Margins & Fonts
What are the required margins for Navy correspondence?
1 inch on all sides
What are the three parts of a sender’s symbol?
SSIC, originator’s code, serial number
In whose title does the 'From:' line appear?
The activity head’s title, not the name
How should multiple paragraphs be formatted?
Numbered, single-spaced, double-space between
What word is typed under a name when signing under delegated authority?
"By direction"
What font and size is preferred for official correspondence?
Times New Roman, 12 pt
What manual provides SSIC codes?
SECNAV M-5210.2
What is the limit for a subject line?
10 words or fewer, all caps
Where does text begin in relation to the heading above it?
Two lines below
How are pages identified after the first page?
With SSIC, activity name, and page number
Should text be full-justified? If not, how should it be?
No, text should be flush left
What does SSIC stand for?
Standard Subject Identification Code
What does the 'To:' line identify?
The action addressee
How are paragraphs numbered?
Consecutively throughout the letter
What word is typed when an officer signs temporarily in command?
"Acting"
What font size range is acceptable?
10-12 point
Where is the originator’s code placed?
Right side of the letterhead
What does the 'Via:' line identify?
Intermediate commands for routing/endorsement
What spacing is used within paragraphs?
Single spacing
How should classified correspondence be marked?
Top and bottom of each page
On letterhead, where should text start?
Below the printed header
What is the purpose of a sender’s symbol?
To track and categorize correspondence
What is listed in the 'Reference' line?
Supporting documents for context
What spacing is used between paragraphs?
Double spacing
What is the correct way to show enclosures?
List them on the 'Enclosure' line