AFMentor | Bookmark | Search | AF Writing | Mail Letter | Comment

Letter Factory Employer Letters for AFRC and ANG Reason:  Excusal - For Military Mission
Key Points to Writing Remember, there the purpose for the letter. Use the right words, utilize a resource like Merriam-Webster Online. Use a spell checker (F7 Word) and avoid common misspellings Watch Tense Shifts, going from "s" to "ed" Keep the text simple Avoid acronyms and jargon, the people reading the letter are not familiar with it.

The following Example was taken from a Word document.  If you have anything you would like to submit, please do so.  If you have found this information useful, please let me know as each letter has taken a considerable amount of time to prepare.

Copy Directly on to Unit Letter Head!

                                                                                                                                               DATE

[Rank] [First] [Last]
[Unit name]
[Street Address]
[City], [State] [Zip]

[Employer]
[Street Address]
[City], [State] [Zip]

Dear [Employer]:

     I will perform service with the [service] beginning on [date] and ending on [date]. My absence from work
for this period of military service is protected by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Title 38, United States Code Sections 4301-33.

    My last day at work with you before I begin my military service will be [date]. I expect to return to work with you on or about [date]. *Note: Make sure your return date complies with Title 38, United States Code Section 4312. [During my absence, I can be reached at {give mailing address and telephone number, if known}] [During my absence, ______________, telephone number (___) ___-____, will know how to reach me] [I {do} {do not} desire to take ___ days of paid {vacation, annual leave, etc.} as the first ___ days of my absence.] Please be advised that I may not be required to use vacation pay or time for military absence from my workplace, per Title 38, United States Code Section 4316(d).

    If you have any questions about the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act, the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, toll-free telephone number 1-800-336-4590, will be happy to answer them.

                                                                                                      Sincerely,




                                                                                                      [FIRST M.. LAST], [Rank], USAFR
 

Reminder, Signature lines are 5 spaces below the last line of text.

Comments:  All text in blue will need to be modified.