Because he or she is being judged by strangers who don't know him, character statements will be required for his defense. Senior Rater Bullet Comments; what is best for promotion boards? Provides an overview of the new Army regulation, citing paragraphs and page numbers in the regulation. The new Army OER form requires bullet comments for the following sections: First and foremost, I have one thing to say: ADRP 6-22 (. Field Grade Officers (O-5 through O-6): To achieve O-5 takes approximately 16 to 22 years time-in-service. I am aware of the discharge proceedings against SPC Smith. Hard work is only part of achieving your goal; developing a solid network is another. This article was published in the July-August 2018 issue of Army Sustainment magazine. - Intellect. It's happening for a good reason, because the professional Soldier already knows what they have done well and what they need to improve. SSN#(or#DOD#ID#No.)! Despite this, he had an extremely positive impact on me and the unit. An evaluation philosophy accomplishes three goals. Assignment officers are concerned with the "faces" aspect, which is based on their routine communication with the population completing the process. My Name is SFC Ryan P. Fasano. I know of a couple of conflicts with his coworkers/peers. Normally a single paragraph of a couple of sentences explaining who you are (rank, place of work, etc) and your relationship with the subject (co-worker, friend, supervisor, etc). While these are effective and canonical definitions, there was just more I expected. While TDY with her at Ft Meade, I had the opportunity to witness her instructing other NCOs about the GTC, its purpose, and its proper use. Throughout this period of time, I had the opportunity to witness his work ethic, professionalism, and ability to lead. As an officer's performance changes, so does the five-year plan. #3) Be descriptive, both qualitatively and . Middle third officers are on track for promotion but will not compete as well for battalion command. From an assignments perspective, the goal is to match the right skills and experiences to the right position. Senior leader involvement in the talent management process encourages officers to build a solid reach-back network. This group of officers is targeted for areas that allow more opportunities to strengthen their files. Officers projecting five-to-10 years into the future tend to lose sight of the criticality of their current performance, which jeopardizes growth potential. If an Officer just received a negative OER, it is advisable to retain a military lawyer to assist with an appeal. Contact editor@armywriter.com Disclaimer, non-confrontational, calm, patient, cooperative, dependable, thoroughly follows instructions, fair, competent leader, responsible, mature, good listener, good communicator, counselor, determined, driven, persevering, diligent, works independently, without supervision, has initiative, involved, invested, committed, loyal, devoted. In general, character statements have three sections: Introduction. Make it as presentable as possible. This has not been an issue with me when working with him. judicious in their comments. To do otherwise would hurt your reputation and possibly make you subject to UCMJ action. Votes. Over 1,000 Rater and Senior Rater bullets for NCOERs and OERs. What's outrageous is that we are still outraged and we pretend it shouldn't happen. Communicate with your assignment officer routinely, especially if you are in the cycle to move. He is one of the most calm members of our work center. Despite his young age, he is one our most mature Soldiers and never has to be told what his job is or be reminded to do something. It is your responsibility to double-check the information you find on this site before you use it professionally. I am aware of the punishment that SGT Jones could be given. The MER is the unit's best opportunity to submit formal input into the process. Lt. Col. Charles L. Montgomery is the commander of the 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, at Fort Bliss, Texas. " You lead by example. I first met SGT Jones in April 2011 at WLC, on Ft Stewart. Although I was not his direct supervisor, I worked closely with him for over 16 months. OFFICER EVALUATION RECORD. # 1: S4 Officer O-6s typically attend the Army War College. The fundamental purpose of the MER is to give commanders and human resources professionals the ability to formally advocate for the skills, experience, and knowledge required to accomplish specific missions. He is easily in the top three junior NCOs that I have had the pleasure of working with. Serving in the Army is a great opportunity, but it represents a short time in our lives. In regards to this situation, I can tell you that this was a one-time mistake and out of character for her. nature (e.g. 15 Rater Assessment: Field Grade Form Narrative comments focused on performance in line with field grade competencies and attributes Limited to 5 lines of text Performance based assessment; no comment on potential d2. ". Form Popularity oer support form examples. If you are asked to write a character statement, don't worry if you can't write well. Selected continuation officers will continue to be assessed for promotion to lieutenant colonel. Field Grade Officers play team ball. o appeared at the division Sergeant Audie Murphy board during combat operations; a classic example of a true NCO representing the top 20% of NCOs in the brigade; o maintained impeccable moral and ethical standards; set the example for subordinates, peers, and seniors Soldiers, o implemented the Army's SHARP/EO