1. BASIC CORRESPONDENCE Lesson 20

2. Learning Objectives Know and be able to apply the rules of Basic Naval Correspondence Know and be able to apply the rules of Basic Naval Correspondence Know local expectations for correspondence Know local expectations for correspondence

3. REFERENCE SECNAVINST 5216.5 “Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual” SECNAVINST 5216.5 “Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual” Online Instructions Online Instructions www.npc.navy.mil

5. Importance Clear concise directions down COC Clear concise directions down COC Avoid misunderstandings Avoid misunderstandings Respond to tasking from supervisor Respond to tasking from supervisor Direct reflection of you professionalism Direct reflection of you professionalism –Proper format –Spelling and grammatical errors

6. Types of Correspondence Naval Messages Naval Messages Formal Letters Formal Letters Memorandums Memorandums Electronic Mail (e-mail) Electronic Mail (e-mail)

7. Types (cont) Electronic Mail Electronic Mail –Less formal –Still requires proper military etiquette –Open with rank and name of individual –Close with appropriate salutation  Very Respectfully V/R  Respectfully R/  Sincerely non-DoD civilians

8. Official Guidance?

9. Naval Message

10. Formal Letter

11. Memorandums

12. Electronic Mail

13. For Monday Have a GREAT Weekend! Have a GREAT Weekend! Reading Reading –Skim NOG Ch 7 –Read NOG Ch 10 –Skim BJM Ch 16