Army Personal Recommendation Memorandum
Writing Assignment #2: Personal Recommendation Memo
1. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for students to generate a recommendation memorandum on behalf of their brigade commander in a clear, concise format. This memorandum will reinforce effective communications and their ability to utilize the HRC website.
2. Requirements:
a. Students must write memorandum recommending CPT Steven Higgins, the Operations Officer for HHC, 130th Engineer Brigade, for the Army Congressional Fellowship.
b. The memorandum must be no more than one full page in length.
c. The memorandum must detail why the individual is qualified for selection for the broadening opportunity.
3. The memorandum must be submitted in accordance with the assignment
Reference: AR 25-50; DA Letterhead Instructions
BOP Catalog 2023
Unclassified
Defend and Serve!
Adjutant General School
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General Information for Personal Recommendation Memo:
CPT Higgins is assigned to 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Schofield Barracks, HI 96786-3730. Your Brigade Commander is Ted Lasso, COL, Engineer, Commanding (hint, COL in CDRs signature block, office symbol is “APTS-ENG-CO”).
Use the message with regard to the Army Congressional Fellowship ( http://www.hrc.army.mil/bop).
Memorandum format is highlighted in the Broadening Opportunity Programs (B.O.P.), use catalog 2023.
Utilize the attributes within the B.O.P. Catalog that are outlined when crafting your response.
CPT Higgins was previously the Sapper Company Commander. He is now currently assigned as the Operations Officer.
CPT Higgins has received 4 out of 5 Most Qualified OERs, scored 500+ on every ACFT he has taken and was recently rated the best CPT in the brigade while serving as the Sapper Company Commander.
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE and what they want!
Writing in Active Voice does not mean you are writing in incomplete sentences.
Avoid being “too poetic”, remember clear and concise.
You are “ghost writing” for your brigade commander, think third person.
You are the Brigade Strength Manager for this organization.
Use the official letter head found on apd.army.mil.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
130TH ENGINEER BRIGADE
310 BRANNON AVE
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI 96786-3730
Reference: AR 25-50; DA Letterhead Instructions; B.O.P. 2023 Catalog
Writing Assignment #2 Cont. Personal Recommendation Memo
Unclassified
Defend and Serve!
Adjutant General School
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2023 BOP Catalog
Reference: AR 25-50; DA Letterhead Instructions
Writing Assignment #2 Cont.: Personal Recommendation Memo
Unclassified
Defend and Serve!
Adjutant General School
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