HOI33-6 — Official Mail, Small Parcel, And Distribution Management

HOI33-6 governs official mail, small parcel, and distribution management, including administrative communications and mail prepared for USPS and commercial delivery.

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  • Publication number: HOI33-6
  • Title: OFFICIAL MAIL, SMALL PARCEL, AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 1998-03-19

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It addresses mail operations, service hours, classified and time-sensitive material, NATO material, pouch services, express delivery, bulk mail, freight, and mail room supplies. It requires specified handling, preparation, control, delivery, labeling, and form procedures for covered mail and parcels.

Topics covered

  • Certified mail
  • State Department pouch
  • NATO material
  • Time-sensitive classified material
  • Express delivery
  • Bulk mail dispatches
  • Freight delivery
  • Mail room supplies

Questions and answers

What is the weight limit for freight handled by 11 CS/SCSRAA?

Any item weighing more than 70 pounds is considered freight. 11 CS/SCSRAA will not handle anything over that weight.

What must be done with classified markings on mail sent through USPS?

Classified markings must not be visible on any item sent through the USPS.

Who handles Top Secret material?

Document Security (11 CS/SCSRAS) or other Top Secret control points handle Top Secret material. 11 CS/SCSRAA personnel cannot deliver or pick up Top Secret Material.

When should bulk mailings be reported?

OPRs should contact the Chief, Correspondence Management Section (11 CS/SCSRA) at (703) 697-0269 when bulk mailings are anticipated.

How should NATO material be dispatched?

When you have classified NATO material for dispatch, give it to your NATO control point person. He or she will prepare and pass the material on to Document Security (11 CS/SCSRAS).

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