Standard Order Form (SOF) Internet Transmission Information

Following is some information to help you use the SOF form to submit your order over the Internet.

• Find the items, item numbers, and unit prices in the current United States Power Squadrons Materials Catalog on the Educational Department web page.
• Ensure you are on-line when you fill in the form; it must be filled in from within your browser, using Acrobat Reader or Acrobat, version 5.0 or later. Submitting a saved copy causes problems, since Adobe will not recognize the confirmation message that is returned when the order is received at Headquarters.
• You can use either mouse or tab keys to move from field to field, but use of the tab key is recommended to ensure filling in all fields.
• Start with the date field by clicking in the field area, or just pressing the Tab key when the form first opens.  The date will automatically be entered.
• Tab to the next field, and select or enter the requested information.  Note that if using a credit card, some of the credit card data must be selected from a pull-down menu using the mouse.
• Use the space bar to select (check off) check box fields.  A mouse click can also be used.
• If you hover your mouse over a field before clicking or tabbing to that field, you will get a prompt that gives more information regarding what is to be entered.
• Tab through the remainder of the form in the same fashion to complete filling in all fields.  You can use Shift+Tab to go back to the previous field.
• Print a copy and check it thoroughly prior to sending it in.
• When you're ready to send the order to Headquarters, click the "Submit" button.

You should get a screen on your browser saying the order has been sent to HQ.  An Internet Order Number will be shown on this screen, and you should record this number as well as the date and time for your records. Note that Adobe will not recognize the confirmation if you sent the data from a saved form on your computer; you will instead get an error message from Adobe.

If you don't get the confirmation screen with your Internet Order Number, it means your order was probably not sent to Headquarters.  Try the following suggestions:

• Make sure you are using a form you're getting directly from the EdDept web site, and not using a previously saved copy of the form. The confirmation only comes when you are using Adobe from within your browser.
  
  
• Turn off any pop-up stoppers/blockers prior to clicking the "Submit" button.
  
  
• Clear your browser's cache/temporary internet files (check your Help menu on how to do this), shut down the browser, and then restart the browser and complete the form from a clean start.

Click SOF to open the PDF form to send your order to Headquarters.