The document provides instructions for requesting a retirement letter from the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON). It notes to allow 8 weeks for processing and delivery and to ensure all submitted information such as the retiree's name, rank, retirement date and requestor's contact details are correct and in the specified format.

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SUBJ: MCPON Retirement Letter Request
Please allow 8 weeks for processing and delivery. Please ensure that the
information submitted is correct and in the specified format.
Retiree Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Rank (type Master Chief/Senior Chief/Chief/Petty Officer):
Retirement Date (DD Month 20CY):
Requestor Information
Submitted by (RANK AND FULL NAME IN ALL CAPS):
Command POC (email):
(phone):
MAILING ADDRESS (OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE FORMAT -- REF: SECNAVINST 5216.5D):