programs; ensured fair and respectful treatment of assigned Soldiers and civilians, o complied with TM safety requirements when training Soldiers; dutiful compliance with instructions demonstrated care for personnel and mission and prevented injury, o completed all tasks expected of an NCO; reliable and capable, he is the go-to NCO for mission accomplishment, o joined a positive group of Soldiers who coached him through daily responsibilities; on site less than 30 days, can already be left unsupervised to complete tasks, o valued by leadership; can be depended upon to perform under the most extreme circumstances, o stopped NCO who habitually put his hands on junior Soldiers to correct them; restored dignity and improved work environment, o took responsibility for his actions; worked with peers to correct failures, o upheld and enforced the Army Core Values, o demonstrated loyalty to the Army; displayed a high level of military bearing and discipline when addressing both Senior NCOs and Officers, o exercised mature judgment and meticulous attention to detail, o exemplified selfless service by contributing his knowledge and expertise, enforcing Army standards, and encompassing Army values in all he does, o fostered an environment of unbiased treatment, cultural awareness and resiliency by supporting SHARP, Equal Opportunity and Resiliency programs, o fostered an environment for mission accomplishment without compromising integrity; consummate Citizen-Soldier with situational awareness and initiative, o mature NCO; trusted as fair and impartial, o placed others' needs above her own and always stayed until the job was done, o showed genuine concern for Soldiers; balanced placing the mission first with ensuring Soldiers personal needs were met, o earned reputation as a mature and fair senior NCO; respected by team members for his candor and integrity, o reenlisted to stay with her unit until mission was finished, o braved popular consensus to support mission requirements, o made mission accomplishment his top priority, o dedicated and committed to the unit, its mission and Army values, o conducted himself as a professional Soldier and Senior NCO; demonstrated leadership and integrity, o instilled cohesion and teamwork in his soldiers, o served as a member of the team and showed pride in unit, o advocated for the Army SHARP and EO programs; fostered an environment free of harassment through training and by his own example, o listened to the concerns of all Soldiers and incorporated their ideas for improvement; built a team that shared success, o placed mission accomplishment and Soldiers' welfare ahead of self, o risked his reputation and took the initiative to make things happen; led from the front, o mature Soldier; used off-duty time wisely and prepared for METL evaluation; rated best in Platoon, o cooperated with and accepted advice from all members of the squad; his attitude and enthusiasm revived shop pride, o learned to trust his own judgement; kept section focused on the mission and continuous improvement, o held himself to standards; was always honest and fair regardless of the situation, o his work is marked by integrity and initiative; top performer, o worked behind the scenes to get the job done without the need for recognition; set the example for peers and subordinates, o dedicated to training and caring for Soldiers and their families; efforts evident in increased readiness, o exhibited high standards of behavior; a model soldier and extraordinary leader, o led coworkers in training aircrew on proper COMSEC keying procedures; reduced comm failures and subsequent mission delays by 80%, o displayed impeccable character and moral presence through volunteerism, outreach, and mentorship that positively impacted Soldiers and the community, o placed the health, welfare, and training of Soldiers above his own needs and desires, o viewed as our most self-motivated and dependable troop; committed to mission accomplishment, o shared insights and experience gained during Joint exercise with other section members; multiplied section expertise, o made things happen with positive results, o devoted an extraordinary amount of time to increasing the functionality of the unit area, o stood up for his soldiers and himself; identified unknown inequalities and improved resource allocation, o lead, motivated and instilled pride in his subordinates, o stood by values; denounced efforts to document frivolous medical care to support future VA disability claims, o excelled as Unit Prevention Leader; meticulous attention to detail ensured no discrepancies occurred during the testing process, o worked behind the scenes to ensure all equipment and COMSEC was packed and available but credited team for success of Ft Bliss joint exercise, o created a work climate centered around dignity and respect for Soldiers and civilians which resulted in zero SHARP, EO and EEO related incidents, o identified incomplete and outdated information in Emergency Action cards; increased readiness for all eventualities, o set the example of what every NCO should be: aggressive, intelligent and professional, o dynamic Non-Commissioned Officer committed to mission accomplishment and the welfare of Solders; an exceptional role model for Soldiers to emulate, o exceeded Army standards and organizational goals for a leader's competencies and attributes; improved unit support, o insisted on loyalty to supervisors and peers, o recognized for honest and trustworthy actions, o reported chronic harassment of junior Soldiers by contractor; risked ostracism to protect peers; improved Section working conditions, o