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Every nomination shall be accompanied by a note giving the candidate's qualifications for the position. To facilitate comparison of the candidates' qualifications the statements of service shall be compiled in a uniform manner as follows:
1. Name.
2. Nationality.
3. Date of birth.
4. Titles and decorations.
5. Education (periods, including specialised or special qualifications).
6. Languages (speaking and reading knowledge).
7. Promotions.
8. Hydrographic service. (a) Sea service (periods and posts).
(b) Shore service (periods and posts).
(a) Sea service (periods and posts).
(b) Shore service (periods and posts).
9. Non-hydrographic service. (a) Sea service (periods and posts).
(b) Shore service (periods and posts).
(a) Sea service (periods and posts).
(b) Shore service (periods and posts).
10. Publications.
11. Research work and awards.
12. Scientific societies (member of, past and present).
(Signature of candidate and of forwarding authority).