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Competence NCOER Bullet Examples
A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the best of troops.
—John J. Pershing
o sent three Soldiers to five XX courses; amplified mission requirements and enhanced XX analytical capabilities
o possessed versatile XX knowledge and XX expertise; superbly handled two additional duties
o used exceptionally sound judgment and diplomacy when addressing command climate survey with command team
o possesses the ability to make sound decisions with precision and accuracy
o continually improved technical and Cyber skills knowledge, completing over 200 hours of classroom training; enhanced Cyber Mission Team effectiveness by 6%
o provided valuable input for more than ## intelligence reports; aided in identifying intelligence trends and needs throughout the operating environment
o ensured approval of 5628 range and land requests enabling repetitive certifications on various weapons systems and operations training for over 15,000 personnel
o displayed outstanding interpersonal communication skills by developing a rapport with the DOD civilian run range control to achieve a 96% reservation acceptance rate
o flawlessly devised and developed a plan to prep and deploy two UH-60 helicopters and all required equipment to JRTC rotation 15-06 in support of 1/82 BCT
o selected to serve as the PSG on multiple occasions due to his superior abilities and competency resulting in sustained operations and flawless mission continuation
o continually sought after by seniors, peers and subordinates throughout the BN as the sole point of contact for Automated Logistics related issues and systems training
o inducted into both the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and Honorable Order of Saint Barbara for his competence as Leader and Lifetime accomplishments in the ADA
o demonstrates outstanding aptitude for recruiting operations and administrative functions necessary for success as a RRNCO
o tediously monitored Quality System standards by maintaining a 1% zero balance rate, exceeding the TRADOC objective of no more than 10 percent
o continually sought after by seniors, peers and subordinates throughout the BN as the sole point of contact for Automated Logistics related issues and systems training
o embraced leadership roles tenaciously with a primary focus on standards, counseling and MEDPROS; sacrificed family and personal time to resolve Soldier's issues
o earned an Associates Degree in General Studies during this rating period; diligent in pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science with a current GPA of 3.76
o a sufficiently knowledgeable and resourceful Noncommissioned Officer; used all available resources to successfully deliver daily instruction
o received into the Order of Saint Martin by the USAREUR G4 for his cumulative contributions to USAREUR and the 172D Infantry Brigade
o uses valuable time wisely, consistently excels at completing assigned tasks on time to meet critical deadlines
o dedication to duty exemplified in his sacrifice of personal time to unit needs
o effectively executed all missions and goals assigned regardless of difficulty
o blends knowledge with technical confidence resulting in all task completed in a timely manner, with zero delays
o deployed on three hostile fire missions; resutling in no hostile acts to the Combatant Commander
o instrumental in the day to day tracking of company elements, flawlessly relaying critical time sensitive information to the operations section
o selected by the Staff Judge Advocate and Command Paralegal as the command's Coggins Award nominee, an award for excellence for paralegals
o processed over 520 legal actions while deployed to a theater of combat operations with 95 percent accuracy
o used exceptionally sound judgement and diplomacy when addressing legal issues with command teams
o directly responsible for ensuring all battalions deployed with over 30 days of supply of CLVIII to sustain healthcare operations until logistical assets were functional
o improved Battalion supply, maintenance, and financial programs, producing a twenty percent increase in equipment serviceability rates
o technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner; supervised over 200 ranges and qualifications across the brigade
o spearheaded renovations for over twenty B-HUT's with limited time and resources to accommodate living area shortages for brigade personnel in OEF
o successfully established and managed Class IV supplies needed to accomplish repair operations in the BDE LSA foot print at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
o his tactical proficiency was continually sought after by subordinates and superiors; persistently incorporated his former combat experiences to improve unit operations
o repeatedly called upon to work with depot MSE technicians at Tobyhanna Army Depot
o achieved commendable rating as unit security manager on Battalion Command Inspection Program
o made Dean's List with distinction for 4.0 grade average in Bachelor degree program
o directly responsible for the units extremely successful deployment to NTC
o developed training management system which led unit to excellence rating during CI
o continually demonstrates competence and knowledge of a 1SG
o quickly mastered all facets of PACOM's largest distribution element--reduced workload on team
o set the standard within the Brigade for Range certification
o made decisions based upon his and his personnel's experience; always made the right choices for the team as a whole
o outstanding judgment; always gives sound advice and guidance
o first unit NCO to earn I Corps Distinguished Leader by demonstrating outstanding leadership skills
o selected ahead of peers to attend PLDC
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 ARCOM for development of unit MOS library
