Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 1742.3K
2004 2005 PHASED PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Phase I -- Preparation and Initiation During Period of 1 November 2003 - Spring 2004
1.
Disseminate the Federal Voting Assistance Guide 2004-2005 and associated
materials.
2.
Develop and implement Service Voting Action Plans for the 2004-2005
elections.
3.
Encourage access to the FVAP website (www.fvap.gov) for all voting
information and materials. If web access is not available, ensure mail
distribution of voting information.
4.
Ensure procurement of FPCAs and FWABs, which are purchased by each unit
with unit funds.
5.
Commandant (CG-61) shall verify that cutters with FPO addresses have
postmarking equipment on-hand and shall provide information regarding the
requirement for surveys during the four months leading up to a general federal
election.
6.
Information efforts shall begin with commanding officers and VAOs
conducting command information programs prior to primary elections and
repeating, as necessary, to inform and motivate military personnel and their
family members to exercise their right to vote in primary and general
elections. Family members will be encouraged to participate in these
programs.
Phase II -- Registration and Primary Elections During Period of January October 2004 (This
phase will require careful planning and execution of voting assistance programs in order to
inform potential voters of the primary elections scheduled to begin in early 2004.)
1.
VAOs shall attend a voting assistance workshop and shall concentrate on
providing absentee registration and voting assistance to personnel and eligible
family members for federal, state, and run-off primary elections.
2. Ensure procurement and distribution of FWABs for use by citizens in overseas
areas and on seagoing vessels. The FWAB may be used only for the general
election (federal offices) under conditions specified in the Federal Voting
Assistance Guide 2004-2005 although some jurisdictions may expand the use
of the FWAB to primary, state, and local elections. For specific information,
refer to this Guide.