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Competence NCOER Bullet Examples
If a leader demonstrates competency, genuine concern for others, and admirable character, people will follow.
—T. Richard Chase
o utilized his expertise to create an effective lateral transfer tracker which directly led to the Squadron having less than .05% of excess equipment
o appointed as facility manager for the Atlanta Regional Readiness Center where he oversaw daily maintenance issues with contractors and developed a key control log
o has outstanding organizational and planning skills; maximizes use of limited resources and time to achieve beyond standard results
o coordinated 100% of short suspense training requirements to integrate an additional infantry battalion consisting of 602 personnel into BCT infrastructure
o NCO took charge and coordinated with other plts to synchronize and "zero" more than 60 MILES lasers just hours prior to start of NTC rotation
o RSO for BN M203 range qualification, resulting in a 95% qualification rate and zero injuries, accidents or incidents with 1400 rounds fired
o guided SSA to a 0% MRD rate from 34,856 MROs an GPC transactions; saved (UNIT) $___,___ by utilizing installation free issue warehouse (92A)
o his direct leadership led SSA to receive a 100% on (COMMAND INSPECTION) with zero deficiencies; three Soldier award coins of excellence for MOS proficiency. (92A)
o motivated three Soldiers from removal of ABCP; brought team to zero failures
o revived once dysfunctional section; improved morale through mentorship; eight Soldiers promoted, 72 college credits, 408 correspondence hrs, 70% completed required SSD level
o pivotal in Supply Support Activity retaining a material release denial of 0% from 5,856 Marterial Release Orders and 1,930 Government Purchase Card transactions
o achieved a 98.3% course average at ALC, placing him in the top 3 in his class and earning him a place on the Commandant's List.
o capable NCO with strong potential
o has unlimited potential to excel in positions requiring technical skill
o completes tasks, training and other assignments exceedingly over standard
o constantly considers ways to improve performance to personal satisfaction beyond Army Standard
o graduated "With Honors" in six month optical training course, ranking 3rd in class
o responsible for Route Wanna checkpoint build and reconstruction of the road between two villages; enabled supply access for AUP to assist 200 villagers
o recognized with commanders award for conducting an outstanding drivers training class on the M1165 during the 126 AVN annual training period
o stellar performer; consistently demonstrated superior knowledge of CBRN tactics and procedures while displaying tremendous initiative to accomplish assigned tasks
o relentlessly pursued professional and personal development; graduated college with honors earning an associates degree with a GPA of 3.49
o developed intelligence reports that were an integral part of all company Combat patrol mission planning and CONOPs.
o civilian Contract NCO, administered all Afghanistan Local National contracts. Including interpreters, non-tactical vehicles and BOM procurement.
o TOC Night NCOIC, supported all company night operations in Afghanistan.
o the company's most knowledgeable "Command Post of the Future" systems operator and "TigerNet" battlefield imagery administrator
o provided critical behavioral health counseling, crisis support, and educational briefings for over 500 Soldiers and civilians in response the Ft. Hood tragedy
o commended by MG Chang of the 807th Medical Command for her outstanding performance and dedication to the civilians and Soldiers affected by the Ft. Hood tragedy
o AAR skills are among the best
o demonstrated high levels of competence; personally selected by the company 1SG to lead in his absence
o did not waiver from responsibility for himself; learned from his mistakes and sought self-improvement
o cleared over 2000 miles during route clearance missions during three months of combat operations resulting in the safely discovery of two IED's and zero casualties
o completed 18 semester hours of college towards a associate degree maintaining a 3.8 grade point average despite a demanding work schedule during his rating period
o demonstrated excellent technical and tactical knowledge as a squad leader ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner and exceeding all standards
o created the unit NCO Battle Book which was adopted by the entire 614th FA Artillery Group
o earned a Commendable rating for TRANSEC key control during Battalion Command Inspection Program
o Physical Security NCO program received no deficiencies on last Command inspection
o completed requirements for Associate/Bachelor Degree
o certified over 75 items of TMDE, key to laboratory's 3 day backlog--lowest backlog in years
o maintained a 3.0 or above grade point average
o as acting First Sergeant, corrected numerous problems and set a good foundation for the new 1SG
o as acting First Sergeant, demonstrated extreme competence by leading the unit through turbulent times
o excelled as First Sergeant when company 1SG was absent
o commended by Battalion CSM for excellent performance as acting First Sergeant
o currently maintaining an "A" average in college
o selected above peers to act as 1SG
o scored 93 on latest SQT
o increased the number of Delayed Entry Program functions by 150%
o exceeded Delayed Entry Program functions by 9 events!
