MCO 5216.16B — Proper Use Of The Terms Reference And Enclosure

MCO 5216.16B governs subject-use guidance and citation of references and enclosures in written communications, including Reserve applicability.

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• Publication number: MCO 5216.16B
• Title: PROPER USE OF THE TERMS REFERENCE AND ENCLOSURE
• Date: 23 Mar 1983
• Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
• Status: Current

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MCO 5216.16B identifies its cancellation, requests wide dissemination by commanding officers, and provides an alternative terminology for citing a single reference or enclosure. It states that the Order applies to the Marine Corps Reserve.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve.

Topics covered

• Subject use
• Reference citations
• Enclosure citations
• Written communications
• Marine Corps Reserve applicability

Questions and answers

What terminology may replace “reference (a)” in written communications?

When citing one reference or enclosure in written communications the single term may be consistently cited in the text as "the reference" or "the enclosure" as an optional alternative to the traditional citation of "reference (a)" or "enclosure (1)." (paragraph 3)

What terminology may replace “enclosure (1)” in written communications?

When citing one reference or enclosure in written communications the single term may be consistently cited in the text as "the reference" or "the enclosure" as an optional alternative to the traditional citation of "reference (a)" or "enclosure (1)." (paragraph 3)

What dissemination action does MCO 5216.16B request?

Commanding officers are requested to ensure wide dissemination of the contents of this Order. (paragraph 4)

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