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Employer Letters for AFRC and ANG

Reason:  From Employee - Leave of Absence for Exercise

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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.

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                                                                                                                                               DATE

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

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

Dear [Employer]:

     As you may be aware, in addition to being an employee of [company or organization name], I am also a member of the Reserve Force, serving with [unit name] in [community].

     Reservists such as myself serve in the United States Air Force on a part-time basis. As a member of the Reserve Force, I undergo military training exercises in order to practice and develop the skills I have learned in training, including leadership.

     This summer the [unit name] will be conducting a major military exercise at [location]. I am writing this letter therefore, to request leave of absence from [date] to [date] so that I may participate in this exercise.

     I hope that you will give this request your most serious consideration. Your investment in my military activities also represents an investment for [company or organization name]. [I thank you for the support you have given me in the past. Your generosity is very much appreciated.]

     If you have any concerns or require further information about the nature of my service, please don't hesitate to call [me] [rank, name and position of Commanding Officer or designate] at [telephone number].

                                                                                                      Sincerely,




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

 

 

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Letter Added: 14 March 2006

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