FAQs
A recent update to the Department of the Air Force writing guide, The Tongue and Quill, now allows Airmen and Guardians to include pronouns in their signature block. The Tongue and Quill provides formatting standards and guidelines for a number of official documents, including email, memoranda, letters and papers.
How do I email a signature block in the Air Force? ›
Official e-mail should close with “//SIGNED//” above the signature block to signify official Air Force information. Restrict the signature block to name, rank, service affiliation, duty title, organization name, phone numbers (DSN and/or commercial as appropriate) and social media contact information.
What is a memo for record in the Air Force? ›
The memorandum for record (commonly referred to as Memo for Record, MR, or MFR) is used as an informal, in-house document. People working together generally pass information back and forth verbally but sometimes it needs to be recorded and filed for future reference.
What is a XIM pronoun? ›
Gender pronouns are terms individuals choose to represent themselves. While we are most familiar with “he/him” and “she/her”, those who identify as gender-neutral or non-binary may prefer a different term. These may include (but are not limited to): they/them. ze/zim (pronounced “zee”) may also be spelled xe/xim.
What pronoun is EIR? ›
In 1975, Christine M. Elverson of Illinois, won a Chicago Association of Business Communicators competition to find replacements for she/he, him/her, and his/hers”. Her 'transgender pronouns' as she called them – ey, em, and eir were created by losing the “th” from they, them, and their.
What are the AF pronouns? ›
Citing the need for clear and effective communication, the Air Force has authorized the optional use of gender pronouns he/him, she/her and they/them in electronic signature blocks for official email correspondence.
Is airmen gender neutral? ›
FAA group urges move to gender-neutral terms, no more 'airman' or 'cockpit' A Federal Aviation Administration advisory group is urging the agency to replace words like “airman” and “cockpit” with gender-neutral terms like “aviator” and “flight deck.”
Who can write an LOC in the Air Force? ›
Any commander or supervisor can give an LOC/LOA/LOR. However, only your unit commander or higher-level commander may determine whether any LOC/LOA/LOR will be placed in an Unfavorable Information File (UIF).
Do you have to have a clean record to join the Air Force? ›
Can You Join The Military If You Have A Charge? While the US military has rigorous moral character standards regarding recruits, having a criminal record doesn't automatically disqualify you from enlisting. However, your eligibility depends on the gravity of the offenses committed and when the incident/s occurred.
What is a MFR in the military? ›
Noun. MFR (plural MFRs) (US military) Acronym of memorandum for the record, memorandum for record, memo for the record, or memo for record.
A Letter of Reprimand can also lead to your placement on a Control Roster. A Control Roster is effectively a six month observation period for individuals whose duty performance is substandard or who fail to meet or maintain Air Force standards of conduct, bearing, and integrity, on or off duty.
What is the meaning of star pronouns? ›
Other neopronouns are completely original to their user – some may choose to select a noun to describe themselves, like “star” or “starself” in place of binary pronouns like “she” or “herself.” These are called nounself neopronouns, but more on those later.
Do Quakers use pronouns? ›
Quakers were known to use thee as an ordinary pronoun, refuse to participate in war, wear plain dress, refuse to swear oaths, oppose slavery, and practice teetotalism.
What are identification pronouns? ›
Using someone's correct pronouns is an important way of affirming someone's identity and is a fundamental step in being an ally. Common pronouns include she/her/hers, he/him/his, and they/them/theirs. There are other nonbinary pronouns.
What are aux pronouns? ›
Auxiliary pronouns, also known as alternate pronouns, are a pronoun set or sets that one likes less than their primary pronoun set(s), but still allows others to use to refer to oneself.