Hey!
So just a question, is there a 'correct' way to sign a CAP email? One of my fellow cadets and I had a bit of an argument on it.
He said that you should sign it:
C/Amn John Smith
*Position held in squadron*
*Squadron here*
Civil Air Patrol
My view was:
JOHN K. SMITH, C/Amn CAP
*Staff position held in squadron*
*Squadron here*
We took it up with another cadet, who said it really didn't matter.
So I just wanted to know, what is YOUR pulse on this?
Oh, and John Smith isn't really a cadet, just thought I should let you all know that. :)
CAPR 10-1 (http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/u_081503073427.pdf) would be a good rule of thumb since it covers signature elements. Doesn't specifically address email correspondence though.
My name, Maj., CAP
Deputy Commander
My Squadron Name
No periods for grade abbreviations. AP style book for you PA guys not withstanding.
Quote from: Lacee Basile on April 14, 2010, 01:32:26 AM
We took it up with another cadet, who said it really didn't matter.
It
always matters - both for professionalism and attention to detail.
So does not having an email like "hottiecapboi1996@aol.com". ::)
I use:
FIRST M LAST, Grd, CAP
Commander, Wing Unit
State Wing
Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary
###-###-#### Mobile
###-###-#### Home
Email: filastname@tld.net
Web: http://www.unitwebsite.net
Here's the format I use:
QuoteJOHN Q. PUBLIC, 1st Lt, CAP
Logistics Officer
Upper Sandusky Comp Sq, Michigan Wing
jpublic@miwg.cap.gov
(999) 999-9999
Just like forum sigs, shorter/smaller is better IMO. Mustang's example is about right while Eclipse's is a bit long. I think what Eclipse is trying to accomplish with his longer sig (external communications) would be better suited to attaching a document on properly formated letterhead.
As a Cadet I use this format in my Emails.
QuoteC/SSgt Spencer M. Lünsford, CAP
United States Air Force Aux.
MER - WV - 020
Semper Vigilans
Quote from: Mustang on April 20, 2010, 03:12:40 PM
Here's the format I use:
QuoteJOHN Q. PUBLIC, 1st Lt, CAP
Logistics Officer
Upper Sandusky Comp Sq, Michigan Wing
jpublic@miwg.cap.gov
(999) 999-9999
JQP et al: Agreed. Though I think I'm going to add "Vanguard Running Dog Lackey" to my CAPTalk sig. ;D
Quote from: C/SSgt Lunsford on April 25, 2010, 03:54:53 AM
As a Cadet I use this format in my Emails.
QuoteC/SSgt Spencer M. Lünsford, CAP
United States Air Force Aux.
MER - WV - 020
Semper Vigilans
QuoteCAPR 10-1: Type or stamp the name the way the person signs it. If dual signature is required, type the senior ranking official's name to the right, with the junior member's signature block flush left. Limit the signature element to three lines if possible. Here are some examples of typical signature -elements:
For an officer:
ROGER L. SMITH, Colonel, CAP
Assistant Executive Director
C. K. MOORE, Lt Col, CAP
Vice Commander
Southeast Region
Adding a unit name, email address, and phone number to a email signature is a good idea as well.
I believe there was something published in the last year or so about not using USAF AUX in the signature element.