1. STANAG 3 WRITING
Memos

2. Formal letter, memo approximately 150 words Composition
SLP 3 writing - format
Formal letter, memo
approximately 150 words
Recommended time: 30 minutes
Composition
approximately 250 words
Recommended time: 50 minutes
Total time: 80 minutes

3. MEMO Seal (pečeť), letterhead stationery (tiskopis s hlavičkou) Date
Attention (for whom?). Type MEMORANDUM FOR in capital letters, include duty position
SUBJECT: Indicate the subject matter briefly.
Paragraph one: reference (What caused this memo? Meeting, conference, conversation…), who, what, where
Paragraph two
Paragraph three
POC
PRINT your name, state your rank/ position and sign it
Don’t forget to number each paragraph (and letter each subparagraph)

4. MEMO – sligtly different heading
Your subtopic goes here
State your name and position
If there are attachments, list them bellow.
Carbon copy
Be brief. Sentences usually consist of less than 20 words, paragraphs about 4 – 5 sentences.
Passive voice is not generally recommended

5. Useful language . This memorandum follows up on our discussion /
your inquiry/ a March 13 meeting/ our telephone
conference
I should be grateful if you could grant me
the permission to
I was unable to (locate the missing items, book to a
conference…)
In response to …, my staff arragned/ organized
Capt XY is the POC (point of contact) for the
planning and schedule.
I would strongly recommend … .

6. MEMOS
Your task:
You attended an international medical seminar in Prague. Unfortunately, you had some difficulties with registration.
Write a memo to the travel clerk. Briefly comment on the conference (you liked it), describe the problems with registration and suggest a solution. Send a copy to HQ logistics.
Time: 30 minutes

7. MEMOS Time: 30 minutes 1st year students: task:
 Subject: University of Defence entrance exams In paragraphs, please describe the following: 1. MATHEMATICS + ENGLISH EXAM 2. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST 3. MEDICAL EXAMINATION (Army hospital) 4. MEDICAL EXAMINATION (The Institute of Aviation Medicine) 5. RECOMMENDATIONS (what should be improved next time)
Time: 30 minutes