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4-11-C20/25 A
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Annex A- TRADOC Common Core
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Demographics: (Deployment Exp)
•# Active
•# Reserve
•# National Guard
• # Prior Service
• # USMA
•# ROTC
•# OCS
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• Third level
MODULE F
SIGNAL CORE
85 HOURS
MODULE D
OPERATIONS
36 HOURS
– Fourth
MODULE C level
COMBAT NET
COMBATIVES
RADIO
HEAT
»HOURS
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CONVOY
MODULE A
Common Core
147 HOURS
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
SIGNAL HISTORY
LANDWARNET
TLP/ MDMP
TRAINING MNGT
ETHIICS/ CSF
EVALUATIONS AND
COUNSELING
MARKSMANSHIP
LAND NAVIGATION
EO/ POSH
INFORMATION
BRIEFS
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SIGNAL THEORY
24 HOURS
BASIC
ELECTRONICS
POWER
DISTROBUTION
TELECOMMUNIC
ATIONS
EXAM
WAVE
PROPAGATION
COMSEC
SPECTRUM
MANAGEMENT/IE
D-D CREW
OVERVIEW
SINCGARS
PRC-150
TACSAT
PRC-148
PRC- 152
FBCB2
SPEED
CNR PLANNING
EXERCISE
WRITTEN EXAM
OPERATIONS
MODULE E
SIT
126 HOURS
IT ESSENTIALS
MOSS
SECURTY PLUS
CISCO
SEMESTER 1
SWITCHING
THEORY
COMPONENTS
AND DEVICES
SIGNAL FLOW
VOIP LAB
PROMINA /
LAB
JNTC
MULTI
CHANNEL
TACSAT
LOS/ BLOS
VSAT/
SNAP/SPOP
GBS
PLANNEX
WRITTEN
EXAM
MODULE G
ABCS
28 HOURS
CPof
MCS
TOCNET
CPP
DCO
MODULE H
NETWORK
OPERATIONS
24 HOURS
INTRO TO
NETWORK
JNN
WARFIGHTER
INTERFACE
BNCPN
OVERVIEW
VPN
NETWORK
PLANNING
SNMPC
SOLARWINDS
Student
•Homework
•Participation
•Self Development
MODULE I
PLANNING
EXERCISE
24 HOURS
STAFF
ESTIMATE
ANNEX H
NETWORK
DIAGRAM
MA BRIEF TO
FG ofFICER
MODULE J
CAPSTONE
120 HOURS
STAFF
ESTIMATE
ANNEX H
NETWORK
DIAGRAM
MA BRIEF TO
FG ofFICER
TAC officer
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– Second
level
ACTION:
Communicate
in writing.
• Third level
– Fourth
levelAR 25-50, DA Pam 600-67, Practical
CONDITION:
Given
level
Exercises (PEs)» Fifth
SBOLBPEA01-01,
SBOLBPEA01-02,
SBOLBPEA01-03, SBOLBPEA01-04, handouts:
SBOLBHOA01-01 thru 04; Study Assignment sheets:
(SBOLBHOA01-05 thru 07), which are sample formats and
standards for Information Paper (Book Review),
Memorandum for Autobiography, and Book Review Request
Memorandum.
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LEARNING
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Standards are met when the Students:
– Second level
1. Complete PE (Exact Word) SBOLBPEA01-01).
• Third
level Voice and Dangling Verbal Phrases)
2. Complete
PE (Passive
– Fourth level
SBOLBPEA01-02.
» Fifth level
3. Complete PE (Sexist
Language) SBOLBPEA01-03.
