| Letter Factory Letter of ReprimandReason: Dereliction of Duty |
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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
MEMORANDUM FOR MADE A MISTAKE, AMN, FR123-45-6789
FROM: 4 XXX/CC
SUBJECT: Letter of Reprimand - Dereliction of Duty
1. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date) at (location) you were derelict in your duty, to wit: (describe dereliction).
2. You are hereby reprimanded. You have engaged in aberrant behavior which will not be tolerated from a member of the United States Air Force. Your past behavior has raised serious questions about your ability to remain in the United States Air Force. If any task is worth doing, it is worth doing well; as a minimum, it is worth doing satisfactorily. By definition, your dereliction fell below minimum standards and was the result of conscious behavior. In addition to being despicable, it is a crime. Henceforth, I expect you to take more pride in your job and in helping this unit accomplishes its mission. Rest assured that I will be watching you closely, and in the event you degrade this unit's mission again by your dereliction, I will take swift and sure action against you.
3. PRIVACY ACT. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013. PURPOSE: To obtain any comments or documents you desire to submit (on a voluntary basis) for consideration concerning this action. ROUTINE USES: Provides you an opportunity to submit comments or documents for consideration. If provided, the comments and documents you submit become a part of the action. DISCLOSURE: Your written acknowledgment of receipt and signature is mandatory. Any other comment or document you provide is voluntary.
4. You will acknowledge receipt and return this letter to me within 3 workdays of your receipt. Your signature on this document is solely for receipt purposes and is not an admission of guilt. Any comments or documents you wish to be considered concerning this LOR must be included with your response.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF Commander
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1st IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
1. I acknowledge receipt and understanding on ___________. (NOTE: If member refuses to sign, have commander write, “Member received LOR dated ____ but refused to sign acknowledgment on ________ (date).”)
2. I understand that I have until _______ (insert date), which is no earlier than three (3) workdays from the date of this letter to provide a response, and that I must include in my response any comments or documents I wish to be considered concerning this letter.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF FR123-45-6789
DATE
2nd IND, 4 XXX/CC (LT COL PATIENCE)
Member (did) (did not) provide written matters in response to this letter.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF Commander
DATE
3rd IND, 4 XXX/XX (LT COL PATIENCE)
I have considered all matters submitted for my consideration by the member. On reviewing all of the evidence I have determined that member (engaged) (did not engage) in the conduct noted above and that, as a consequence, have concluded a Letter of Reprimand (is) (is not) the appropriate course of action in this case.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF Commander
DATE
4th IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
I acknowledge that on _________ Lt Col Patience advised me that she had considered the matters submitted by me in response to the above LOR and informed me of her final decision regarding same.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF FR123-45-6789
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