R 011345Z JUN 16
MARADMIN 277/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF//
SUBJ/ARMED FORCES VOTERS WEEK AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS VOTERS WEEK 27 JUNE TO 5 JULY 2016//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/YMD: 20130401//
AMPN/REF (A) IS MCO 1742.1B VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM//
POC/B. MITCHELL/CIV/UNIT: MFP4/-/TEL: 703-784-9511//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  On 8 November 2016, the United States will hold a General Election to elect the President, Vice President, members of the U.S. House Of Representatives, U.S. Senators, State and Territorial Governors, and several State and local officials.  During Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Citizens Voters Week,all Marine Corps commands will disseminate voting information to Marines, Civilian Marines and their eligible family members.  The goal is to contact 100 percent of our eligible voting populationand provide them the information or assistance they may need to successfully register to vote with their home State.
2.  This week will be an opportunity to increase voter awareness andassist eligible voters in completing and mailing Federal Post Card Applications (SF-76).  All commands will:
A.  Ensure Installation/Unit Voting Assistance Officers are assigned and trained to assist all eligible voters with voter registrationin accordance with the reference.
B.  Emphasize at formations and gatherings the importance of registering now to ensure voters can participate in the General Election.
C.  Ensure motivational voting posters and banners are displayed in high traffic common areas to remind members of the upcoming election and the importance of registering early.
D.  Encourage citizens not currently registered to participate in the voting process.
E.  Coordinate Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Citizens Voters Week activities with the Base/Station Voting Assistance Officers in order to maximize the publicity.
F.  Publish articles regarding voting and voter registration in the base and station newspapers and in other internal media, including Plans of the Day and closed-circuit television.
3.  Well-coordinated Armed Forces Voters Week and Overseas Citizens Voters Weekactivities will improve voting awareness among our Service Members, Civilian Marines, and family members.  "Our Country, Our Leaders, Our Choice. Vote."
4.  This message is cancelled on 9 November 2016.
5.  Release authorized by MajGen B. W. Whitman, Director, Marine and Family Programs Division.//