This is important. An honest self evaluation is often more useful than the "what I observed of you" style evaluations. SUBJECT: Character Statement for SPC Joe J. Smith. I call upon him frequently during unit PT sessions to assist others with their running and endurance. One of HRC's goals is to ensure complete transparency during the assignments process. c. COMMENTS . Now that I've given you my advice about managing your OER, here are some sample OER bullets and OER comments. Selected continuation officers will continue to be assessed for promotion to lieutenant colonel. Expressing a willingness to go further in defense of the subject by providing a phone number or offering to show up at any hearing will double the letter's effectiveness. SUPERSEDED DA FORM 67-10-2, 11/01/2015. Third, it provides an underlying logic or set of business rules. The people who will read your character statement don't know the individual personally, want to judge him or her fairly, and are depending on you to accurately and honestly describe the subject's character. Could it be possible that an examination of each services documentation process could lead to a better format? List incidents that you observed where he accepted orders or even punishment without argument. Although lokely the rater is simply copying from the support form and changing pronouns. The DA Form 67-10-2 evaluates an applicant's ability to perform duties and assesses their character. They command between 300 and 1,000 Marines. PERIOD'COVERED:'''!FROM%(YYYYMMDD)!THRU%(YYYYMMDD)! Happens frequently in the TPU. Not once did he complain about making telephone calls, visiting high schools, or area canvassing the streets and Subways of Brooklyn, NY. DA Form 67-10-2, Field Grade Plate (O4-O5; CW3-CW5) Officer Evaluation Report, is a document used for providing the Department of Army Headquarters (HQDA) with information about the rated officers' competence, mental and physical condition, and potential for promotion.This form was previously revised by the U.S. Department of the Army (DA) on March 1, 2019, with all previous editions being . It is your responsibility to double-check the information you find on this site before you use it professionally. Field Grade Officers play team ball. During this rating period, CPT Holmes has demonstrated that he is an excellent Officer and company commander. He is one of our best troops and I would not hesitate to recommend him for retention and promotion. The reader will automatically assign a certain level of credibility to the letter based on the relationship. 3. I am directly responsible to my commanding officer for the effective and efficient daily operations and mission. d. Evaluation Reporting System process. 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. o Updates policy authorizing officer evaluation reports for United States Army Reserve officers in the rank of major general (paras 1-7 and 3-2). Talent management encompasses multiple data points so that leaders can make the most informed organizational decisions. Being promoted to lieutenant colonel is definitely indicative of a successful career. I supervise the Headquarters section of the G-3 consisting of two Noncommissioned Officers and one junior Marine. It is imperative that officers communicate with their assignment officers early, especially if they are in the next movement cycle. First, it describes how a rater or senior rater sees evaluations. Satisfied. SSN#(or#DOD#ID#No.)! Officers may have promotion to lieutenant colonel basically locked, but the probability of being selected for battalion command may be lower. Leaders should expect the MER approximately six months before the cycle opens. Middle third officers are on track for promotion but will not compete as well for battalion command. Raters and SRs should do their work. The number one rule is that as your performance changes, so should your future goals. I understand that he recently got in a fight at the base Club and is now subject to administrative action under the UCMJ. During my time at HRC, I learned many things about field-grade officer career progression that I want to share. He holds a master's degree from the School of Advanced Military Studies. If the person who needs the character statement was accused of reckless behavior, you should emphasize aspects of his or her behavior that demonstrate a serious regard for the safety and welfare of others. Thanks! I have been in the Army for almost nine years and currently I am the ASF Administration and Occupational Health Element Chief. Spend some time thinking this through so that you can come up with material that will cast doubt on the charges. OFFICER EVALUATION RECORD. It can't be a rambling, general statement that "John is one of the nicest guys I have ever met". Hard work is only part of achieving your goal; developing a solid network is another. (FITREP), Air Force's Officer Performance Report (OPR), or the Army's Officer Evaluation Report (OER), each of these records has the greatest impact on each officer's military career and promotion opportunities. I will have honorably served for 15 years come February, 2019. I am SSG Ricky Bobby and am writing on behalf of CW3 Walker Texas-Ranger. I had the opportunity to get to know SGT Jones as a peer and as a friend. Once a space is open and a validated requisition is created, it is up to the assignment officer to find the best qualified officer. HRC account managers are responsible for representing their assigned units' requirements. Every officer possesses certain talents that benefit the organization. If he has a concern regarding a task I've given him, he requests clarification. HELP! 