o surpassed the Brigade's retention goals by 110%
o won the Fort Sheridan land navigation course competition
o received ARCOM for Best Contact Maintenance vehicle during Corps Logistic Inspection
o received Battalion rating of Excellence for OPFOR leader in company Field Training Exercise
o received ACOE Customer Service Excellence Award in September 1992
o selected over 22 SFCs to be the Senior Instructor of Jumpmaster Branch
o considered to be the best First Sergeant by all outside organizations we deal with
o his intelligence reports cited by Pentagon analysts as the most relevant in 10 years
o selected for induction into the Sergeant Morales Club
o honor graduate from the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course
o developed a database program for security that was implemented as brigade standard
o received the Brigade Disciplinary Award twice for unit excellence
o received commendable rating as 1SG in all areas during the Battalion Command Inspection
o selected from among 80 other NCOs as National Defense Transportation Association NCO of the Year
o performed flawlessly as acting First Sergeant of NCO Academy consisting of ten BNCOC classes
o received an Army Achievement Medal for his timely processing of NCOERs
o selected for evaluation and verification of technical manuals at contractor level
o during the Fort Gordon Signal Symposium his section received laudatory comments from the Commanding General
o picked as section sergeant over five other SSGs
o received commendable rating as Training NCO during Battalion CIP
o developed and organized operational support for over 30 FTXs
o recognized with AAM for commendable performance during Secure Tactical Data Network IV
o received excellent evaluations for all nine rotational battalions for 11 separate events
o Crime Prevention Program rated best on the installation by the Provost Marshall's Office
o always in focus and is superbly well organized; never without direction
o her consistent performance has been invaluable to daily operations of the company
o two time Brigade NCO of the Quarter
o knowledgeable NCO who demonstrated the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously
o technically and tactically proficient
o knowledge, skills and abilities equal to or greater than peers and superiors
o competence and ability unequaled; stands out among his peers
o possesses the ability to make sound decisions with precision and accuracy
o accepted all obstacles as challenges; accepts nothing less than total success
o received the Brigade Disciplinary Award twice for unit excellence
o received commendable rating as 1SG in all areas during the Battalion Command Inspection
o selected from among 80 other NCOs as National Defense Transportation Association NCO of the Year
o highly skilled in planning, coordinating required equipment and personnel and conducting aircraft maintenance
o his attention to detail and invaluable experience played a vital role in the successful deployment of his team for OIF
o his vast experience and competence led to his selection over 10 other NCOs as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
o extremely competent; performed all duties above expected standards and expectations
o received commendable ratings during all Brigade Command Inspections
o commended by the Battalion Commander for his flawless execution of Physical Training
o conducted an air insertion mission and cleared an entire village to prevent insurgents from conducting future operations in the Battalion AO
Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys.
Look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death!
— Sun Tzu, the Art of War
o earned a rating of 99% in the area of training on the Standard Evaluation and Assistance Team external inspection, setting the standard for the rest of the CST program
o selected by the Company Commander to be the CFC S-1 NCOIC due to his superior competence and judgment; performed two levels above his rank
o displayed extreme technical competence; graduated from the Civil Support Skills Course; resulted in the capability to quickly react to HAZMAT operations
o consistently sought self improvement; earned 50 college credits towards a degree in emergency management while deployed to OEF X with no loss in continuity
o unparalleled technical and tactical knowledge; set the foundation for all mortar training for the Afghan National Army (ANA) at the Consolidated Fielding Center
o served as Platoon Sergeant for the company headquarters platoon with 27 Soldiers; the platoon continued to meet training standards and complete all tasks on time
o planned and executed a company level mortar live fire exercise; maintained the mortar sections ability to conduct combat operations and sustain mission readiness
o replaced a Major as interpreter manager for 70 Afghan linguists; enabled 24 multi-lingual kandaks to validate and deploy to their operational areas during OEF X
o planned and observed 10 mortar live fire exercises; all rounds impacted safely and effectively within two adjustments exceeding the FM 3-09.30 standards
o continued to seek self-improvement; learned foreign weapons systems in order to earn the coveted German Schutzenschnur Badge
o worked above his pay grade as a company Fire Support Officer (FSO); created classes and company SOPs for fire support section that ensured mission readiness
o coordinated and scheduled fire support training at the company level; ensured all Soldiers in the company were trained in call for fire tasks on indirect fire missions
