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A Letter of Reprimand (LOR), also known as a Memorandum of Reprimand (MOR), is an administrative tool used by commanders to identify and correct conduct or behavior that fails to meet military standards. Any type of unfavorable information may be recorded in an LOR.

A Letter of Reprimand is more severe than a Letter of Admonition or Letter of Counseling. Like the Letter of Admonition, it's used to document clear violations of standards and is used for more serious offenses.

: to reprove sharply or censure formally usually from a position of authority.

A written reprimand generally is part of a progressive discipline policy. It is one of the final corrective steps supervisors use before they consider employee suspension or termination. For an employee, it serves as a warning to improve her performance or workplace behavior or jeopardize losing her job.

In military contexts, a formal letter of reprimand can be career-ending, even without prescribed punishments, because it makes it difficult to secure advancements in rank or to enjoy the respect of one's peers. In legal contexts, a letter of reprimand is sometimes called a letter of admonition.

A reprimand is a severe, formal or official reproof.A reprimand in custody may be a formal legal action issued by a government agency or professional governing board (e.g. medical board, bar council). It may also be an administrative warning issued by an employer or school.

Letters of reprimand are often a step in the formal disciplinary action process that can result in additional disciplinary action for the employee up to and including employment termination if the employee fails to improve.