Army Correspondence – Flashcards
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If you wish to recognize someone for their achievements with an army award, what for do you use?
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DA form 638
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In the areas for achievement in block 20. for awards, MSM, ARCOM, and AAM, what is the maximum number of lines that you may complete.
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4
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What are the two types of memorandums?
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Formal, informal
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What should your average sentence length be?
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15
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What is one way that we've already discussed to create shorter sentences?
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Active voice
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What are the three parts of an informal memorandum?
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Heading, body, closing
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When preparing a memorandum, what font size do you use and what are the preferred font styles?
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12pt, times new roman
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What is the definition of Effective Army Writing?
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Transmits a clear message in a single, rapid reading and is generally free of error in grammar, mechanics, and usage
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What is the definition of Good army writing?
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is concise, organized, and right to the point.
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What is the definition of active voice?
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Emphasizes the doer of the action. Shows who or what does the action in the sentence, or puts the doer before the verb.
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What is the definition of passive voice?
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Hides the doer of the action, blocking communication
