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Needs Improvement NCOER Comments
Character
o refused to provide input on current event directed by Commander or how to improve J1 operations
o demonstrated poor integrity by purchasing a forged bachelor's degree
o failed to fulfill his leadership's intent for positive and appropriate EO practices
o demonstrated a serious lack of integrity and poor judgment without consideration of results
o compromised integrity by submitting altered documents; poor example to subordinates
o encouraged soldiers to advance by cheating for each other, poor example
o hid serious shortfalls until it was too late to correct them
o did not report barracks thefts until relieving NCO performed inventory
o used others' meal card without authorization; recommend counseling
o good Soldier, but does not make effort to improve or advance
o demonstrated lack of integrity by building fraudulent medical documentation for planned disability claims
o avoids responsibility; needs to gain self-confidence in abilities
o good troop, needs mentoring to avoid negative influence of career SGTs
o was aware of peers involvement with underage drinking but failed to report it
o needs to be consistent with leadership style and maintain formality when in presence of Soldiers
o avoided complying with orders, regularly showed disrespect to NCOs, required constant supervision
o encouraged insubordination in team members by regularly ignoring standing orders
o repeated previous error in judgement, did not learn or benefit from Army's previous leniency
Intellect
o exhibits deficiencies in critical thinking; does not improve knowledge base through research and note taking
o did not attempt to find alternate solutions or report obstacles; delayed shift change numerous times
o completed tasks only after they were brought to his attention; needs to improve follow-up to accomplish all tasks thoroughly
o did not meet expectations in...
o required additional time to prepare for courses
o needs to increase technical abilities in...
o is indifferent to suggestions for advancement and refuses opportunities for improvement
o demonstrated lack of ability to execute his duties and depends on others for help
o was unable to qualify in key tasks and limited the readiness of the entire team
o performed admirably in most duties but needs to concentrate on...
o failure to use TM is a frequent problem and risks equipment and personnel
o unable to multitask in a high OPS TEMPO area due to lack of knowledge of her additional duty (Training NCOIC)
o decertified as a Howitzer Chief of Section for violation of orders by allowing his non-certified Gunner to fire a live round during Battery Certifications
o failed to assume duties and responsibilities as senior NCO in the absence of the NCOIC
o struggled with following up on tasks given to him by his first line leader
o was unable to qualify in key tasks and limited the readiness of the entire team
o performed admirably in most duties but needs to concentrate on...
o does not follow safety procedures and endangers everyone around her
o must realize the importance of finishing assigned tasks without supervision
o frequent unwillingness to cooperate in working toward unit goals affected readiness
o has good potential but requires more experience applying daily soldier leadership skills
o wasted resources due to ignorance of local procedures; recommend retraining
Presense
o displayed inability to adjust to high-operation tempo and ignores taskings set to meet command requirements
o presents an unprofessional appearance and lacks military bearing
o complained about time spent in the field, deployments, adversely affected morale and discipline
o lacks respect for chain of command and needs improvement in peer communications
o demonstrated a complete lack of integrity when he attempted to cheat on the previous record APFT
o personal issues are interfering with military bearing
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 presents sharp military appearance but needs to realize importance of subtlety
o did not meet standards in...
