End to end process to ensure mail is collected, distributed and delivered the type of clock the usps runs on – 24 hour clock Items sent within the US APO, FPO, UN, and its territories and possessions. – Domestic mail sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail – DMM- Domestic Mail Manual sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail – IMM- International Mail Manual contains policies and procedures for administrative ad support functions within the postal service – ASM-Administrative and Support Manual all manuals are found on line via? – Policy Net Guarantees overnight or next day delivery $100 insurance and free tracking – Express Mail Premier Shipping service of the USPS – Express Mail Fast and affordable max 70lbs $50 insurance another premier shipping service of the USPS 2-3 DAYS delivery – Priority Mail Bulk mail usually handled at distribution centers – Parcel Select Merchant pays postal fee returning merchandise bulk parcel return product – Parcel Return Services First class mail, periodicals, standard mail, package services – Mailing services proof of mailing uses PS Form 3800 – Certified Mail Provides up to $5000 in coverage extra service requires PS Form 3813 or 3813-p – Insured Mail Provides date and time of delivery, free when you purchase Priority mail now called USPS Tracking – Delivery Confirmation POM – Postal Operations Manual Official Source for updates and updated bi-weekly – Postal bulletin Does this package contain anything liquid, fragile, potentially hazardous' such as/like perfume or lithium batteries? – 6 Part of HAZMAT question Tells you when and how to display the POW flag – Postal Bulletin POW – Prisoner of War Bears only stamps as postage weights more than 13 oz and was not excepted at retail counter. – Anonymous Mail PVI – Postage Validation Imprinter AMU – Anonymous Mail Unit DDD1 – Weighs less than 13 oz DDD2 – Weighs more than 13 oz Magazines, newspaper, must be printed at least 4x's times a year from a creditable organization – Periodicals Parcel post, bonded printed matter media mail, library mail – package services printed matter weighs less than 16 oz must pay annual presort fee min. of 200 pieces or over 50 lbs – Standard Mail can be used for gifts weighs up to 70lbs measures max of 130in price based on weigh distance and shape – Parcel Post Delivery time 2-3 days( not guaranteed ) – Priority Mail Delivery time 1-2 days ( overnight and next day ) * Guaranteed – Express mail ( Priority Mail Express ) Letters size max – 6 1/8in in height and 11 1/2in in length max 1/4in in thickness