text: Chapter 1
  * Service component commands designate a minimum of one postal finance officer per theater.
  Personal mail policies are IAW DODI 4525.09, Military Postal Service (MPS).
  * Personal mail procedures are executed IAW DOD 4525.6-M.
  * Official mail policies are IAW DODI 4525.09.
  * Official mail procedures are executed IAW DOD 4525.8-M, DOD Official Mail Manual.
  * Identify administration and logistics requirements to support postal operations.
  * Determine if mail operations can be coordinated and/or integrated into logistics operations.
  * Identify space criteria required for military postal facility to support population served.
  * Establish and maintain postal operations to the extent required.
  * Process mail originating in or destined for overseas theaters.
  * Implement instructions for international agreements affecting postal operations.
  * Identify restrictions for retrograde mail.
  * Identify unit-sorting requirements (if applicable).
  * Identify expected source of transportation for secure mail movement.
  * Outline procedures for obtaining postal unique supplies and equipment.