In my research for our local air and space museum, I've come across the Navy term "Flagwriter", which appears to be a secretary or speech writer. This one in particular was flagwriter for the the JCS in the late 1980's. All I've found on the internet is lists and organizations for flagwriters - no definition. The one email I sent was read but not answered. Can you help? Thanks.

Check this site out. Maybe you can find something.
http://www.persnet.navy.mil/flagwriter/history.htm

from the site -
The Mission of the Flag Officer Writer "C" Course

The original mission of the Flag Officer/Staff Officer Writer "C" School was to provide top-performing Yeomen, E-5 and above who made it through a very competitive staff nomination process, with 16 weeks of intensive training. The students were taught to function independently and carry out required administrative duties with specific expertise in taking and transcribing dictation using Gregg shorthand, drafting correspondence, acting on matters of social usage and protocol, preparation of travel orders, and the preparation of officer fitness reports.

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I also have a phone call in to someone who should be able to answer your questions. When he returns my call, I will post.

You got to love their efficiency !!

The gentleman called me back and directed me here:
http://www.bupers.navy.mil/flagwriter/

From what he told me, the "secretary" aspect of the job is no longer part of the work. It is more of an administrative aide who ensures that written work that goes out is in the proper form. If the military is anything like corporate in this area, this is the person who knows what goes where, on what form, and to whom, and how to get things done. (In the corporate world, there is only one of these, and if she (usually) is off that day, nothing gets sent out.)

Thanks to YNCM(SW/AW) Chris Adams, Flag Writer Placement Coord., for returning my call so quickly and answering the questions.

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Thanks to YNCM(SW/AW) Chris Adams, Flag Writer Placement Coord., for returning my call so quickly and answering the questions.

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And thanks to the flagwriter of his office.

Alan Moore