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o must promote to Master Sergeant now and send to the First Sergeant's course immediately

o a superb NCO with unlimited potential; place in positions of greater responsibility

o an excellent performance by a superior NCO, leader and mentor; a selfless team player

o unequaled talent, competence, efficiency and multi-tasking ability; an irreplaceable asset for any team

o an exceptionally talented and gifted NCO, he consistently broke through impediments and produced superb results

o a multitasker whose experience, professionalism, work ethic, and drive for excellence increased unit readiness significantly

o this NCO is already at the First Sergeant level; groom now for Sergeant Major

o performance and decision making abilities are that of a senior NCO

o very capable Senior NCO who can always be trusted to complete any mission

o sets and achieves high personal standards

o a dynamic performer and multifunctional NCO who is sought out across the Command for his extraordinary leadership capabilities

o outstanding individual performance; select for Command Sergeant Major

o unlimited potential, will succeed in the toughest jobs

o dedication to mission is unequalled; remains unflappable and productive under stressful situations

o always mission oriented; thorough analytical skills; articulate in written and spoken communications

o do not promote, has unlimited potential to excel in positions requiring great technical skill with no leadership responsibility

o recognized as the best supply sergeant in battalion

o innovative NCO, not afraid of risks in order to improve mission results

o unlimited potential for positions of increased responsibility

o highly skilled and dedicated professional, performs far beyond expectations;outstanding asset to the unit

o promote immediately; send to First Sergeant course

o unique and rare talent; promote now ahead of peers

o a confident leader that is dedicated to ensuring his soldiers are well trained

o epitomizes what every NCO should be: aggressive, intelligent, professional

o managed Soldiers' schedules and technical skills resulting in 99% patrol reliability rate

o is technically and tactically proficient

o a rare mix of intelligence and initiative; consistently achieves excellent results across a broad range of responsibilities

o always took a no-nonsense approach and stated opinion in a straight forward manner

o taking care of soldiers and superiors is his number one priority

o flexible and versatile leader with unbounded potential, ready to assume 1SG responsibilities!

o multi-talented and accomplished leader and soldier

o a real team player

o excellent technical abilities; motivated and self-confident Soldier; consistently performs high quality work

o displays unlimited potential

o hard working, versatile NCO. Quickly workcenter qualified. Challenge with more responsibilities.

o this SGT has a vast amount of knowledge

o promote and make First Sergeant now; he's ready to run his own company now

o physically fit; in tremendous condition; will succeed

o absolutely superior NCO; excelled in job performance, community service and leadership--promote at once

o always excels as a soldier and a leader

o willing to learn and grow

o can handle any position; held Platoon Sergeant and Section NCOIC position simultaneously with great success

o unlimited potential; continue to assign to tough positions of increased responsibility

o unequaled selfless service to duty

o select for First Sergeant now; groom for Command Sergeant Major

o assign as a platoon sergeant now, his knowledge will enhance unit's ability to accomplish all missions

o genuine concern and unselfish dedication to duty

o demonstrates the ability for increased responsibility at the platoon level

o select for ANCOC and promote immediately

o selected as top performer of the quarter for 3rd Quarter 2007; displayed leadership, professionalism

o this NCO needs no supervision

o consistently perform above standards; achieves outstanding results

Needs Improvement Bullet Comments

o keep with troops so our Soldiers can benefit from his leadership and selfless service

o rater was relieved during rating period

o promote to Staff Sergeant with peers; continue to groom as squad leader

o send to Advance Leaders Course when slot is available

o performs at expected levels, does not distinguish himself from his peers

o promote to SFC if slots are available, send to ALC immediately

o promote at the convenience of the Army

o unable to report to work on time and needs constant supervision. Retention is not advised.

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 resists suggestions for improvement and actively works against the orders of his superiors

o put forward much effort but unable to progress; consider reclassification

o not fit for this type of activity, exhibits a negative attitude and should be disqualified

o has the potential to be an excellent technician but is often careless with...

o cannot work with his peers and is counter-productive

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 despite increasing assistance and training, he continues to have serious difficulty completing assigned tasks, recommend reclassification

o lacks experience and fails to understand the importance of advancement

o unable to adjust to deployment or the diverse demands of a joint environment

o probably the worst performer in our Command

o failed to meet Brigade standards and should not be retained

o demonstrated a lack of skill in some duties, has potential, should double training efforts

o does not comply with regulations and is a threat to the safety of this battery. Recommend discharge at earliest opportunity.

It is very important that the four “Ps” are included in the narrative:

• peer comparison that includes an enumeration
• promotion potential
• potential for schooling
• potential for duty positions

A rater may leave one or more of these four components out, but they risk sending an unintended negative message to a board member.

Examples:

Enumeration “the best Sergeant First Class I senior rate”, “one of the top two Staff Sergeants I have worked with in 18 years…”, “one of the two best Soldiers of the 20 I senior rate”

Promotion “promote NOW”, “must promote below the zone”

Schooling “send to First Sergeants Course”

Command or Duty Position “will be a distinguished Command Sergeant Major”