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Needs Improvement NCOER Comments
Character
o fraternized with lower ranks; needs to maintain formality when in presence of Soldiers
o avoids complying with orders, regularly shows disrespect to NCOs, requires constant supervision
o is a motivated troop but needs further guidance in...
o an excellent technician but needs to work on tact and communication skills
o has unlimited potential but requires more experience before...
o demonstrated poor judgement without consideration of results
o avoided participation in unit events; affected unit cohesion and morale
o did not report barracks thefts until relieving NCO performed inventory
o compromised integrity by submitting altered documents; poor example to subordinates
o frequent malingerer; considered false claims of sickness to be a Soldier's right
o focused more on avoiding work than contributing to platoon goals
o valued team member but must learn to delegate
o good Soldier, but does not use time constructively or make effort to advance
o compromised integrity by submitting altered documents; poor example to subordinates
o avoids responsibility; needs to gain self-confidence in abilities
Intellect
o completed tasks only after they were brought to his attention; needs to improve follow-up to accomplish all tasks thoroughly
o wasted resources due to ignorance of local procedures; recommend retraining
o did not attempt to find alternate solutions or report obstacles; delayed shift change numerous times
o failed to meet requirements necessary to maintain his MOS qualification
o was unable to qualify in key tasks and limited the readiness of the entire team
o lacked the drive to exploit his knowledge and experience to advance his career
o required supervision; lacked ability to be an independent problem solver
o did not learn from previous mistakes; could not perform duties as a Staff Sergeant
o delayed convoy due to failure to prepare or consult with operations; convoy lost more than once
o took the wrong platoon's truck and failed to dispatch another truck in addition to missing SP by forty minutes while assigned as a convoy commander
o wasted valuable training time taking over four hours to process sixteen Soldier's APFT results
o required substantial assistance from multiple people completing routine administrative tasks such as an NCOER, memorandum, and awards
o hid serious shortfalls until it was too late to correct them
o failed to take advantage of opportunities for self-improvement
o failed to maintain awareness of subordinates' whereabouts; needs to focus on supervisory duties
o did not attempt to find alternate solutions or report obstacles; delayed shift change numerous times
o misunderstood or failed to comply with safety OI; jeopardized the safety and security of the entire Squadron
o performed admirably in most duties but needs to concentrate on...
o required constant supervision; can be a very productive Specialist
o SGT Young is a capable Soldier but failed to use his abilities to the fullest
o did not meet quota; not focused, often distracted, her accuracy rate was the lowest in the shop
Presense
o fraternized with lower-grade Soldiers; undue familiarity threatened unit discipline
o made remarkable progress in aerobic fitness but still approaching minimum standards in...
o presents sharp military appearance but needs to realize importance of subtlety
o complained about time spent in the field, deployments, adversely affected morale and discipline
o counseled twice for disrespect toward an NCO; needs to focus on relationship skills
o refused suggestions to attend counseling until his problems escalated to the point of making him unfit for duty
o failed to meet APFT standards for the two mile run and sit-ups with a total score of 124
o doesn't realize the critical importance of following orders and may endanger this bn
o was disciplined for assault and his off-duty actions make him unfit for duty
o failed to maintain uniform to standards; need to be kept clean, dry and serviceable
o performed above average but uniform and bearing do not meet standards and will hold this Soldier back
o failed to follow chain of command and caused a widespread perception of favoritism
o did not make significant effort to improve during this reporting period and is not fit for retention
o took an apathetic approach to the health and welfare of troops; resulted in entire squad failing to meet the height and weight standard
o failed to complete 2-mile run during APFT, quit after 1 mile
o fell asleep frequently at work; worked demanding schedule but needs to ensure he gets sufficienct rest and is fit for duty
o attempted to cheat on the previous record APFT; demonstrated a lack of integrity and military bearing
o allowed personal issues to interfere with military bearing; recommend counseling
o failed to meet body fat standards IAW AR 600-9; measured at 27% body fat and maintained 2-3 pound weight loss per month while on the weight control program
o SFC Hero's participation in unit physical training waned during this rating period
o made satisfactory progress in run time but still approaching minimum standards in...
