1. Prepare Correspondence
MOS 42A – Human Resources Specialist
Advanced Individual Training / MOS-T
Prepare Correspondence
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2. 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 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), DA PAM (Army Publishing Program Procedures); DA PAM (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 (
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.
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3. Learning Objective ACTION: Research Human Resources Publications.
CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a computer with internet access, AR (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), DA PAM (Army Publishing Program Procedures); DA PAM (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.

4. 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
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5. 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.
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6. Create Multiple Documents
Using Office Word
Create a spreadsheet in Excel
Create a Introduction slideshow in PowerPoint
Webmail
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7. 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 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), a computer with internet connectivity loaded with word processing software, standard office dictionary or ( , 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

8. Dining Facility Closure
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Thanks,
SGT Goodbar
For Instructors Only: Terminal Learning and Enabling Learning Objective.
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9. 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 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.
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10. MEMORANDUM LETTERHEAD
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11. MEMORANDUM HEADING
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12. MEMORANDUM MULTIPLE ADDRESS
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13. MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
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14. MEMORANDUM THRU ADDRESS
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15. Multiple THRU Address
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16. MEMORANDUM BODY
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17. MEMORANDUM CLOSING
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18. EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM
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19. 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 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), a computer with internet connectivity loaded with word processing software, standard office dictionary or ( , 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