coached new planner in completing his duties; identified requirements, routine obstacles and workarounds; facilitated operational success for entire team, o maintained high standards of personal conduct on- and off-duty; set the examples for subordinates, o is a positive influence within the section, o embraced and implemented the Army's SHARP and EO programs; zero negative incidents during rating period, o demonstrated loyalty to the commander's intent; went above and behold to execute that mission, o conducted himself on- and off-duty in a manner that reflected favorably on the NCO Corps, o displayed a high degree of professionalism and demanded the same of others, o defended new policy and negotiated common ground; sustained operations while adjustments were made, o set the example by leading from the front and doing the right thing, o he is self-motivated and willing to go the distance, o recorded all challenges faced during in-processing and developed comprehensive OI for newcomers; streamlined integration and reduced obstacles to new arrivals' success, o devoted over 40 hours to community events; raised over $3245 for various charities throughout the rated period, o solved many problems and issues; indispensable to his team, o dedicated to the unit, mission, and Soldiers; a credit to the NCO Corps, o assisted the Command with cleaning up non-participant numbers; lowered the Battalion's numbers by 15% overall, o dedicated to the values and traditions of the Army, o accomplished all tasks in a professional, efficient manner; demonstrated a level of self discipline normally found in higher ranks, o recognized junior Soldiers' successes; increased involvement and inspired enthusiastic interest in their MOS, o used time wisely; excelled at completing assigned tasks on time and meeting critical deadlines, o his dedication to the Army values and Warrior Ethos is unquestionable, o risked personal safety to ensure safety of visiting unit and their mission, o possessed absolute dedication and loyalty to the unit, the mission, and the soldiers, o invaluable support; completed shift-change checklist daily; ensured smooth shift turn-over and reduced inter-shift conflict, o collected trash from all rooms and disposed of it before leaving daily; set the example for responsibility, maturity, and service before self for peers and superiors, o executed all assigned missions, regardless of difficulty, o assisted in national awareness of a project that has raised $17,898.38 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, o is fully supportive of the Army's policies on SHARP, EO and EEO, maintaining a professional work ethic and enforcement of standards, o maintained a harmonious working environment for subordinates and peers; facilitated productivity, o lived by the Be, Know, Do mentality, demonstrating while teaching how to be proficient in all MOS-specific tasks, o embodied the "always watchful" motto, displaying constant vigilance in the face of a technologically diverse enemy, o completed all unit quarterly PMIS on his own initiative; our most trusted and dependable Specialist; allowed leadership focus on more critical areas, o her performance has been exemplary throughout this rating period, o accepted all responsibilities and tackled all missions successfully, o sustained a work environment of cooperation by adhering to SHARP/EO principles; ensured the fair treatment of assigned Soldiers and civilians, o increased the authorized stockage list from 334 to 430 lines of Class VIII in order to better support over 40 Battalion Aid Stations, o aided a supportive EO and SHARP environment by participation and her own example, o treated all members with dignity and respect; supported SHARP, EO and EEO through her leadership example, o set the example for his Soldiers to follow in terms of personal and professional conduct, o worked tirelessly to fulfill mission requirements; prepared 160 pallets in less than 7 days, o placed the Army and subordinates above himself to meet the needs of the mission through professionalism and dedication to duty, o maintained a fierce and steadfast belief in assigned mission, o demonstrated stamina and endurance in completion of daily duties and missions, o worked efficiently with staff and is committed to the unit's mission, o emphasized safety, equity, and fairness and supported the unit SHARP program; earned reputation as a respected senior NCO, o received the Army Achievement Medal from the PA Commandant for outstanding performance as NCOIC of the Color Guard, o identified abuse of sick call system to avoid duty; reprimanded abusers and restored shop morale and fairness, o accepted difficult, short-suspense tasks with enthusiasm; gave 100% to ensure mission accomplishment, o shared solutions and knowledge; developed Soldiers and leaders and left a lasting legacy, o confronted sensitive issues; understands the excitement of truth and the necessity of leadership, o voiced his opinions and had the patience to present his views logically, o embraced the Army Values in daily life, setting the example for his Soldiers, peers and seniors, o unequaled loyalty; dedicated and caring leader, o exhibited a high level of enthusiasm which influenced his section; raised workplace morale, o demanded impeccable self and organization discipline, o is reliable and industrious, performs extremely well under pressure, o went the extra mile to complete the job, o inspired his peers; met challenges no matter how difficult, o embraced all tasks with a zest that resonated with and inspired his Soldiers, o prioritized Soldier care while remaining