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What Army Regulation prescribes the policies for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)?
What Army Regulation prescribes the policies for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)?
AR 623-3
What DA Pamphlet prescribes the procedures for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)?
What DA Pamphlet prescribes the procedures for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)?
DA Pam 623-3
What does the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS) identify?
What does the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS) identify?
The ERS identifies officers and non-commissioned officers who are best qualified for promotion and assignments to positions of higher responsibility.
Under the ERS, what three kinds of evaluations are given?
Under the ERS, what three kinds of evaluations are given?
In making DA evaluations, what three factors are considered?
In making DA evaluations, what three factors are considered?
What is the basic structure of the ERS?
What is the basic structure of the ERS?
What is the ERS Process designed to do?
What is the ERS Process designed to do?
What will a rating chain for an NCO consist of?
What will a rating chain for an NCO consist of?
An NCO on a recommended list for promotion can rate any NCO under their supervision.
An NCO on a recommended list for promotion can rate any NCO under their supervision.
What is an NCOER?
What is an NCOER?
How many types of NCOERs are there?
How many types of NCOERs are there?
What is the minimum period of time for rater qualification?
What is the minimum period of time for rater qualification?
What is the minimum period of time for senior rater qualifications?
What is the minimum period of time for senior rater qualifications?
A member of an allied force can meet senior rater qualifications.
A member of an allied force can meet senior rater qualifications.
What form is used for the NCO Counseling/Checklist Record?
What form is used for the NCO Counseling/Checklist Record?
What are some uses of an NCOER?
What are some uses of an NCOER?
What is a rating scheme?
What is a rating scheme?
What forms are used for the NCOER?
What forms are used for the NCOER?
What is the minimum time period before the initial counseling must be done?
What is the minimum time period before the initial counseling must be done?
The initial counseling is slightly different than future counseling in that it primarily focuses on what areas?
The initial counseling is slightly different than future counseling in that it primarily focuses on what areas?
Who is the last individual to sign the NCOER?
Who is the last individual to sign the NCOER?
Does the rated NCO's signature mean that they approve of the bullets/comment on the NCOER?
Does the rated NCO's signature mean that they approve of the bullets/comment on the NCOER?
Are NCOERs required for POWs?
Are NCOERs required for POWs?
What are the parts of the NCOER?
What are the parts of the NCOER?
What is the minimum period of time for the reviewer?
What is the minimum period of time for the reviewer?
Are handwritten comments allowed on the NCOER?
Are handwritten comments allowed on the NCOER?
Will any references be made in an NCOER to an incomplete investigation concerning a Soldier?
Will any references be made in an NCOER to an incomplete investigation concerning a Soldier?
Rating an NCO's fears, inner feelings, enthusiasm, and overall confidence falls into which Values/NCO Responsibility block?
Rating an NCO's fears, inner feelings, enthusiasm, and overall confidence falls into which Values/NCO Responsibility block?
Is the use of the 2166-8-1 mandatory for counseling all NCOs in the ranks of CPL through CSM?
Is the use of the 2166-8-1 mandatory for counseling all NCOs in the ranks of CPL through CSM?
Who receives an NCOER?
Who receives an NCOER?
What annotation will be made on the NCOER for a NCO's performance as a member of a Court Martial?
What annotation will be made on the NCOER for a NCO's performance as a member of a Court Martial?
What NCOER is used upon the removal of an NCO from a ratable assignment based on the decision by a member of the NCO's chain of command?
What NCOER is used upon the removal of an NCO from a ratable assignment based on the decision by a member of the NCO's chain of command?
Study Notes
Evaluation Reporting System (ERS)
- Governed by Army Regulation (AR) 623-3, which outlines policies for evaluation report completion.
- Procedures for evaluations are detailed in DA Pamphlet 623-3.
Purpose of ERS
- Identifies officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) qualified for promotions and assignments to higher positions.
- Determines active duty retention, grade retention, or elimination of Soldiers.
Types of Evaluations Under ERS
- Duty Evaluations: Use DA Form 67-9 or DA Form 2166-8 for performance appraisal.
- School Evaluations: Conducted with DA Form 1059 and DA Form 1059-1.
- DA Evaluations: Evaluate overall career performance and cover various stages and selections.
Factors in DA Evaluations
- Army Requirements: Changing needs for leaders guide potential assessments based on peer comparisons.
- Duty Performance: Success in assigned tasks and adherence to Army values are critical.
- Leader Qualifications: Skills, backgrounds, service length, and educational qualifications are considered.
Structure and Process of ERS
- Establishes a performance direction for rated Soldiers and provides a comprehensive evaluation review.
- The process aims to set and evaluate objectives tailored to organizational mission success.
Rating Chain for NCOs
- Consists of the Rated NCO, Rater, Senior Rater, and Reviewer.
NCOER (Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report)
- DA Form 2166-8 captures performance assessments necessary for personnel management.
- Seven distinct types of NCOERs, including Annual and Change of Rater evaluations.
Counseling and Review Requirements
- The first counseling must occur within the first 30 days of the rating period.
- Initial counseling focuses on performance standards and expectations.
Signatures and Approval
- Rated NCO is the last to sign the NCOER; their signature does not indicate approval of content, only verification of data accuracy.
NCOER Parts Overview
- Part I: Administrative Data
- Part II: Authentication
- Part III: Duty Description
- Part IV: Army Values and Responsibilities
- Part V: Overall Performance and Potential
Handwritten Comments and Investigations
- Handwritten remarks on NCOER are prohibited, and references to incomplete investigations are not included.
Specific Cases In NCOER
- No evaluations are required for POWs, and performance in court martial is not documented on the NCOER.
- Relief-for-cause NCOER used for removal from ratable assignments based on chain of command decisions.
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Description
This quiz covers the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS) governed by Army Regulation 623-3. It explains the purpose of ERS, types of evaluations, and the factors influencing DA evaluations. Test your knowledge on how the ERS impacts officer and NCO promotions and assignments.
