Naval Message?? anybody??

[Angel]

Who in here knows how to write a naval message?

[airframesguru]

Googled "naval message". this is what i got:

SAMPLE SHIPALT COMPLETION NAVAL MESSAGE
This Completion Naval Message is a “joint” Naval Message by the AIT and the Ship. This message satisfies NSTS 9090-310C Paragraph 3.7.2 and CNSL CSIP92, Paragraph 7.J. The AIT Program Manager/On-site Installation Coordinator should provide a draft version on disk to the ship.
ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE
ROUTINE
FM (SHIP)

TO COMNAVSURFLANT NORFOLK VA//N432/applicable TDO//
or COMNAVSURFPAC SAN DIEGO CA//N432/applicable TDO//

INFO (SQUADRON)
NAVSURFWARCEN SHIPSYSENGSTA PHILADELPHIA PA//915x/Tech Code/Platform//
PEO SHIPS WASHINGTON DC//applicable SPM / Sponsor//
or PEO CARRIERS WASHINGTON DC//PMS312//
or PEO SUB WASHINGTON DC//PMS392//
COMNAVSEASYSCOM WASHINGTON DC//Technical Code//
Planning Yard (ex: NAVSHIPYD NORFOLK VA//242// , NAVSHIPYD PUGET SOUND WA//242//)
FTSCLANT NORFOLK VA//4100/4102//
or FTSCPAC SAN DIEGO CA //307/4100//
NAVICP MECHANICSBURG PA//051/059//
Configuration Data Manager (CDM)
applicable RMMCO {RMMCO NORFOLK VA //N45// or SOUTHWEST RMC SAN DIEGO CA //00/01//}
SUPSHIPS PORTSMOUTH VA or SUPSHIPS SAN DIEGO CA (Surface Ships)
SUPSHIPS NEWPORT NEWS VA//1800// (Carriers)
SUBMEPP PORTSMOUTH NH//1800// (Subs)

UNCLAS //NO4720//
MSGID/GENADMIN/ SHIP NAME //
SUBJ/SHIPALT NUMBER (SHIPALT TITLE) COMPLETION on USS SHIP NAME//
REF/A/ B/ C/…
AMPN/REF A is….. REF B is…..//
RMKS/
1. THIS IS A JOINT (SHIP)/NSWCCD-SSES MESSAGE.
2. AS AUTHORIZED AND SCHEDULED BY REF A (and any subsequent refs), SUBJECT ALTERATION WAS INSTALLED/MODIFIED/REMOVED ON (Completion Date) AND ACCEPTED AS OPERATIONAL WITH/WITHOUT DISCREPANCIES. {If the installation was unsatisfactory, Ship will state and list all remaining discrepancies}
3. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED:
A. ALTERATION TYPE & NUMBER:
B. SYSTEM OPERATIONAL VERIFICATION TESTING (SOVT) WAS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH (LIST TEST SPEC).
{IF TEST RESULTS WERE UNSATISFACTORY, SO STATE AND LIST OUTSTANDING ITEMS}
C. NO CHANGES TO SIDS ARE REQUIRED or SIDS ARE RED-LINED AND WILL BE FORWARDED TO PLANNING YARD SEPCOR
D. ALTERATION COMPLETION REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED AND WILL BE FORWARDED SEPCOR
4. EQUIPMENT OPERATION and/or INTERIM MAINTENANCE TRAINING WAS PROVIDED TO SHIPS FORCE BY THE (Install team/LCM or ISEA REP). (List specific training provided….a copy of the crew members trained should appear in the Alt Completion Report).
5. THE FOLLOWING ILS ELEMENTS WERE DELIVERED TO SUPPORT THE SUBJECT INSTALLATION:(as a minimum)
A. OBRP'S - (list part numbers)
B. MAM'S - (list part numbers)
C. TECHNICAL MANUALS - (new or changes)
D. APL NUMBER(S) - (list all APL numbers)
E. SHIP'S COSAL UPDATED
F. MIP/MRC'S - (list all numbers)
G. LIST OF EQUIPMENT INSTALLED & THEIR SERIAL #S
H. SHIP INSTALLATION DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN REDLINED AND ONE SET WAS PROVIDED TO THE SHIP (SHIP POC)
6. COMPLETED OPNAV 4790/CK FORMS ( XX entries) WERE PROVIDED TO SHIP'S FORCE AND ENTERED INTO SNAP or CDM DATABASE CONFIGURATION FILES WILL BE UPDATED BY ISEA or CDM
7. INSTALLATION ACTIVITY POC: (Naval Command & Code, Name, Phone Number)
8. CO COMMENTS: ship will add any additional comments regarding the install

[enviro]

You are going to have to know (or have access to) a lot of information in order to write a Naval Message. Then you have to have access to DMS (Defense Messaging System).


It might help a little if we knew what your end goal is.

[Angel]

Ok.. Here's a situation where you have to write a response too.
Situation: You received Message DTG 221153ZFEB99 from MALS-31 requestion a World-Wide Search for some items. You conductd the search an didn't find the gear. Wirte the response message ensuring you keep your CHAIN-Of-COMMAND informed.

[TracGunny]

This message is dated Feb. 22, 1999, and I am assuming you are no longer on active duty (looking at your profile). Contact the s-4 at MALS-31 and ask for instructions...

That is my best guess for you...

[Angel]

No it's just a study question or a made up scenario where you have to write a response to..

