LS-33 Officer Evaluation System: Know the Air Force Officer Evaluation System (OES)

Question 1

1. Describe the three steps of the evaluation process.

Answer 1

a. Observation
i. Requires planning & preparation
ii. Requires communication
iii. Requires feedback
b. Evaluation
Judge observed performance
i. Predetermined standards
ii. Performance of others
iii. Members of the same “AFSC and Grade”
c. Documentation
i. Records the results
ii. Provides a long term record of an officer’s professional development
iii. Primary instrument for identifying best qualified

Question 2

2. Describe the different types of performance reports and uses for each.

Answer 2

Should be noted: Reports records the results, provides a long term record of an officer’s professional development and is the primary instrument for identifying best qualified

a. Training Report (AF Form 475)
i. Used for training of 8 WEEKS OR MORE
ii. Filed upon completion, interruption, or elimination from training
b. Officer Performance Report (OPR)
i. Completed Annually
ii. Change of Reporting Official (CRO)
iii. MINIMUM 120 DAYS OF SUPERVISION
c. Letter of Evaluation (AF Form 77)
i. Used when ratee is away from reporting official
ii. CRO with less than 120 DAYS OF SUPERVISION
iii. Under supervision of someone other than your supervisor
iv. Provides input to rater

Question 3

3. STATE when OPRs are prepared.

Answer 3

a. COMPLETED Annually
b. CHANGE of Reporting Official (CRO)
c. MINIMUM 120 days of supervision UNDER SAME SUPERVISOR

Question 4

4. Identify inappropriate comments for performance reports.

Answer 4

a. Charges/investigations not completed or acquittals
b. Recommendations for decorations
c. Race, gender, age, religion, etc. of ratee
d. Drug/Alcohol abuse rehabilitation programs
e. Previous ratings or reports
f. Developmental education (completion or enrollment)
g. Advanced academic education
h. Promotion recommendations
i. Family activities/marital statuses

Question 5

5. Describe “best’ qualified and “fully” qualified promotions for officer personnel.

Answer 5

a. Fully Qualified:
i. For promotion from 2d Lt to 1st Lt
b. Best Qualified:
i. For promotion to Capt thru Col
ii. Promotion Zones
iii. “BEST QUALIFIED” BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMANCE BASED POTENTIAL