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The following example has been taken out of a IMT so the formatting might be off.  I did not changed mission information, only names to protect myself and the people I have received the information from.

I will attempt to give a little insight to the entire process if I know it.

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OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS AND JOB ACCOMPLISHMENT: 
- Superior officer, leader and mentor, Lt Col {LNAME} was the driving force behind Press Center operations during 
  Operations ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM in unique, joint/coalition wartime media environment 
  -- Responsible for set-up of one-of-a-kind, 17K sq. ft., $1.5 million center including utilities, comm, security 
- Provided guidance/overwatch of Center's Media Registration Program; credentialed <850 international press 
- USCENTCOM leader of DoD Media Embed Program; oversight of nearly 800 embedded media in theater 
  -- First ever, never before tried opportunity; maintained continuous contact with Pentagon and component commands;
      coordinated numerous sensitive issues including journalists deaths on the battlefield and more 
  -- Tracked numerous unilateral journalists' activities, including their direct contact with enemy combatants 
- Led all PA actions in first-ever Marine Expeditionary Unit/Navy Expeditionary Strike Group training at Eglin 
  -- Massive, year-long effort involved Congressional/Legislative briefs plus key civic leader outreach program 
  -- Oversaw environmental assessment work, continuous interaction with USMC liaisons to mitigate concerns 
  -- Spearheaded civic leader tour to Camp Lejeune, NC; critically analyzed key community leaders to attend 
- Lead in Ops Division Subject Matter Expert (SME) interview program; drafted/coordinated with Media Division 
  providing timely interviews with national networks; located, prepped SMEs--our messages out front! 
- Handpicked by Center CV for Tiger Team on impact of PEO reorganization to support functions; uncanny insight
  --efforts focused senior level discussions, impetus for thorough options review; drove final decision 

LEADERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONAL AND PLANNING SKILLS: 
- Took the lead for the Florida Governor's Commission on BRAC visit to {Base}; drove a tough, thorough agenda, 
  communicated right messages of Center's mission and its future, plus relationship with local communities 
- Vital member of Command Production Team, created daily operational press brief for G.O. presentation 
  -- Created master tracking system of Combat Camera and PA photographic expertise for immediate support 
- Singularly responsible for 20 operations personnel in disciplines ranging from Broadcaster, Sound Technician
  and Administrator, to melding unique State Department/White House Information Cell--all worked in concert 
- Primary interface with Joint Staff for 2 simultaneous Arabic translators; greatly countered Iraqi disinformation 
- Always actively seeking professional development opportunities for his staff--personally arranged "High 
  Credibility Leadership" class with nationally recognized lecturer; seminar helping develop our future leaders 
- None better at showcasing {Base}and our community partners to high-level visitors; USAF Air Warfare Center 
  and Fort Worth Air Power Council visitors went away with unmatched understanding of warfighter integration 

JUDGMENT AND DECISIONS: 
- Led his staff in effective planning/execution of second Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) development test 
-- Plan provided pre-coordinated release plus test footage within hours; resultant positive, balanced coverage 
- Handles sensitive issues with ease, vital member of {Base}Encroachment Committee, mitigates mission impact 
-- Mid Bay Bridge Authority request for additional {Base}land was rejected, Jeff's plan was on target--press
conference diffused contentious community issue; no community outrage, Eglin's equities/integrity protected 
- Aggressively sought media engagement opportunities in AOR, developed rapport with numerous radio outlets, 
providing operational/weapons expertise for call-in programs both locally/regionally; info conduit back home 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: 
- CC's point man on PEO restructure communications, vital to successful integration of all armament enterprise 
  capabilities; comm plan on the mark, internal/external press plus acquisition centric CC call got it right! 
- Resurrected {Base} guide from 5-year hiatus; attention to detail ensured a quality contract and subsequent
  quality product, highlighting the myriad missions of this diverse base; over 20K copies printed, on-line too 
- Created curriculum in response to Center CC Air Armament Academy training initiative; created 2 new classes to
  focus diverse center workforce on vital PA mission; his media training sessions incorporate OIF lessons 
- Out in front of critical issue to improve quality of life for airmen--Housing Privatization--messages on target!