4. Complete PE (Letter of Introduction) SBOLBPEA01-04.
5. Write Information Paper IAW the Army writing standard as a Book
Review on an approved book (Homework Assignments: using
handouts SBOLBHOA01-01 thru 03). All research and work for
homework assignments will be done independently, outside of the
classroom, and turned into the instructor for review IAW AR 25-50
and DA Pam 600-67. Students must receive at least 70% on the
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 –Army
Writing
Second
level Program
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 Communicative
Skills (The Army Writing Program
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– Fourth level
Requirements
» Fifth level
 Clarity
 Correctness
 Active/Passive Voice
 Active vs. Passive Structure
 Disadvantage of using Passive Voice
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 “Clues” to Correct Passive Voice
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 How
to Recognize
the Passive Voice
• Third
level
– Fourth
 Active
Voicelevel
is More Effective Because…
» Fifth level
 Sexist Language (Examples & Discussion)
 Indefinite-Pronouns
 Military Writing
 Standards for Army Correspondence AR 25-50
 Summary
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– Second level
Dictionary: Less than 5 years old
• Third level
AR
– Fourth level
25-50: Preparing
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and Managing Correspondence
DA PAM 600-67: Effective Writing for Army leaders
Grammar Text: English Simplified
Government Printing office Style Manual
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ARMY
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Effective
• Third level writing is writing that can be
– Fourth level
understood
in a single rapid reading
» Fifth level
and is generally free of errors in
grammar, mechanics, and usage
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–The
SecondArmy
level Writing Program - Objectives
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– Fourth level
explain
the
importance
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 To
communication
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 To establish course goals and requirements
 To review the use of Army forms and formats
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– Second level
Third level
 •Memorandum
for Approval for Book
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Memorandum
for Book Review
 Memorandum for Autobiography
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Terms
Totext
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Jargon/slang
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Gobbledygook
– Fourth
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»Euphemisms
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Vagueness
Acronyms
Clichés/trite expressions
Stilted language
Smothered verbs
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• ThirdPunctuation
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Usage
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Spelling
Form (bottom line up front)
Format
Packaging
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ACTIVE:
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level subject of the sentence names the
actor – Fourth level
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PASSIVE: The subject of the sentence names
the receiver of the action
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– Second level
ACTIVE
= Doer
• Third
level--- Verb --- Receiver
All
– Fourth level
qualifiers» will
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their weapons before qualification
PASSIVE = Receiver ---Verb --- Doer
All weapons will be zeroed before qualification
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USING
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– Second level
• Third level
Leaves
critical information unstated
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Evades responsibility
Increases length
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– Second level
Put the
doer
before the verb
• Third
level
– Fourth
level
Appropriate
clothing
will be worn by all personnel
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All personnel will wear appropriate clothing
Drop part of the verb
The Soldier was transferred to Ft. Bragg
He transferred to Ft Bragg
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– Second level
Change
• Third the
levelverb
– Fourth level
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Personnel
arelevel
prohibited
from smoking during
refueling operations
Personnel must not smoke during refueling
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BE
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AM
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ENDING IN –ED OR –EN
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CONDUCTED
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– Second level
 It is a• Third
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agent and shows the action
– Fourth
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It states the action in fewer words
It prevents confusion about the actor.
Use of “I” and “we”—the first person—takes
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What do we mean by Sexist Language?
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Definition:
Any language that discriminates against
• Third level
either sex
is sexist
– Fourth
level
» Fifth level
•During the 80’s,
the Army insisted upon a disclaimer
statement at the bottom of all printed documents. This
disclaimer actually said that we would use the pronouns he
and his but that all members of the military were included
•The business community did the same. Then we went to
the he/she, his/her combination so the females were visibly
included. The business community was the first to
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EXAMPLES
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• Third level
FIREMAN
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POLICEMAN» Fifth level
FIREFIGHTER
POLICE ofFICER
MAILMAN
POSTAL WORKER
WAITRESS
SERVER
CONGRESSMAN
CONGRESSIONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
STEWARDESS
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– Second level
SEXIST
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DISCUSSION
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– Fourth level
English when
pronoun
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 In
takes the place of noun, the
pronoun must match in number and person
 For example, if you start a document using the term “a
Soldier” and you use a pronoun it must be a singular
one
 If you use the word they or them later in the paragraph
you have a “noun/pronoun agreement” problem
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LANGUAGE DISCUSSION- Cont
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• Third level
The pronoun
“they or them” cannot take the place of “a
Soldier.” –InFourth
Armylevel
writing this is a common grammar fault.
» Fifth
To correct this,
youlevel
can use the words he or she. This is
okay, but a better way is to change “a Soldier” to “Soldiers”
and then grammatically you can use “they or them”
 This suggestion was actually started in the business world,
taught in business writing and followed by the military.
Logically, this is the best way. If you are talking about a
specific person, then use the correct personal pronoun (he
or she)
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– Second level
ALTERNATE TO SEXIST LANGUAGE
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– Fourth level
A Platoon Leader
is
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responsible for everything the
Soldiers do or do not do. (Change pronoun)
A Platoon Leader is responsible for everything
his/her Soldiers do or do not do. (Use both
pronouns)
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ELIMINATE
SEXIST LANGUAGE
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– Fourth level
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The best
way
to eliminate sexist
language is to use the plural pronouns
with plural nouns
THEY, THEIR, THEM
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INDEFINITE
PRONOUNS
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Each •commander
will appoint a safety officer
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from their
company
– Fourth
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Every Soldier will bring their TA-50 for inspection
prior to deployment
Everyone has their own opinion
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– Second level
• Third
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Military
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Introduction
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 LETTERS
– Second level
Used for official business with:
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President,
VP, White House Staff
– Fourth level
» Fifth
Members
of level
Congress, Justices
Heads of Departments
Agencies,
State officials
Foreign Government officials
The Public
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– Second level
• Third level LETTERS - Cont
Also:
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» Fifth level
Used by military and civilian personnel for official
personal correspondence
Letters of welcome, appreciation or commendation for
DOD and non-DOD employees
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HEADING
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Letterhead» Fifth level
Date (civilian style)
Reply to attention line military subject only
Address element (no abbreviations)
Salutation (second line below the last line of the
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– Second level
• Third level
BODY
– Fourth
level paragraphs
Single space
within
» Fifth level
Double space between paragraphs
Type first line on the second line below salutation
Indent four spaces and begin typing on the fifth for the
first line of the paragraph
Do
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– Second level
• Third level
CLOSING
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Start closing on the second line below the last
» Fifth level
line of the letter. Begin at the center of the page.