o soldier failed to meet height and weight requirements or make any progress
Leads
o presented the appearance of favoritism; always relied on one or two Soldiers; poisoned work center morale
o did not enforce standards evenly; allowed NCO who chose to live too far away to miss work during highway traffic tie-ups
o morally bankrupt; encouraged subordinates to "pad" their medical records in order to justify future disability claims
o always relied on advice of his subordinates rather than issuing directives when given a task
o avoided responsibility whenever possible
o constantly needs to be monitored to ensure deadlines are being met
o demonstrates outstanding leadership and management skills but should work on staff skills
o does not use his free time to improve his knowledge of his MOS to become a more efficent and better leader
o exhibited strong inability to lead; showed no focus on future goals
o failed to develop subordinates; did not perform mandatory NCO-ER performance counseling
o failed to maintain standards and allowed his workcenter rating to decrease from Excellent to Satisfactory
o fails to follow up on delegated tasks
o fails to understand the importance of his position, avoids responsibility when possible
o her behavior, lack of discipline and failure to follow orders consistently disrupted daily operations in the EWO section and the Tactical Operation Center (TOC)
o identifies errors and mistakes without fail but never discovers accuracy or efficiency
o is an effective leader but needs more confidence with making immediate decisions without supervisors guidance
o lacks enthusiasm in his duties and has no pride in his performance
o lagged behind contemporaries in...
o mediocre staff skills contributed to mediocre results during inspection
o occasional challenge to authority affects his leadership ability with Soldiers
o performance fluctuated based on emotional outbursts; fostered a toxic environment in her section
o quick to publicly reprimand for minor issues; slow to praise
o received verbal and written counseling for insubordination and unprofessional behavior
o sets low expectations and fails to achieve them
o tends to pass off responsibility for negative observations onto subordinates
o weak management skills; relies on blanket e-mails for direction
Develops
o demonstrated sincere effort to expand skill set but limited by lack of experienced trainers
o delivered substandard results consistently; should be decertified
o achieved full qualification in position and needs to concentrate on...
o counseled by the Battalion CSM for having the least qualified platoon in the company
o demonstrated a lack of knowledge in most assigned duties, does not comply with instructions and is a threat to the safety of this battery
o not certified due to headquarters failing to send him to the appropriate schools
o despite encouragement and efforts of peers, cannot qualify for duty and fails to make effort to improve
o despite the best efforts of trainers on and off-duty, was unsuccessful in...
o did not seek training or assistance when placed in a position outside of his typical duties
o does not use his free time to improve his knowledge of his MOS to become a more efficent and better leader
o failed to acquire the necessary skills and attributes to...
o is not qualified due to deployment during annual training visit
o Soldier did not meet minimum selection requirements; recommend counseling to determine cause of trend
o unable to brief class during JRTC rotation due to failure to prepare, affected safety and readiness
Achieves
o followed orders but did not attempt to become shop-qualified or make progress in training
o worked well under supervision but needs to develop self-discipline and learn to work independently
o ignored daily taskings; lack of records led to multiple write ups during QA inspection
o turned down opportunities for new experience and professional growth; not progressing or advancing in responsibility
o was uncooperative when corrected and displayed a consistent lack of interest in Section goals
o did not support organizational morale events; weakened camaraderie and unit cohesion
o failed to follow orders, led to the loss of security clearance; Section is now undermanned and unable to meet msn requirements
o cannot be depended on and is frequently late for shift. Recommend...
o reported to work under the influence of alcohol and was unable to execute his duties as wheeled mechanic
o was entrusted with our most critical and essential tasks but disappointed his mentors
o couldn't be relied upon to maintain production rate in the absence of supervision
o could not be trusted to oversee safe delivery of...must be supervised at all times
o was and is negligent in meeting his responsibilities causing numerous obstacles to mission accomplishment
o failed to supervise subordinates or follow procedures; caused the loss of $2,000 worth of equipment
o left soldiers unsupervised during unexcused absence from duty; risked the safety of inexperienced Soldiers
o failed to understand the importance of his duties, took advantage of every opportunity to avoid responsibility
o demonstrated little regard for the security and accountability of sensitive items during deployments; delayed ops while determiniing if COMSEC was compromised
o had to be constantly reminded to counsel and mentor Soldiers on a regular basis
o failed to identify critical mistakes which reduced productivity and wasted valuable time and unit funds
o struggled to meet the general expectations and internal suspenses directed by the commander; increased the workload of his peers
o accomplished all tasks to the minimum standard
Rater Comments
o Soldier was AWOL during this rating period and did not adhere to the Army Values, NCO creed, or Oath of Enlistment
o promote to SFC if slots are available, send to ALC immediately
o promote to Staff Sergeant with peers; continue to groom as squad leader
o promote when NCOES is complete
o demonstrated a lack of skill in some duties, has potential, should double training efforts
o despite increasing assistance and training, continues to have difficulty completing assigned tasks, recommend reclassification
o put forward much effort but unable to progress; consider reclassification
o rater was relieved during rating period
o recommend provide SM with time to refocus on the Army and being an NCO in a less demanding and stressful position
o recommend release from duties and counseling until such time she can resume work without endangering others
o requires constant supervision and is unreliable
o resists change and is unable to adjust or be flexible
o resists suggestions for improvement and actively works against the orders of his superiors
o send to Advance Leaders Course when slot is available
o send to SLC as soon as Soldier is eligible
o SGT Smith's negative attitude is detrimental to morale and a threat to the unit's mission success; recommend transfer
o SSG Smith is uncooperative with leadership and fails to understand the difference between "taking care of troops" and following orders. His combative attitude is counter-productive and a liability to this Command.
