(Date Line) OFFICE SYMBOL	November 18, 2021

(Memo For) MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

(Subject) SUBJECT: Preparing a Memorandum for Record

(Mil para) Type the MFR on plain white paper. Type the office symbol at the left margin 1 inch from the top of the paper. Stamp or type the date on the same line, ending at the right margin.

Type the words MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD in uppercase at the left margin on the third line below the office symbol.

Type SUBJECT: in uppercase at the left margin on the second line below MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD. Type the subject of the MFR beginning two spaces after the colon.

Begin the text on the third line below the last line of the subject.

Limit the MFR to one page, if possible.

Mark the paragraphs and subparagraphs of the MFR as for a basic memorandum. Prepare and position all remaining applicable elements (signature block and enclosure listing) as for a memorandum. Do not use an authority line. Anyone may prepare and sign a MFR.

Use an abbreviated form when MFRs are placed on the bottom of a piece of existing correspondence. Begin typing two lines below the last line of the preceding correspondence and abbreviate MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD by typing the acronym MFR. Omit the office symbol and subject line. Begin typing the text two lines below the MFR.

(Sig block) Encl	LINDA A. JOHNSON

Major, XX

Chief, Reassignment Branch