International Assignment Executive Summary
All travelers are required to submit electronically (GM 400.27 J) an executive summary of their assignment to IPD and their supervisor within 2 weeks after their return. Use the following format but use your judgment in terms of content, not to exceed 2 pages, plus annexes or attachments. Please organize your thoughts around content, not itinerary.
Section A. Narrative
1 – 2 paragraphs providing information on the objectives, major events/meetings, and accomplishments of the assignment. Limit narrative to 250 words.
Section B. General Information
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Why did you go?
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Where did you go?
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When did you go?
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What did you do?
Section C. Participation
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Who participated? Include U.S. and foreign specialists and institutions. Please identify key contacts, including contact information, for possible future follow-up.
Section D. Benefits
What were the benefits of this assignment to:
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U.S. agriculture
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NRCS
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The cooperating country
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You personally?
Section E. Follow-up Plans
Outline strategies or plans to share what you have learned with others.
Annex A.
List of any documents/reports prepared - reports, recommendations, findings, etc. for local use – please attach electronic copies (unclassified documents only)
Annex B.
Digital photos with captions list – - site visits, activities, participants, etc. (as appropriate)
Email the completed report to:
marita.mccree@wdc.usda.gov or
linda.risden@wdc.usda.gov