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. Here is where you make the case for the subject by describing your experiences with him or her and giving examples of the subject's good qualities. He was always well groomed and his uniforms were always Inspection Ready. (Adherence)to)Army)Values . A character statement helps judges, Commanders, First Sergeants, and other strangers make fair decisions by providing a factual description of a person's character. SUBJECT: Character Statement for SGT Jones. The nomination process begins with notifying the brigade commander and the selected officer about a nominative assignment. Provide rater and senior rater support forms. 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. He has not received any kind of discipline here in our work center, not even a verbal counseling. #3) Be descriptive, both qualitatively and . Make it as presentable as possible. Essentially, this is an algorithm, and step one must be accomplished before step two is initiated. The submission of a detailed MER is critical to enabling HRC to select the right officers for specific organizational requirements. 1. The investigation came as quite a surprise to me, as CW3 Texas-Ranger has never portrayed a Soldier that would derelict his personal or professional responsibilities. Covey's third principle, which he calls "put first things first," helps leaders to discern urgency from importance. nature (e.g. Achieve partnered with OER Commons to develop an online evaluation tool t o allow users to apply these rubrics and evaluate the quality of instructional resources. I know of a couple of conflicts with his coworkers/peers. Army Regulation 614-100, Officer Assignment Policies, Details, and Transfers, offers detailed insight on assignment policies. Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-3, Officer Professional Development and Career Management, states that the length of a KD position should range from 12 months to 24 months. All validated requisitions are important, and someone will fill the requirement. (See figure 1.) I will have honorably served for 15 years come June 2021. 4. What I have personally witnessed of SGT Jones' character does not indicate a person that poses a threat to the professional image and integrity of our Army. 30 days or first drill if reserve component. Unfortunately, it presents the impression that a senior rater's evaluation of an officer is based in large part upon (1) rater's OER comments & suggested senior rater comments, plus (hopefully) an OER support form that was not crammed together at the end of the rating period simply for evaluation purposes, (2) informal verbal comments from . Officers must routinely update their two-to-five year plans, incorporating changes to accurately project future accomplishments. The Army will also implement a rater profile for the company and field-grade officer plates; emphasize recommendations for future operational and career broadening opportunities on the field grade plate; redefine the senior-rater box check; and limit the use of intermediate raters to special branches and dual-supervision situations. However, with our pre-built online templates, everything gets simpler. 2. It takes time to evaluate/assess and the process exists. They just want to get an idea of the person's history so that they can make a fair decision based on the evidence. This came as quite a surprise to me and definitely caught me off guard. Performance is everything. Reference Army Regulation 623-105. At that time, SSgt Trejo was a Lance Corporal and played a key role in the success of RSS Brooklyn. The SM should have provided information on his/her OER support . Secondly, a major must actively establish a reputation as a field-grade officer and pursue KD opportunities immediately. Academic Evaluation form. The most effective and meaningful character statements are those written by people who have known the accused person for a long time and who can be considered to be impartial. Leadership is more than knowing where you are, where you want to go, and how you are going to get there. Closing. I understand that he must be held accountable for his actions and punishment will be administered. 2. We need all leaders in our quest to remain the dominant force in the world, and it is the responsibility of all leaders to maximize individual talents in the best interest of the organization. I can be reached at ryan.p.fasano.mil@mail.mil or 719-964-8004. Theoretically, each assignment officer will touch approximately 68 percent of their assigned population over a span of two years.