ENG101 Letter of Recommendation to United States Air Force Memo
Question Description
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (LOR) (See sample below) Between three and five LORs are required. LORs should be addressed to the Air Force Officer Selection Board. LORs add to the “whole person” concept The best person to write an LOR is one who has a working knowledge of the applicant attesting to the applicant’s character, morals, standards, and potential (I.e. former employers, pastors, college professors, etc.). It is more valuable if LORs are from a variety of sources, demonstrating different perspectives of the individual. LORs from congressman, senators, and general military officers are not recommended unless these individuals are personally acquainted with the applicant. Individuals writing an LOR should state their relationship to the applicant and use specific examples they have
FORMAT FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
1 Jan 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR AIR FORCE OFFICER SELECTION BOARD
FROM: John W. Smith
10 MAIN ST
Disneyland, CA 92408
(Address not necessary here if letterhead is used with address already indicated)
SUBJECT: Suggested Letter of Recommendation for Jane Doe
(This example should be used as a guide only)
1. I’m a manager at Disneyland and have known Jane Doe for five years”¦She has worked directly for me as a supervisor”¦She was my neighbor for ten years”¦She was my coworker for the past three years”¦etc
2. Letter of recommendation should have lots of specific examples that show the applicant’s abilities, character, desires for military service, personal traits, commitment, etc. Letter of recommendation should be no more than two pages and does not have to match the format of this example. Font size should be 12 to make it easier for board members to read. Do not use bullet format. Examples might include:
Jane Doe supervised ## workers and was responsible for”¦
She created a new database system to help manage millions of dollars of”¦
She helped organize a neighborhood event “¦.
She was an outstanding athlete in”¦
She won the ?? award for”¦
She showed great leadership ability when she”¦
She showed moral character when she”¦
She was recognized by the community for”¦
She worked and went to school which shows”¦
She will easily adapt to the military lifestyle, because”¦
I highly recommend Jane Doe for an Air Force commission because”¦
3. You may contact me at (111) 123-4567 if you have any questions (LOR writer’s phone number).
Sincerely,
(WET Signature required)
JOHN W. SMITH
Disneyland, Manager
observed of leadership, moral character, talents, accomplishments, etc.
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