Encl. (1) to COMDTINST 1742.3K
VOTING ACTION PLAN (2004-2005)
A. PURPOSE. To implement the federal functions of the Uniformed and Overseas Absentee Voting
Act (UOCAVA), the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002, and the Help
America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002, disseminate information and guidance, and coordinate tasks
related to the voting program.
B. OBJECTIVES. To ensure that the following voters are provided all necessary voting information
including voting age requirements, election dates, offices on the ballot, constitutional
amendments, other ballot proposals, and absentee registration and voting procedures:
1. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or uniformed services in active service;
2. Spouses or dependents of members above;
3. U.S. citizens temporarily outside the United States.
C. TASKS.
1. Per reference (b) the Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) will:
a. Coordinate all aspects of the FVAP and perform all tasks assigned to the Presidential
designee by the UOCAVA.
b. Advise all DoD components and other executive branch departments and agencies
concerning federal, state, and local election laws and procedures.
c. Assist eligible persons to register and request absentee ballot.
d. Publicize the right of citizens to register and vote.
e. Review and coordinate the informational and educational effort directed toward all
persons covered by the UOCAVA.
f. Provide information on elections, including dates and offices involved.
g. Conduct training workshops and program orientations in consultation with state and local
election officials.
h. Ensure the IN-HAND delivery of Federal Post Card Applications (FPCA) to all eligible
voters.
i. Actively collect and share best practices identified by Service, agency/department, and
state voting assistance programs.