WRITERS' ROOM

PUT YOUR BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT

By ELRG | September 24, 2013 |

The purpose statement. Open with a short, clear purpose sentence. The purpose statement is not the same as the bottom line. It only tells the reader what to expect when reading the paper. A purpose statement does not tell the reader the conclusion(s) the writer draws. Thesis. The bottom line or thesis statement tells your reader what…

Army Awards and Decorations Branch

By ELRG | September 7, 2013 |

Take a look at this recent FOUO presentation from the Army Adjutant General Directorate Overview: Awards and Decorations Branch Mission Laws and Regulations U.S. Military Awards Peacetime Awards Approval Authority Wartime Awards Approval Authority Individual Decorations Purple Heart Combat Badges Unit Awards Campaign/Service Awards Routine Challenges in the Awards Program Awards and Decorations Branch Points…

Promotion Board Preparation Checklist

By ELRG | August 26, 2013 |

Soldiers records appearing before a Board must take advantage of the opportunity to review their record on line using the My Board file tool. Board members see who has made the effort to review their file, who has acknowledged working actions in the file, and those who simply did not demonstrate the professionalism to conduct a review. Most…

SAMPLE LETTER TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT

By ELRG | August 26, 2013 |

Letterhead (Date) MEMORANDUM FOR President, Name of specific board, i.e. FY12 CPT (MFE) APL Board, ATTN: AHRC-PDV-S, 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue, Dept 471, Fort Knox, KY 40122-5407 SUBJECT: (Name of Board) (Use one or two paragraphs to succinctly inform the board of the issues you have that are not otherwise reflected in your board file.)…

ERB Quick Reference Guide

By ELRG | August 26, 2013 |

A QRG (Quick Reference Guide) for the active duty US Army Enlisted Records Briefing (ERB) Uploaded on SlideServe by elina | Upload your own presentation

Sample NCOER Bullets for Physical Fitness & Military Bearing

By ELRG | August 26, 2013 |

Here are some bullet examples for NCOERs from ArmyWritingStyle.com. This listing is for Physical Fitness & Military Bearing, and can be used or modified for inclusion on DA Form 2166-7s. Hit the Comments button below and feel free to add your own favorite bullets. Highest APFT score in the unit (285).  ** Achieved the highest…

Sample NCOER Bullets for Army Values

By ELRG | August 26, 2013 |

Here are some bullet examples for NCOERs from ArmyWritingStyle.com. This listing is for Army Values, and can be used or modified for inclusion on DA Form 2166-7s. Hit the Comments button below and feel free to add your own favorite bullets. Does an outstanding job of always knowing exactly what it will take to accomplish…

Campaign Participation Credit request

By ELRG | August 24, 2013 |

Army units will be deemed to have participated in combat if they have actually engaged the enemy in combat, if they were deployed in a designated combat zone, or if they performed duties either in the air or on the ground in any part of the combat zone in any time during the period of…

Template, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal request

By ELRG | August 24, 2013 |

XXXX-XXX-X MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT:  Award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) 1.  Award of the ARCAM is made to the following Soldier(s) that have met the eligibility criteria IAW AR 600-8-22, paragraph 4-18.  The ARCAM is awarded for 3 years of qualified and continuous service in the Reserve Components. Name:                                    Rank:             SSN:  …

Template, Army Reserve Medal request

By ELRG | August 24, 2013 |

 XXXX-XXX-X MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT:  Award of the Army Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) 1.  Award of the AFRM is made to the following Soldier(s) that have met the eligibility criteria IAW AR 600-8-22, paragraph 5-8.  The AFRM is awarded for 10 years of qualified and continuous service in the Reserve Components. Name:                                    Rank:             SSN:   Eligibility…