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LM MOD 1 Lesson 4 part 1:Point Papers - Coggle Diagram
LM MOD 1 Lesson 4 part 1:Point Papers
Uses
Direct the command’s attention to a problem or issue
Introduce ideas for discussion
Assist in developing policy
“Sell” an idea to a superior to take action on/implement a specific policy or procedure
Prepare senior officers to make a presentation to an audience
Organization Specific Point Papers
Contents
Originator’s information
Similar to Naval letter but no SSIC
DO NOT flush right; Tab to start Originator’s information to ensure that the longest piece of data does not exceed one line
Subject line:
Starts 2 lines below the last line of the originator’s information
Subj: CAPITAL LETTERS!!!
Flush with left margin
Skip a line before starting the background section
Background
Title is centered, underlined, and all capital letters
State the background, idea, or problem
Minimize details and findings
Be brief and concise
Should be one to three sentences long
Discussions section
Recommendation section
Format
1" margins may be adjusted to keep the paper’s length to one page
No complimentary opening or closing
No signature or signature block
Reference
The Naval Institute Guide to Naval Writing
Benefits
Provides a stand alone document that presents essential elements of a subject
Serves as a readily available source of condensed, factual information
Allows you to explore several options and present the one that benefits the command the best