STANAG 3 WRITING
Memos
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
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
Don’t forget to number each
paragraph (and letter each
subparagraph)
PRINT your name, state your rank/
position and sign it
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
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 …
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
MEMOS
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