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Information: The three-part outline is the basic framework for effective written communication.

I. Introduction

A. Attention Getter: A coin of zero monetary value was worth the life of a man.

B. Motivation Sentence: Senior enlisted leaders should know the history behind military challenge coins, because they are the caretakers of military history and tradition.

C. Overview Sentence (State Main Points): This essay will cover the background of the coin, their evolution, and their importance to military culture.

II. Body

A. Main point 1: Background

· No official history, but common tale

· LT’s life was spared because of “coin”

· Coin tradition began

Transition sentence from MP1 to MP2: Knowledge of the background of the challenge coins lays the foundation for their evolution.

B. Main point 2: Evolution

· Coins are now more elaborate due to modern manufacturing

Transition sentence from MP2 to MP3: The evolution of military challenge coins from pieces of scrap metal to intricate pieces signify their importance to military culture.

C. Main point 3: Importance

· Used as rewards/awards

· Boost morale and comradery

III. Conclusion

A. Summary Sentence (Re-state Main Points): This essay covered the background of military challenge coins, their evolution, and their importance to military culture.

B. Re-motivation Sentence: Senior enlisted leaders should know the history behind military challenge coins, because they are the caretakers of military history and tradition.

HANDOUT HO 1.3

Three Part Outline: The Value is in the Eye of the Beholder

C. Closing Sentence: A stamped piece of non-precious metal became the most valuable thing to a man facing death; allowing it to lose its worth now would be tragic.

NOTE : For all of your outlines, use SEA's Handout as a guide. Use the SEA Effective Writing Student Guide provided for stylistic principles, citations, and formatting.

References

Baumgaertner, E. (2018, April 11). Morale, allegiance and drinking: How military challenge coins evolved and spread. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/us/politics/challenge-coins.html

Challenge Coin History and Rules of the Coin. (n.d.). http://www.goatlocker.org/resources/cpo/history/cpocoin.htm

Howard, M. (2014, August 15). Judicious use of command coins and presentation items. NAVADMIN 184/14. Washington, DC: Vice Chief of Naval Operations. http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2014/NAV14184.txt

Kingsbury, P. A. (2018). Chief petty officer's guide (2nd ed.). Naval Institute Press.

Santiago, K. (2019, April 12). Military challenge coins a lasting tradition within the armed services. The Balance Careers. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/military-challenge-coins-3354113