduction Army Publications Directorate (http://www.adp.army.mil) Army Regulations DA Pamphlets Field Manuals (FM), Army Doctrine Publications (ADP), Army Doctrine Reference Publications (ADRP), Army Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (ATTP) The eMILPO Field User’s Guide ASSESSMENT Research HR Publications is a non-testable enabling skill. Students will be assessed throughout the course on their ability to research HR publications and apply regulatory guidance. March 2015

Learning Objective ACTION: Research Human Resources Publications. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a computer with internet access, AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), DA PAM 25-40 (Army Publishing Program Procedures); DA PAM 600-8 (Management and Administrative Procedures), FM 1-0 (HR Support), The eMILPO Field User’s Guide and awareness of Operational Environment(OE) variables and actors. STANDARD: Research military publications and locate assigned topics using the table of contents, publication index and internet browser find (CNTL-F) function.

TYPES OF REGULATIONS 2. DA Pamphlets 3. Field Manuals 1. Army Regulations 2. DA Pamphlets 3. Field Manuals 4. The Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO) Field Users Guide March 2015

TLO 1.0 – Processing Correspondence ELO 1.2–Prepare Office Documents Using MS Office Software LESSON OUTCOME: Students will gain a basic understanding of the capabilities of the Microsoft Office© Suite software. Students will demonstrate the ability to produce a basic word processing document, spreadsheet and slide through hands-on application. 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES: Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy) Technical competence Communication and engagement INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY: Collaborative/Interactive Instruction METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Tutorial Drill and practice Demonstration Practical Exercise Interactive Multimedia Instruction LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Prepare Office Documents Using Microsoft Office© Software CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a computer with Microsoft Office, student handouts, standard office supplies, equipment and awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and factors. STANDARD: Produce text, graphic and spreadsheet documents using Microsoft Office Software; save and print the documents with a minimum of 70% accuracy. ACADEMIC HOURS: 3.4 LEARNING ACTIVITIES Lesson introduction Word 2007 Excel 2007 PowerPoint 2007 ASSESSMENT Direct assessment. Administer hands-on Practical Exercises that require students to produce, save and print a Word, Excel, and PowerPoint document with a minimum of 70% accuracy. March 2015

Create Multiple Documents Using Office Word Create a spreadsheet in Excel Create a Introduction slideshow in PowerPoint Webmail March 2015

TLO 1.0 – Processing Correspondence ELO 1.3 - Prepare Correspondence LESSON OUTCOME: Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the purpose, content and format of the military memorandum. Students will demonstrate the ability to produce a properly formatted memorandum using word processing software. 21ST CENTURY SOLDIERS COMPETENCIES: Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy) Tactical and Technical competence Communication and engagement INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY: Direct Instruction METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Structured Overview Drill and practice Demonstration Practical Exercise Problem solving LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Prepare a Memorandum CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a draft memorandum, AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), a computer with internet connectivity loaded with word processing software, standard office dictionary or (www.dictionary.com) , pen, pencil, student handout (Prepare Correspondence), and awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and factors. STANDARD: Prepare, save, and print a properly formatted memorandum using word processing software. To receive a passing score, the document must be completed with a minimum of 70% accuracy ACADEMIC HOURS: 16.0 LEARNING ACTIVITIES Lesson introduction Using military letterhead Heading format Body format Memorandum closing Continuation pages Practical Exercises ASSESSMENT Practical Exercises: a. Proofreading b. Single-Page memorandum Multi-page memorandum 2. Performance Test   March 2015

Dining Facility Closure 1sg the dinnung faculity will be close the weekend of 006 September thru 8 Setpember. Slodier need to eat in 1and 87 dining faculity. Thanks, SGT Goodbar For Instructors Only: Terminal Learning and Enabling Learning Objective.   March 2015

Learning Objective ACTION: Prepare a Memorandum CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a draft memorandum, AR 25-50, AR 25-30, AR 25-59, a multimedia computer with internet connectivity and word processing software loaded on the computer, monitor, printer, standard office dictionary (or www.dictionary.com), pen, pencil, and student handout (Prepare Correspondence) and awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and factors. STANDARD: Prepare, save, and print a properly formatted memorandum using word processing software. To receive a passing score, the document must be completed with a minimum of 70% accuracy. March 2015

MEMORANDUM LETTERHEAD March 2015

MEMORANDUM HEADING March 2015

MEMORANDUM MULTIPLE ADDRESS March 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION March 2015

MEMORANDUM THRU ADDRESS March 2015

Multiple THRU Address March 2015

MEMORANDUM BODY March 2015

MEMORANDUM CLOSING w/encls March 2015

EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM March 2015

TLO 1.0 – Processing Correspondence ELO 1.3 - Prepare Correspondence LESSON OUTCOME: Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the purpose, content and format of the military memorandum. Students will demonstrate the ability to produce a properly formatted memorandum using word processing software. 21ST CENTURY SOLDIERS COMPETENCIES: Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy) Tactical and Technical competence Communication and engagement INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY: Direct Instruction METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Structured Overview Drill and practice Demonstration Practical Exercise Problem solving LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Prepare a Memorandum CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a draft memorandum, AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), a computer with internet connectivity loaded with word processing software, standard office dictionary or (www.dictionary.com) , pen, pencil, student handout (Prepare Correspondence), and awareness of Operational Environment (OE) variables and factors. STANDARD: Prepare, save, and print a properly formatted memorandum using word processing software. To receive a passing score, the document must be completed with a minimum of 70% accuracy ACADEMIC HOURS: 16.0 LEARNING ACTIVITIES Lesson introduction Using military letterhead Heading format Body format Memorandum closing Continuation pages Practical Exercises ASSESSMENT Practical Exercises: a. Proofreading b. Single-Page memorandum Multi-page memorandum 2. Performance Test   March 2015