destination   in   time   for   proper   action   when forwarded  by  letter  or  speedletter. Naval  messages  are  prepared  in  accordance with   communication   instructions   and   related publications  issued  by  the  Chief  of  Naval Operations. Details on the drafting and handling of  messages  are  furnished  by  local  communication activities. Figure 5-12 shows an example of a naval message  form  (DD  173/2). BUSINESS  LETTER The  business  letter  is  used’  for  correspondence addressed   to   persons   or   agencies   outside   the Department of Defense who have not adopted or are   unfamiliar   with   the   naval   form   of correspondence. As stated earlier, chaplains also use   the   business   form   for   pastoral   and professional  correspondence.  Figure  5-13  shows an  example  of  an  unclassified  business  letter. NOTE:  The  material  contained  in  the Grammar section of this chapter will NOT be  tested  on  rating  examinations.  However, it is included to provide Religious Program Specialists  with  additional  knowledge  in order   to   assist   them   in   handling correspondence. GRAMMAR The  word  “grammar”  has  many  meanings. For  example,  it  may  be  defined  as: A branch of linguistic study that deals with the  classes  of  words. A   manner   of   speaking   or   writing   that conforms  to  rules. Speech  or  writing  that  is  preferred. Each RP needs to be familiar with the basic rules of  grammar  in  order  to  help  ensure  that  the correspondence  which  is  originated  in  the  office of   the   chaplain   is   prepared   properly.   A   brief overview  of  the  basic  rules  of  grammar  will  be provided in the following sections. This overview is designed to emphasize the importance of using correct  English  in  correspondence  preparation. PARTS OF SPEECH Eight  parts  of  speech  are  contained  in  the English language. Words that are used orally and in  written  correspondence  are  classified  under  one of  the  following  parts  of  speech: Noun Pronoun Adjective Verb Adverb Preposition Conjunction Interjection The following sections will be devoted to defining each  part  of  speech.  Several  examples  will  be provided  for  clarification  purposes. Noun A  noun  identifies  a  person,  place,  thing, quality,  or  idea.  Nouns  may  be  used  as  both subjects and objects of the verb in sentences. For example: The  command  chaplain  supervises  the program  for  the  commanding  officer. The   council   members   informed   the administrator  of  the  chapel  fund  of  the  Protestant group’s  desires. “Chaplain”    and   “members”   are   subjects   and “program”   and   “administrator”   are   objects   in these  two  examples. Pronoun A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun, or as a substitute for a noun. Pronouns provide variety in expressions and thereby avoid repetition and monotony that would result from the  continuous  use  of  the  same  word.  The  noun 5-17