o SSG Smith is uncooperative with peers and leadership
o unable to adjust to deployment or the diverse demands of a Joint environment
o unable to report to work on time and needs constant supervision. Retention is not advised.
o unlimited potential; needs to work on his leadership and problem solving before executing duties of greater responsibility
o with detailed instruction and supervision Soldier can accomplish assigned tasks
o does not comply with regulations and is a threat to the safety of this battery. Recommend discharge at earliest opportunity.
o does not possess the qualities necessary to advance to the next level
o does not prefer to be in a leadership position, does not command respect from subordinates
o encouraged insubordination in team members by regularly ignoring standing orders
o failed to comply with instructions given to him from the chain of command
o failed to meet Brigade standards and should not be retained
o failed to set the example for his Soldiers to follow during this rated period
o has potential, with more experience, to excel as a leader
o has the potential to be an excellent technician but is often careless with classified materials
o is diffcult for others to work with
o keep with troops so our Soldiers can benefit from his leadership and selfless service
o lacks experience and fails to understand the importance of advancement
o declined to attend NCOES Schools; delayed further development as a leader; squad without capable supervision
o NCO's otherwise great performance was severely impacted due to his lapse in judgement during rating period; failed to uphold the Army Values
o needed some help to meet deadlines; could have benefited from delegating, prioritization and multitasking
o needs to be consistent with leadership style and maintain formality when in presence of Soldiers
o needs to develop his technical skills before advancing to the next grade with duties of greater responsibility
o not fit for this type of activity, exhibits a negative attitude and should be disqualified
o performance is sometimes above average but erratic and undependable, could not be relied on to complete assignments
o performance is sometimes above average but erratic; undependable and cannot be relied on for unsupervised assignments
o performs at expected levels, does not distinguish himself from his peers
o probably the worst performer in our Command
o promote at the convenience of the Army
o lacks maturity, displays poor judgement, needs further development
o failed to understand the difference between "taking care of the troops" and following orders
o has difficulty understanding, acknowledging, and accepting constructive criticism, thus limiting his potential
o lacks personal drive to lead soldiers or accomplish tasks
o maintain at current position; personal life events have lowered morale within his section
o maintained professionalism and poise, but lacks motivation to lead
o maintained professionalism and poise; performance is sometimes above average, but has a lack of loyalty and respect for superiors
o NCO consistently failed to perform the duties required at his rank; incapable of handling even menial tasks without direct supervision (MAB)
o NCO is not a contributing member of the U.S. Army; do not retain and remove from positions of responsiblity immediately
o a technical SME and a great asset for training, but demonstrates a lack of morale in this Unit. May perform better in another Command.
o allowed the pressure of family issues to affect her performance. Recommend release from duties and counseling until such time she can resume work without endangering others.
o allowed the pressure of family issues to affect her performance; reliability declined dramatically
o an excellent technician but needs to work on tact and communication skills
o cannot work with his peers and is counter-productive
o do not recommend for promotion at this time, with further mentorship and training this Soldier may be ready for greater responsibility
o do not recommend NCOES or promotion at this time; with further mentorship and training this Soldier may be ready for greater responsibility
o combative attitude is counter-productive and a liability to this Command
o could not recover from family crisis; ignored support and did not make effort to meet responsibilities; recommend counseling
Redeployment Problems
o makes continuous attempts to assist other Soldiers with pre-deployment training but unable to express himself due to nervous condition
o complies with all training requirements but progress after return from deployment is slow; recommend counseling
o dedicated himself to the well-being of the Soldiers but is neglecting his own health to the point that the misison is threatened
o exemplifies the total Soldier but increasingly fails to show patience for training since redeployment
o performance has declined since redeployment; all efforts appear to require more effort with lessened results
o showed rare aptitude for operations planning but unable to work with peers or participate in group planning; recommend counseling
o first rate vehicle maintainer; turn-around time still good but half of what it was before Afghan rotation
o his techniques and procedures contributed to unit success during both stateside and overseas missions but family life has deteriorated and SGT is often late for work
o displays alternately a keen motivation and a distrust and unwillingness to follow orders; recommend medical evaluation