committed to the requirements of Army regulations, o exhibited the skill, temperament, and reliability of a true professional, o accepted all challenges and responsibilities without hesitation, o communicated a positive attitude toward mission accomplishment, o lived the morals and values he teaches to others; a man/woman of true integrity, o accepted responsibility and took initiative; involved in every aspect of the mission, o demonstrated the highest standards of loyalty, integrity and personal courage, o enforced standards and discipline among the junior enlisted; upheld the Army Values, o performed at a level above the normal call of duty; produced exemplary results, o worked late often to ensure his Soldiers' professional and personal needs were met, o was competent and responsible in the execution of all her duties, o eliminated sexual harassment and assault; established a workplace that fostered dignity and respect for all members of the organization, o contributed to an environment of dignity and respect for all team members; fully supported SHARP, enhanced morale, o dedicated to the mission and unit success, o personified attention to detail; spent additional effort and time to ensure all tasks were completely finished, o demanded quality in all actions and assigned tasks; committed to excellence, o made a comprehensive effort to educate leaders and Soldiers about equal opportunity, sexual harassment and sexual assault during all facets of training, o provided invaluable support on a daily basis; completed shift-change checklist and cleanup; ensured smooth shift turn-over and reduced inter-shift conflict, o fostered esprit de corps; helped unify team and efforts toward logistic excellence, o volunteered for difficult civic project to improve Army's image abroad, o understood the importance of developing future leaders through mentorship, Army values, and military tradition, o punctual; always on time; set the example for subordinates while other senior NCOs took advantage of their positions, o created an atmosphere of fair treatment, dignity, and respect for all Soldiers in the unit; supported the SHARP and EO programs, o is an NCO with foresight who is wired for mission accomplishment, o sacrificed his personal time to accept additional duties; sustained operations despite manning shortage, o supported a climate of dignity and respect; ensured the fair and respectful treatment of all assigned personnel, o strived for team effort in accomplishing assigned tasks; strong in character, pride and professionalism, o demonstrated absolute dedication and loyalty to the chain of command, unit, and mission, o conveyed unquestioning faith in her chain of command and Army values, o arrived on station on time every day; demonstrated rare self-discipline for a junior Soldier, o exposed actions of SSG who stole test equipment and mailed it home while packing up abandoned site; demonstrated integrity, o discouraged false VA disability claims; preserved disability benefits for those that need it, o unequalled drive to accomplish the unit's mission, o demonstrated a professional attitude; asset to any unit, o practiced equal opportunity throughout the platoon, o showed great pride in the unit; volunteered to lead visitor tour, o supported EO and SHARP directives; educated Soldiers when questions arose, always ensured his Soldiers understood the new regulations, o documented all challenges faced during inprocessing and developed comprehensive OI for newcomers; eased their transition and eliminated obstacles to integration and effectiveness, o demonstrated initiative by taking action quickly and with authority, o showed respect to superiors and subordinates alike; committed to building the morale of Soldiers, o maintained the highest standards for himself and the unit; deeply respected by every Soldier, NCO, and officer in the company, o stellar NCO; possesses the highest level of integrity and moral conviction, o committed to the Army and the mission; personified selfless service, o met challenges without compromising integrity, o rejected transfer to rear to remain behind with his team, o his conduct, on- and off-duty, is above reproach, o lead from the front, accomplished all mission tasks, o motivated and challenged peers through leadership by example, o respected junior Soldiers, peers and superiors alike, o made positive contributions to the unit and the mission; a true team player, o volunteered for additional duties and accepted responsibility to ensure mission accomplishment; superb team player, o instilled a sense of pride within his section, o addressed peers and subordinates with respect; facilitated feedback and communication and a productive work environment, o stood above contemporaries in personal commitment to professionalism and dedication to duty, o trusted by Soldiers and leaders for her integrity and commitment to excellence; a committed and dedicated leader, o driven to succeed; is self-motivated with a strong sense of purpose, o took great pride in supporting Soldiers, o is highly articulate and a straight forward communicator, o treated Soldiers with dignity and respect; earned their respect and loyalty, o sacrificed off-duty time and effort to attain unit goals, o worked diligently on training tasks; made steady incremental progress daily; on schedule to be 100% qualified within 6 months, o fostered a cohesive environment of teamwork and respect at all levels, o exemplified dedication to duty by his sacrifice of personal time to unit needs, o worked enthusiastically alongside peers and subordinates; demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication, o