Annexes are referred to in the appropriate paragraph of the body of the directive, and are listed and serially lettered in capitals at the end near the left-hand margin, immediately below the body and the signature, and above the distribution.
The Distribution indicates to whom the directive will be transmitted and the medium of transmission. The recording of this distribution in the directive is essential for the information of all concerned.
Standard distribution may be indicated, as Distribution I, II, etc.
Authentication. Unless signed by the issuing officer, each copy of the directive distributed is authenticated by the signature, rank, and designation of the Flag Secretary, with the addition of the seal whenever possible.
Campaign Plans. Campaign Plans (see [page 196]), when communicated to officers on the highest echelons, are usually, in the Order Form, modified as follows:
Heading. No change.
Task Organization. Not usually used.
Paragraph 1. In addition to the information to be furnished, a statement is given of the assumptions ([page 155]) forming the basis of the plan.
Paragraph 2. No change.
Paragraph 3. This shows the stages into which the campaign has been divided; the several operations which will be undertaken in each stage, and the order of their accomplishment; and usually the forces to be made available for the first stage.