NCOERS AR 623-3 Flashcards

NCOERS Overview

• Army Regulation AR 623-3 outlines policies for evaluation reports supporting the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS).
• DA PAM 623-3 provides procedures for evaluation reports within the ERS.
• ERS identifies NCOS and officers best qualified for promotion and higher responsibility positions.

Types of Evaluations

• Soldiers are assessed through three types of evaluations: Duty Evaluations, School Evaluations, and DA Evaluations.
• DA evaluations assess an individual's potential for current and higher grades, influencing retention and increased responsibility.

Evaluation Factors

• Key factors in DA evaluations include requirements for Army leadership, duty performance, and leader qualifications.
• ERS framework enables raters to shape NCO performance, offering a comprehensive review of soldier performance and potential.

ERS Process Goals

• Set objectives and review tasks for the rated Soldier.
• Promote counseling to develop subordinates and enhance mission accomplishment.
• Ensure the evaluation process is thorough, utilizing DA Forms 2166-8 and 2166-8-1.

Rating Chain Composition

• The NCO rating chain consists of the Rated NCO, Rater, Senior Rater, and Reviewer.
• NCOs on promotion lists can rate subordinates if post-promotion they will be senior in pay grade or date of rank.

NCOER Essentials

• NCOERs provide performance and potential assessments essential for sound personnel management decisions.
• There are seven types of NCOERs, including Change of Rater, Annual, and Relief for Cause.

Rater and Senior Rater Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 rated months is required for rater qualification.
• Senior rater qualifications require at least 2 months of observation.

Counseling and Documentation

• The NCO Counseling/Checklist Record is documented using DA Form 2166-8-1.
• Initial counseling must occur within 30 days and focuses on performance expectations for the rating period.

NCOER Components

• Parts of the NCOER include Administration Data, Authentication, Duty Description, Army Values/NCO Responsibilities, and Overall Performance and Potential.
• Handwritten comments on NCOERs are prohibited, and no references to incomplete investigations are allowed.

Special Circumstances

• NCOERs are not required for POWs or for performance during Court Martials.
• The last to sign the NCOER is the Rated NCO; their signature only affirms administration data, not approval of comments.

Organizational Considerations

• NCOERs are mandatory for all NCO ranks from CPL through CSM.
• The rating scheme specifies the NCO's rating officials, ensuring transparency in evaluations.

Test your knowledge on the Army Regulation 623-3 and its related pamphlet regarding the Evaluation Reporting System (ERS). These flashcards will help reinforce key concepts and details necessary for understanding and completing evaluation reports. Perfect for those preparing for board questions or reviews.