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Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence.

"United States Naval Academy" command letterhead stationery is only used for standard letters, memos, and other official business coming from the Superintendent.

An SSIC is a four or five digit number that identifies the subject of a document. They are required on all Naval and Marine Corps correspondence. The use of SSICs provides a tested method for filing documents consistently and quickly. The SSIC you choose should be the one that best suits the subject of your letter.

Times New Roman 12 pitch font is preferred for Navy correspondence. Single spacing between lines. Double spacing between paragraphs/subparagraphs.

Use a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) as an internal document to record supporting information in the record that is not recorded elsewhere. Examples include such things as documenting the results of a meeting, an important telephone conversation, or an oral agreement. Type or handwrite these most informal memorandums.

This manual is issued to prescribe uniform standards for the management and preparation of correspondence and is applicable to all commands and activities of the Department of the Navy.

10-1 General. A memorandum provides a less formal way to correspond within an activity/command. Subordinates within that activity or command may use a memorandum to correspond directly with each other on routine official business or as an informal means of communication.

Prepare all correspondence using 13 point, Times New Roman Font with the exception of personal letters on Flag stationary. Use 12 point, Courier New Font for personal letters.