Format for Generic Letter for Special Board Request 

                                                                                 
                                                                               
								DATE
 
From: LCDR Ira A. Sailor, USN, XXX-XX-XXXX, USN
To: Secretary of the Navy
Via: Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-801)
Subj: REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL PROMOTION BOARD

Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 1420.1B

1. Per reference (a), I respectfully request an FY-___ Special Promotion 
Selection Board to consider me for the rank of _____. 
(Provide specific information documenting the reason the officer feels a special 
board is warranted)

2. If you require aditional information concerning my request I can be reached 
at DSN: ____-________ Comm: ____-____-______
or by email at ___________________________.
 
                                                                                 
			   Very Respectfully,
                                                                                 
   			   J. H. SAILOR