o demonstrated tactical and technical knowledge; used his experience to train and develop the previous and incoming FSO
o awarded the ______ Medal for dedication to mission succes, force protection, analytical expertise, and action during combat operations in ________
o served as a key advisor to coordinate labor and resources to support two unit Organization Day functions feeding over 500 personal
o proficient at his duties as gunner, he completed the mission with little guidance from his superiors
o performed duties as Range Safety Officer/NCOIC at Range 18 M16/M4 zero range with no reported injuries or safety violations while zeroing over 5000 firers
o excellent NCO who possesses outstanding technical and tactical proficiency
o delegated effectively; developed his subordinates to lead
o delivered over 2M gallons JP-8 aviation fuel to 110K aircraft annually; maintained impressive 15-minute average response time
o demonstrated excellent technical and tactical knowledge as a squad leader ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner and exceeding all standards
o demonstrated sound mature judgment
o demonstrates outstanding aptitude for operational and administrative work
o designed, contracted, and installed computer systems for 2 APODs and ASP Headquarters
o developed 11B/13B BNCOC FTX-STX that became the model for all Noncommissioned Officer Academies
o developed a database program for security that was implemented as brigade standard
o developed a unique and efficient approach for debriefing crewmembers returning from missions involving critically or fatally wounded soldiers
o developed an automated review of 7 databases, reviewed over 21,700 QM positions Army wide
o developed and organized operational support for over 30 FTXs
o developed and published mission SOP for use by Watch NCOs of echelon-above-corps intelligence unit
o developed the first-ever maintenance SOP, created a standardized system for the Iraqi Border Patrol
o developed training management system which led unit to excellence rating during CI
o developed two theater-level order of battle databases; improved deployment success
o developed, implemented the Iraqi Border Police's Maintenance, Driver's Training and Dispatching programs
o dexterity and competence led to his selection as a Flight Instructor over 6 of his peers for the unit's Aircrew Training Program
o directly responsible for the units extremely successful deployment to NTC
o displayed convoy commander for over 150 Combat Logistic Patrols, with no loss of soldiers or equipment
o displayed high training skills and technical knowledge
o displayed outstanding organizational abilities; ensured the maintenance and upkeep of 11 wheeled vehicles and trailers with a property book value of $1,109,401
o displayed the ability to perform at a level of greater responsibility in the absense of his supervisor
o displayed the highest levels of professional competence in execution of his duties
o displays tactical and technical knowledge well beyond his skill level
o distinguished honor graduate of his BNCOC course
o distinguished Honor Graduate of the Traffic Management Accident Investigation Course
o drill Sergeant of the Quarter, Southeast Region Command
o during the Fort Gordon Signal Symposium his section received laudatory comments from the Commanding General
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
We need more bullets that demonstrate NCOs' inability to adapt or readjust after returning from deployment. NCOs with PTSD are being hurt when they send NCOERs to the Medical Board which fail to document the symptoms of PTSD or how their performance was affected.
Needs Improvement
o struggles with following up with 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 failed to report on time for company movement to annual training
o fully capable of accomplishing simple tasks with proper supervision and coaching
o is committed to the unit and accomplishing tasks, but lacks the drive to utilize his knowledge and experience to be successful
o requires supervision; lacked ability to be an independent problem solver in order to accomplish the mission
o did not learn from previous mistakes; inefficient in his inability to perform duties as a Staff Sergeant
o fully capable of accomplishing simple tasks with proper supervision and coaching
o Soldier under-performed during rating period, resulting in mission failure
o accomplished 66.6% of assigned mission; enlisting 12 soldiers against a mission of 18 soldiers
o is committed to the unit and accomplishing tasks, but lacks the drive to utilize her knowledge and experience to be successful
o failed to meet requirements necessary to maintain his MOS
o is committed to the unit and accomplishing tasks, but lacks the knowledge and experience to be successful at this time
o disregarded his better judgment by negotiating an impassable mountain road resulting in damage to the non-tactical vehicle
o showed poor judgment when he attempted to navigate river bed with a non-tactical vehicle; damged undercarriage, inoperable
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 unable to multitask in a high OPTEMPO area, due to lack of knowledge of her additional duty which is Company Training NCOIC
o decertified as a Howitzer Chief of Section for his flagrant violation of directions 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 struggles with following up with 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 failure to use TM is a frequent problem and risks equipment and personnel
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