o counseled twice for disrespect toward an NCO; focus on relationship skills
o refused suggestions to attend counseling until 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 soldier failed to meet height and weight requirements or make any progress
o displayed a consistent lack of initiative and enthusiasm and is the subject of frequent counseling
o failed to render the proper respect and was subject to non-judicial punishment twice
o has not made any effort to change his behavior during this reporting period and is not fit for retention
o made significant progress in qualification but failure to follow instructions limited results
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 counseled twice for disrespect toward an NCO; focus on relationship skills
Leads
o has good potential, but requires more experience applying daily Soldier leadership skills; needs to focus on leader presence at the right time and place
o displayed a genuine concern for Soldiers under his direction; at times shied away from setting the example and leading Soldiers
o an ineffective leader
o avoids responsibility and is a negative influence on his section
o corrects mistakes and inappropriate behavior but fails to reward loyalty and performance
o demands unreasonable performance and blames failures on understaffed Soldiers
o demonstrated a lack of leadership skill; lacks the confidence, managerial skills, and ability to make immediate decisions without supervisor's guidance
o displayed an inability to delegate tasks to subordinates
o exercised poor judgment during off-duty hours; cited for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated
o exhibits strong ability to lead, should now focus on staff skills and communication
o failed to mentor his subordinate junior leaders with effective and timely counseling
o fails to live up to the Army values and places no moral emphasis on the Warriors ethos
o had poor rapport with his subordinates and was ineffectual in supervision or delegation of responsibilities
o his personal demeanor needs to improve to reflect favorably on the Military Police and NCO Corps
o is sometimes unaware of operational picture and often leaves subordinates unsupervised
o lacks initiative and managerial skills
o leadership and managerial skills need improvement to qualify for next rank
o needs to realize importance of tact when questioning orders and effect on platoon
o occasionally failed to prevent off-duty conduct from interfering with daily personal accountability; resulted in counseling and professional development involvement
o placed his own personal welfare before that of his subordinates
o received verbal and written counseling to finish pre-mob training
o Soldier's flaccid leadership style degraded squad moral by failing to provide guidance, support or confidence to his subordinates
o was ineffective and provided no useful guidance
Develops
o unable to relate to trainee, does not possess good people skills
o will not use off-duty time for study or self-improvement, fails to advance in qualification
o failed to mentor team on troubleshooting procedures; consequently platoon always last when he is absent
o could not adapt to rear-detachment duties due to limited training and inability to work alone
o obviously inexperienced due to lack of training and mentorship by senior shop members
o Soldier is inefficient in all aspects of Soldiering due to supervisor isolating him from wider duties
o failed to train his Soldier to take over daily operations of warehouse in his absence
o counseled by the Battalion CSM for having the least qualified platoon in the company
o has made significant progress in qualification and may be ready for advancement
o overcame lack of formal school opportunities but requires further training before ready for deployment
o demonstrated sincere effort to expand skill set but limited by lack of experienced trainers
o delivered substandard results consistently; should be decertified
Achieves
o required consistent follow-up and oversight due to lack of attention to detail
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 recommend provide SM with time to refocus on the Army and being an NCO in a less demanding and stressful position
o unable to adjust to deployment or the diverse demands of a Joint environment; removed from position as Platoon Leader
o a technical SME and asset for training but contributes to declining unit morale. May perform better in another Command.
o failed to set the example for his Soldiers to follow during this rated period
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 an excellent technician but needs to work on tact and communication skills
o cannot work with his peers and is counter-productive
o could not recover from family crisis; ignored support and did not make effort to meet responsibilities; recommend counseling
o declined to attend NCOES Schools; delayed further development as a leader; squad without capable supervision
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 disobeyed a direct order from the SSA Accountable Officer; do not assign to positions of greater responsibility
o lacks maturity, displays poor judgement, needs further development
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 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 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 is diffcult for others to work with; 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 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 failed to meet Brigade standards and should not be retained
o maintained professionalism and poise, but lacks motivation to lead
o probably the worst performer in our Command
o promote at the convenience of the Army
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 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 unable to report to work on time and needs constant supervision. Retention is not advised.
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 lacks personal drive to lead soldiers or accomplish tasks
o maintain at current position; personal life events have lowered morale within his section
o promote when NCOES is complete
o put forward much effort but unable to progress; consider reclassification
o rater was relieved during rating period
o recommend release from duties and counseling until such time she can resume work without endangering others
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 peers and leadership
o unlimited potential; needs to work on his leadership and problem solving before executing duties of greater responsibility
o allowed the pressure of family issues to affect her performance; reliability declined dramatically
o with detailed instruction and supervision Soldier can accomplish assigned tasks
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
