NCOER Evaluation Reporting System (AR 623-3)

Question 1

Para 1-1 What is DA form 2166-9 series?

Answer 1

A: NCO Evaluation Report.

Question 2

Para 1-1 What is DA Form 2166–1A?

Answer 2

A: NCOER Support Form.

Question 3

Para 1-1 Where are the procedures, tasks, and steps pertaining to the completion of each evaluation
report and support form are contained in?

Answer 3

A: DA Pamphlet (DA Pam) 623–3.

Question 4

Para 1-4 (14) When must the NCOER reach HRC?

Answer 4

A: no later than 90 days after the “THRU” date of the evaluation report.

Question 5

Para 1-10 Who may require changes be made to an evaluation report?

Answer 5

A: no person may require changes be made to an evaluation report.

Question 6

Para 2-3 Who establishes a rating chain?

Answer 6

A: CDRs, commandants, and organization leaders.

Question 7

Para 2-3 F-2 What is DA Form 2166–9 series (NCOER) rating chains?

Answer 7

A: These normally will consist of the rated NCO, the rater, the senior rater.

Question 8

Para 2-4 When will the rating chain be established?

Answer 8

A: at the beginning of the rating period.

Question 9

Para 2-5 (A) What are the requirements to be a Rater for an NCOER?

Answer 9

A: The rater will be the immediate supervisor of the rated Soldier.

Question 10

Para 2-10 What is the minimum amount of time before a NCO can be rated?

Answer 10

A: to be eligible for an evaluation report, a Soldier will complete 90 calendar days in the same position under the
same rater.

Question 11

Para 2-12 What section of the 2166-9 will information on SHARP be annotated?

Answer 11

A: in the character section.

Question 12

Para 1-4 (5) What do rating schemes show?

Answer 12

Rating schemes show the rated Soldier’s name, indicate the effective date for each designated rating official

Question 13

What does the ERS identify?

Answer 13

Designed to find those SM who should be promoted, kept in grade or terminated.

Question 14

A Soldier is evaluated on performance and potential in the system what are the 3 types of evaluations given?

Answer 14

Duty, Performance, School and DA evaluations.

Question 15

What will a rating chain consist of?

Answer 15

The rated NCO, the rater, the senior rater and the supplementary reviewer.

Question 16

How many types of NCOER’s are there?

Answer 16

7 types: they include Annual, COR, complete the record 60-day, 90 Day options, relief for cause, temporary duty, special duty

Question 17

Where will the rater forward the NCOER to?

Answer 17

to the senior rater

Question 18

Para 2-18 (B) What must the supplementary reviewer do?

Answer 18

Para 2-18 (B) What must the supplementary reviewer do?
(1) Ensure that the proper rater and senior rater complete the report.
(2) Examine the evaluations rendered by the rater and senior rater to ensure they are clear, consistent, and just.

Question 19

Para 2-19 B (1) What happens if the Rater is no longer eligible to rate the NCO?

Answer 19

1. If the minimum rating period has not been met, the period is nonrated.
2. If the minimum rating period has been met, the senior rater will perform the rater’s function.

Question 20

Para 2-19 (D) What happens if there is a loss of the rated Soldier?

Answer 20

1. The death of a Soldier does not require an evaluation report.
2. Any previous evaluation report having a “THRU” date prior to the date of a Soldier’s death can still be submitted.

Question 21

Para 3-2 (C) What are the two types of evaluation reports?

Answer 21

A: mandatory and optional.

Question 22

Para 3-7 B 1 (B) What else must the rater discuss and establish goals for when doing initial evaluation?

Answer 22

1. supporting EO and EEO programs.
2. fostering a climate of dignity and respect.
3. adhering to the SHARP Program.
4. eliminating sexual harassment and sexual assault in their unit.

Question 23

Para 3-17 (A) Can awards and/or special recognition received during the rating period be cited
in evaluation comments?

Answer 23

A: Yes.

Question 24

Para 3-17 (D) Are abbreviations or acronyms authorized on the NCOER without them being spelled out
first?

Answer 24

A: Yes.

Question 25

Para 3-19 (A) Where on the NCOER will the rater or senior rater comment on a NCOER if the NCO was
arrested or charged with a crime?

Answer 25

A: No where.

Question 26

Para 3-33 What is the primary reference for procedural guidance on preparing evaluation reports?

Answer 26

A: DA Pam 623–3

Question 27

Para 3-40 When is a change of rater NCOER mandatory?

Answer 27

(1) The rated NCO ceases to serve under the immediate supervision of the rater.
(2) A rated NCO is reduced to the rank of specialist or below.

Question 28

Para 3-41 When is an annual NCOER mandatory?

Answer 28

A: for a rated Soldier upon completion of 1 calendar year of duty.