looked upon by superiors, peers and subordinates as a model Soldier and extraordinary leader, o planned and coordinated food service support for the 212th CSH conversion ceremony which served over 300 Soldiers, civilians, and family members, o took advantage of his position as NCOIC to consistently be late for duty; poor example lowered work center morale, o delegated responsibility for operations to a dishonest NCO who falsified reports to make the detachment appear to accomplish more than they did, o alienated Soldiers with integrity who pointed out inaccurate reports and claims; discouraged honesty and jeopardized the mission, o forbade communication by subordinates with outside agencies by phone or e-mail, o reduced morale and productivity by ignoring input by anyone but the Operations NCO, o failed to meet goals when over 50% of workcenter found ways to be transferred out of the workcenter, o encouraged subordinates to take advantage of the government welfare system (disability) by documenting false or borderline physical ailments, o as Det Chief, forced his captive audience to listen to his personal political views on a daily basis; wasted time and resources and lowered morale and productivity, o used his position as Det Chief to hire personal acquaintances who were not qualified for civilian positions in the workcenter, o set poor example by sexually harrassing visiting female reps from outside agencies, o hid serious shortfalls until it was too late to correct them, o slept on overnight shift, left junior Soldiers unsupervised with high voltage equipment; risked unit's mission, o stole TDY Soldiers' personal possessions; justified actions with claim that insurance would reimburse Soldiers for their loss, o failed to follow orders when unsupervised, o regularly shows disrespect to NCOs and requires constant supervision. Officers normally serve 36 months in an assignment, and the YMAV or DEROS is usually in the last month. He carried himself with respect, maturity, honor, and never ceased to display Marine Corps Values. An honest self evaluation is often more useful than the "what I observed of you" style evaluations. A key part of the new OER system will be to ask raters to make determinations about what an officer is capable of, and what suggestions there might be for how the officer can be better developed . Rated officers or NCOs should not write their own evaluations, period. I will have honorably served for 15 years come February, 2019. My name is Gunnery Sergeant DeKinderen, Todd M., the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) G-3 Headquarters SNCOIC. 3. Body. Career Field Designation Boards are being conducted annually, promotion and selection boards are being conducted by career field, some concerns over the Officer Evaluation Report have been addressed, and time in branch qualification positions for majors and associated stability is at an all time high. - Leads. I remember one incident that illustrates his non-confrontational nature. Top third officers are on track for promotion and will compete extremely well for battalion command. RATED SSN . I am currently a Recruiter in Talladega and an active member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. In summary, I am surprised to learn of the behavior SPC Morrison is charged with. 30 days or first drill if reserve component. And the supplemental NCOER? All validated requisitions are important, and someone will fill the requirement. Officers rated in the top third of their peers represent the best in the field, and these officers will have the opportunity to serve in joint assignments, as general officer aides, or in other nominative assignments reserved for the very best. Therefore, an account manager's concern is filling "spaces.". Thanks! He will be grateful for any effort on his behalf. He is a graduate of Intermediate Level Education, Pathfinder School, Airborne School, the Joint Planners Course, the Joint Firepower Course, and the Mobilization and Deployment Course. I have always known him to be quietly cheerful and, to my knowledge, he has always had a good attitude and a positive outlook. And, in her defense, she had the integrity to immediately acknowledge her mistake and take care of it immediately. 1. top 1%, 3%, 5%, etc. Develop - Leaders foster teamwork; express care for individuals; promote learning; maintain expertise, skills and self-awareness; coach, counsel and mentor others; foster job development, and steward the profession of Arms. Closing. OFFICER EVALUATION RECORD. If you would like for me to elaborate prior to your final decision, I would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to speak further on CW3 Texas-Ranger's behalf. My name is Capt Mary Bella and I am writing on behalf of SPC Joe J. Smith. I currently serve as a Mortar Platoon Sergeant in 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. If he has a concern regarding a task I've given him, he requests clarification. What bullet point examples have you seen for "Achieves" in the new Army NCOER form? During my time at HRC, I learned many things about field-grade officer career progression that I want to share. Second, it articulates what is important. SSgt Trejo is an outstanding leader and I would be honored to serve with him again. Leading by example is a manifestation of character and presence attributes." (FM 6-22 Leader Development, 7-23) . Comments and Help with electrical outage report example forms. An OER with negative comments, "no" block checks, or negative ratings (referred OER), is career threatening for the Officer who receives it.