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SECNAV M-5216.5, CH. 7: CORRESPONDENCE FORMATS
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Question 1: Alphabetically A-Z
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References are listed in what order in the "Ref:" line?
Question 2: at the top of each page of the basic letter
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Where is the subject line repeated on official correspondence?
Question 3: The day it is signed
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When should official correspondence be dated?Question 4: There must be enough space for two lines of text on the current page and two lines of text carried over to the next page.
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It is acceptable for a paragraph to break across pages so long as what conditions are met?
Question 5: Under the first word after the heading
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If the entry on the "From:" line is longer than one line, where does the second line start?
Question 6: False
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True or False: Single-page letters or the first page of a multiple-page letter should include a page number.
Question 7: Six
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How many spaces follow the colon on the "To:" line?
Question 8: True
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True or false: Addresses in the "Via:" line should be numbered if there are more than one?Question 9: First line under the "From:" line
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The "To:" line should be typed where on official correspondence?
Question 10: (NOTAL)
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If a not-to-all reference is unavoidable, follow the reference in the reference line with what in parenthesis?
Question 11: Three
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How many spaces come after the colon in the "Subj:" line?
Question 12: Action addressee
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The title in the "To" line of official correspondence belongs to who?
Question 13: Indented the appropriate number of spaces based on the level of subparagraphing.
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Where does the first line of subparagraphs begin?
Question 14: include their title as the second line of the signature line.
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When a principal subordinate authorized to sign by title, such as the chief of staff or deputy in a major command will sign the correspondence, what is included in the signature line?
Question 15: Times New Roman
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What is the preferred font for Naval Correspondence
Question 16: For Official Use Only (FOUO)
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What marking applies to information that is not classified, but which may be withheld from the public under the FOIA?Question 17: The signatory's name, title, and the phrase, "By direction of the [activity head]." (i.e. By direction of the Commanding Officer")
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When the signatory is authorized to sign "By direction," and the correspondence will affect pay and allowances, the signature line will include what?
Question 18: Four
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How many spaces follow the colon in the "Ref:" line?
Question 19: Immediately under the SSIC
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Where does the originator's code start on official correspondence?
Question 20: Only their name
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When an activity head will sign the correspondence, the signature line is composed of what?Question 21: A lower-case letter (Example: Ref: (a))
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What should be used in parenthesis before the description of every reference in the "Ref:" line?
Question 22: 1 inch
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Naval correspondence should allow how much space for margins?
Question 23: Subject line
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Which line consists of a sentence fragment that tells readers what the letter is about?Question 24: Left margin on the first line below the "To:" line.
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Where should the "Via:" line be typed?
Question 25: False
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True or False: Slang and Jargon are acceptable in official correspondence?
Question 26: Capitalized
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Every letter after the colon in the subject line should be presented how?
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