So, you just received a memorandum that you meet the criteria for review by the Army Qualitative Retention Board? We feel your anxiety and stress. The first thing I must say is congratulations, you have served at least 20-years for your country. Be proud, and do not allow the stress of a QRB dictate your life. …
The Army Qualitative Retention Board (QRB): What You Should Know Read More »
Today, I want to share some sample Army Officer Evaluation Report (OER) bullets and comments. I’ll use some real comments off my own OERs, since I don’t have any other OERs to refer to. I’m not doing this to brag or toot my own horn. I just want to help people writer better OERs. At the …
Today, I want to share a sample Brigade or Battalion S3 OER Support Form. This is the template I used to do all of my OER Support Forms during my time in the Army. The information will cover from block 4a until the end of DA Form 67-9-1. Feel free to use this as your …
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In the Army, there are many different reasons you can receive an Army Officer Evaluation Report. Listed below are the most common types of Army OERs, assuming the Officer has at least 90 days in a duty position. Change of Rater Report: An Officer would receive this type of OER when their current boss leaves …
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In today’s post, I want to discuss the Relief for Cause OER. Let me preface by telling you that I hope you never receive this type of evaluation report, or have to write one for one of your subordinates. But, if you plan on making a career out of the Army, there’s a good chance …
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I truly believe that all Army Officers should educate themselves about the Army OER Appeal Process. If you make a career out of the Army, there’s a small chance you could get a bad OER. Of course, if you are truly a squared away officer this is highly unlikely. But, sometimes mistakes do happen. Or, …
When it comes to Army OER Counseling in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve, it is almost non-existent. In most cases, the rater never conducted a formal initial counseling and formal quarterly counseling with their direct reports. And when I mean formal, I mean counseling that is in writing. I’d bet that less than …
If you’re a new Battalion S1, new supervisor, or are an officer trying to prepare your own OER, I highly recommend you check out AR 623-3 (version June 2012). This Army Regulation covers every aspect of the OER/NCOER process imaginable. Some of the topics included in this regulation are: The Rating Chain Roles and Responsibilities …
The purpose of this article is to give you some sample senior rater bullets and senior rater comments for an Army Officer Evaluation Report. I will shed more light upon the NCOER in another blog entry. As a senior rater, you have a vital role in the promotion eligibility and career opportunities for the people …
Senior Rater Bullets and Senior Rater Comments: Tips for Writing Accurate OERs Read More »
The purpose of this post is to give you several sample OER bullets and OER comments. These comments can be for someone writing an OER for someone else or for someone preparing their own OER Support Form. Please keep in mind that OER Comments are different from NCOER Comments. Comments on the OER are typically …