Always use “sincerely” in closing
Signature block in upper and lower case
Ranks are always spelled out
“U.S. Army” is used instead of branch
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– Second level
LETTER of INTRODUCTION
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– Fourth level
should »send
this
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You
Commander
formal letter to your Battalion
You may also send an e-mail message
This letter will set the tone for your arrival at your duty
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WRITING-
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• Third level
– Fourth level
» Fifth level
Military Writing Memorandum
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• Third level
Used for –correspondence
within a department or
Fourth level
agency or to» federal
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the Department of Defense
Do not use to correspond with families of military
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PERSONAL
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– Fourth level
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Whenever possible, conduct official business by
personal contact, local telephone, DSN or e-mail
A memorandum for record should be used
to document any decisions or agreements
reached during these communications
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AR 25-50, PARA 2-4a
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Office
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or reference
HEADING
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Date: Military Style
(AR 25-50, 2-4(2))
“Memorandum for”
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2-5 Addresses (AR 25-50, 2-4(4)(b)
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level
BODY
clear purpose statement
Put the recommendation, conclusion, or most
important information next
Clearly separate each major section
Do not indent paragraphs
Do not number a one paragraph memorandum
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 When
more than one paragraph,
number the paragraphs consecutively
When paragraphs are subdivided, indent and label
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– Second level (AR 25-50, PARA 2-4c)
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– Fourth level CLOSING
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The Authority Line
Signature Block
Enclosure Listing
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• Third levelRULES of THUMB
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Simple
Phrases:
and direct
No jargon, acronyms, or noun strings
Sentences: Twelve to twenty words in length
Paragraphs: About 1 ½ inches single-spaced type
Main Action: One page, two pages max
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– Second level
• Third level BOOK REVIEW

– Fourth level
» Fifth
level
Read your
selected
book
 Select the main points or lesson learned
 Write the draft
 Proof for coherence, errors, and clarity
 Complete the final paper
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Demonstration
Inform, Persuade, or
Direct.
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Introduction:
Who, What, Where,
When, Why.
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Body:
Main Points,
Supporting Points.
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Conclusion:
Do we have the
required information to
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Demonstration
Easy to Read
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Typed or Stamped
13 June 2016 or 13 Jun
16
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AFVA-ABCT-CDR
AFVA-ABCT-C
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Main Point
10 words or less
(2 Spaces)
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• Third level
Left side aligned
Must be an “a” and “b”
to subdivide.
(1/4” indent)
– Fourth level
» Fifth level
Specific or Broad
(3 Spaces)
Left side aligned.
Punctuation.
List any references in
the first paragraph.
SUBJECT : 1ST
Paragraph
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1st Para : 2nd Para
(2 Spaces)
Left side aligned.
Only three sub
divisions.
(1/2” indent)
Author isn’t always the
approval.
“The POC….”
Enclosure-Encl
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Enlisted, US Army
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Subject
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Continuation of
Memorandum
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Demonstration
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CHARLIE COMPANY, 2ND ENGINEER BATALLION
3RD ARMOR BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION
BLDG 20425 GULF VICTORY
FORT BLISS, TEXAS 79916
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AFVA-ABCT-C
SUBJECT: C Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion Day Room Break In
5. The following
Soldiers are allowed unaccompanied access to the C CO 2E, 3/1 AD Supply Room,
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BLDG 20425 Room A134.
• ThirdRANK
level
6.
NAME
POSITION
DUTY
PHONE
7442439
HOME PHONE
SPC
Oldro,
Michael
Supply
660-591-3986
– Fourth
level
NCOIC
» Fifth level
Point of Contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at (915) 744-4343
MICHAEL J. HOWARD
CPT, SC
Commanding
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 Use short words. (No more than 15 percent long words)
• Third level
 Keep sentences
short. (Average 15 words per sentence)
– Fourth level
 Write short paragraphs.
» Fifth level (Approx 1” deep)
 Avoid jargon.
 Use correct spelling, grammar & punctuation.
 Use I, you, and we as subjects instead of this office,
this headquarters, and so forth
 Write 1 page letters and memorandums.
 Avoid sentences that begin with expletives.
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 References Library
– Second level
 Army Writing Program
• Third level
 Communication
– Fourth levelSkills
» Fifth level
 Requirements
 Clarity
 Correctness
 Active/Passive Voice
 Active vs. Passive Structure
 Disadvantage of using Passive Voice
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 “Clues” to Correct Passive Voice
• Third level
 How–toFourth
Recognize
the Passive Voice
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» Fifth level
 Active Voice
is More Effective Because…
 Sexist Language (Examples & Discussion)
 Indefinite-Pronouns
 Military Writing
 Standards for Army Correspondence AR 25-50
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