[TracGunny]

Originally posted by Angel
No it's just a study question or a made up scenario where you have to write a response to.. D-OH! If I may, I would like to ask who assigned you that?

I guess airframesguru's answer will do? It gives you the format, you just have to "fill in the blanks" to match your assignment.

If it is not what you are looking for, please try to be as specific as possible... we'll do for ya what we can! :)

[airframesguru]

there is tons on the google site. From my earlier posting to to Naval Message Form DD 173/2. Is this a class project? I assume by your bio that you didn't get this from your NCO.

MW

[TracGunny]

Naval Message

A message is an official communication in brief form transmitted by rapid means, such as radio, telegraph, or satellite. A message is used where speed is of primary importance. Naval messages are prepared in accordance with communications instructions and related publications issued by CNO Subject, paragraph, downgrading, and declassification markings used in classified messages are described in OPNAVINST 5510.1. Procedures for drafting and handling messages are furnished by the local communication activity. The USN Plain Language Address Directory (PLAD) lists the abbreviated addresses of activities within the U.S. Navy. The PLAD is a part of the Message Address Directory (MAD), which is an official Joint Chiefs of Staff publication. It is updated four times a year, in January, April, July, and October. The abbreviated addresses listed in the PLAD must be used when drafting messages. The text of the message contains the thought or idea the sender desires to relate. This must be clear, accurate, and concise. Brevity must not be achieved with the loss of accuracy; brevity should be achieved through the proper choice of words and good writing techniques.

The text also includes the standard subject classification code (SSIC). This is a six-digit code starting with the letter “N,” followed by five numbers. The “N” indicates that the numeric group was taken from the Navy list. The five number group is taken from SECNAVINST 5210.11. The SSIC appears after the classification and special handling instructions; for example, UNCLAS EFTO//N04400//. Naval messages are identified by originator and date-time group (DTG). For example, “USS NEVERSAIL” (typed in the From line of the message) is the originator. The DTG “1022332” (10th day at 2233 hours in Zulu time), “OCT 93” (the month and year) will be typed as “102233Z OCT 93.” The “Z” represents Greenwich meantime and is standard throughout DOD. The DTG is assigned by the communication office at the time the message is released. Messages are filed by month in DTG sequence.

http://www.tpub.com/content/aviation/12654/css/12654_32.htm

[Angel]

so say i'm an imrl asset manager and i want to inform Mals-31 that I didnt find any information relating to waht they are looking for.. the format will be like this.

From:
IMRL ASSET MANAGER
TO:
MALS-31
INFO:
NO INFORMATION FOUND
UNCLASS//N(then the #)
MSGID//GENDAMIN
SUBJ//REPLY TO MESSAGE DTG221153ZFEB99
REF/A/MALS-31/DTG221153ZFEB99
AMPN//REF/A/MALS-31/DTG221153ZFEB99
POC//?
REMARKS/Could not find the information.

[TracGunny]

Angel: hopefully, someone on this board has 01 Admin experience and can help you with a critique...

I'm just an 1833 Tuna boat skipper who had a Remington Raider (usually a PFC/LCpl) to take me by the hand and lead me through it until I got it right... (Only then would I drop it on the 1st Sgt's desk...)

[airframesguru]

TracGunny,

not to frequency hop, but what is/was a 1833?

S/F,

MW

[TracGunny]

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman, MOS never changes from Pvt to MGySgt - only billet designation; crewman, crewchief, section leader, plt. sgt., plt cmndr. Than the usual MSgt/MGysgt billets - Company Gunny, Bn S - shop chief, etc.

AAVs, Amtracs, LVTs, Triple AV (Advance Amphibious Assault Vehicle - next generation AAV in testing/development), are some of the names that refer to the MOS.

Thats the short answer... LOL

[airframesguru]

Ooh-Rah

[Angel]

wow that "ooh-Rah" that scares me

[Sparrowhawk]

Originally posted by Angel
Who in here knows how to write a naval message?

Don't know about writing a naval message, but any grunt can interpret the normal naval message.

LOL

[airframesguru]

Isn't that an ALMAR

HEHE

MW

[Angel]

<--- Lost in space...

[enviro]

IMRL Marines will use DMS to write the message. It's very much like using email. Naval Messages are not in paper form anymore (unless one of the recipients prints it out). Writing one requires access to DMS.

This is kinda like asking how do I write an email without having access to an email program. You can't do it.

[airframesguru]

enviro is the man in the know. You were airwing right?

S/F,

MW

[enviro]

Airwing all the way - supposed to be a 6062 Hydraulics Mech, but never did it. Stayed in the environmental field the whole time. The 500 division was always my favorite. They could make anything - pure geniuses!

[Angel]

alrite say if you fail all the tests to pass as an imrl asset management where would they put you next?

[enviro]

Failure is not an option - ok, sometimes it is. You could get dropped back a class (called an academic drop) or you could be joining Lake at the School of Infantry.


Angel - what's going on? Is he having trouble at school?

[Angel]

yep he's having trouble

[Angel]

required score to past is a 92 and he received a 72..

[enviro]

Sorry Angel - this got buried before I could read it. So what happened?

[Angel]

hmm I got no clue.. I guess he wanted to be in Infantry and he got put into an MOS which he has no clue in what he is doing.. But he's doing ok now.. I just hope he'll graduate and hopefully get stationed somewhere near and not Okinawa.. :)..