The Navy Yeoman (YN) is an administrative related field and is normally assigned to an administrative office. In today's Navy, the YN carries out a broad range of duties which include office procedures, typing correspondence such as official letters, instructions, notices, plan of the day, fitness and evaluation forms and forms management programs, mail management, security, legal, awards, and records disposal. YN also must demonstrate a working knowledge of pay and allowances, leave procedures, along with maintaining officer and enlisted service records, officer promotions and enlisted advancements. YN must understand the following programs: the officer distribution control report (ODCR) and enlisted distribution verification report (EDVR), casualty assistance calls officer (CACO), social usage and protocol, travel, navy standard integrated personnel system (NSIPS), and individual personnel tempo (ITEMPO). YN also need to have an understanding of working with flag offices.

As a ship's serviceman (SH) you will be involved in the daily operation of the retail and service activities of an afloat or ashore supply department. SHs can be tasked to perform the duties of a laundryman, barber, ship's store operator, holding location custodian, or records keeper. In addition, it is important for you to start early in your career to assume the added responsibilities of being a supervisor of a retail or service activity. The varied supply demands of the operating forces and shore establishments of the Navy require procurement, storage, and a distribution system with a scope unequaled in the commercial world. The term "supply system" is used to describe the integrated activity of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) that procures, holds, and issues materials to the operating forces and shore activities.

COURSE OVERVIEW: Basic Military Requirements, NAVEDTRA 14325, is a self-study training manual (TRAMAN)/nonresidsent training course (NRTC) that covers the basic knowledges required of the men and women of the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve. This TRAMAN/NRTC provides subject matter that directly relates to the naval standards for the apprenticeship (E-2/E-3) rates. The naval standards are found in the Manual of Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classification and Occupational Standards (Volume 1), NAVPERS 18068F. THE COURSE: This self-study course is organized into subject matter areas, each containing learning objectives to help you determine what you should learn along with text and illustrations to help you understand the information. The subject matter reflects day-to-day requirements and experiences of personnel in the rating or skill area. It also reflects guidance provided by Enlisted Community Managers (ECMs) and other senior personnel, technical references, instructions, etc.

SECNAV M-5214.1: This Manual provides guidance to program managers and action officers who need to obtain information from the public, other Federal agencies, and within the DON and provides them with the procedures necessary to license their information requirements. It also provides guidance to assist information management control managers on the operation of their information collection programs.

The goal of many of the official mail programs is to lower the cost associated with mail preparation, postage, and delivery. This chapter will provide a brief overview of cost-saving measures, the consolidation of mail using Consolidated Mail Facilities (CMFs), and the importance of maintaining accountability of postage. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to do the following: 1. Describe the Navy Official Mail Cost Control Program (NOMCCP). 2. Describe the purpose of official mail consolidation. 3. Describe the official mail manager (OMM) responsibility in the security of postage.

Members of the naval service will find that at all points in their careers they can expect to be involved to some extent in the planning and execution c~fofficial ceremonies and social events. Protocol is a code of established guidelines on proper etiquette and precedence which, when followed, lays the foundation for a successfid event. From this foundation, the host should consider the facets which make a particular situation unique, and fi-om there, use imagination to design a memorable occasion. The most important consideration in planning should always be the comfort of one's guests. A clever hostlhostess is able to reach a proper mixture of protocol and common sense that will enable guests to enjoy themselves completely. If this is accomplished, an event is truly successful.