o awarded TRADOC Certificate of Achievement for First Quarter 03 reenlistment
o completed Signal Leadership Course, Special Forces Operations Course by correspondence during this period
o received commendable rating during annual CIP for Unit Fire Marshall duties
o recognized for outstanding performance during the Follow on Test and Evaluation (FOT&E)
o received award for his part in the first ever MSE deployment to Fort Hood, Texas
o extraordinary initiative; competent and proficient in all duties
o excelled while acting independently and without specific instructions
o his invaluable experience and technical knowledge led to his selection and certification as a CPR instructor
o used initiative and aptitude to tackle and complete complex missions
o ensured a rapid and a professional deployment of individual teams for the area of operations during OIF II
o conducted over 70 aeromedical evacuation missions achieving maximum results while flying over 250 combat hours
o his knowledge and efforts to improve himself and the NCO Corps were key in his being recommended for promotion to Staff Sergeant
o achieves exceptional results in regards to mission accomplishment 100% of the time
o orchestrated the resupply of all expendable items in minimal time which was critical to the success of the unit's deployment to Bosnia
o selected for a special mission at Battalion level over 5 other crewchiefs
o his astute attention to detail and management resulted in his crew maintaining 100% operational readiness rate during Operation Noble Anvil
o revised and implemented the company Field Sanitation Program and SOP converting the inspected area from black to green
o completed 4 college credit hours and 125 correspondence course hours
o expertise and dedication were instrumental in conducting an excellent two week DA-level NBC test
o won the daily Barracks and Maintenance Inspections Award
o expert support resulted in first place victory in USAISC worldwide supply excellence competition
o developed two theater-level order of battle databases; improved deployment success
o conducted the installation support modules project and demonstration for the Army Chief of Staff
o developed an automated review of 7 databases, reviewed over 21,700 QM positions Army wide
o unparalleled ability to multitask and achieve outstanding results
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
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
— John C. Maxwell
o demonstrated tactical competence and in-depth knowledge of the OSUT POI; set the standard in organizing, resourcing, and executing training events during his first cycle
o provided essential knowledge and experience during OEF 09-10
o scored 93 on latest SQT
o scored a perfect score of 1000 points on Tank Table VIII as Tank Commander
o selected above peers for difficult missions
o selected above peers to act as 1SG
o selected ahead of peers to attend PLDC
o selected as assistant platoon sergeant over 11 other NCOs
o selected as Battalion Master Dragon Gunner for two consecutive quarters
o selected as Distinguished Honor Graduate for BNCOC, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
o selected as Guidance Counselor of the Year for CY02
o selected as Platoon Sergeant; a Sergeant First Class position
o selected by scuba Team to train 1st Group Pre-scuba course
o selected for a special mission at Battalion level over 5 other crewchiefs
o selected for evaluation and verification of technical manuals at contractor level
o selected for induction into the Sergeant Morales Club
o selected for outstanding Public Service Award for 2000
o selected for promotion to Sergeant First Class from the secondary zone
o selected from among 80 other NCOs as National Defense Transportation Association NCO of the Year
o selected from among peers to become the Army's first C-20 flight engineer
o selected out of all CMF 67/68 NCOs Army-wide to be the IFLS demonstrator for an international conference
o selected over 22 SFCs to be the Senior Instructor of Jumpmaster Branch
o selected over more senior noncommissioned officers to fill CW2 position
o selected over peers to perform in SSG position
o selected to compete at DA level in the Phillip A. Connelly Competition for small dining facility.
o selected to perform duties as Platoon Sergeant; obtained excellent results
o selected to represent the 3rd Ranger Training Battalion in the Best Ranger Competition
o selected to train the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force during Desert Storm
o self-motivated; committed to excellence
o self-starter; displays a high degree of initiative
o served as the senior medical advisor in support of tactical convoy operations and close quarters combat live fire ranges during OIF 2
o set the standard within the Brigade for Range certification
o sought self-improvement through correspondence courses
o sought self-improvement through correspondence courses while deployed during OIF II
o spearheaded renovations for over twenty B-HUT's with limited time and resources to accommodate living area shortages for brigade personnel in OEF
o spent many hours of self-study to better enhance job skills
o successfully completed 24 semester hours while maintaining a 3.4 GPA
o successfully established and managed Class IV supplies needed to accomplish repair operations in the BDE LSA foot print at Bagram Air
o supervised the processing of 1,000 military police reports with zero errors
o surpassed the Brigade's retention goals by 110%
o tactfully managed problems of leading a task force of over 300 US and Thai soldiers
o task oriented and detail minded; completes assignments to the fullest while staying focused to make
o technical and tactical expertise led to his assignment as the NCOIC of the company-level Quality Control section
o technically and tactically proficient
o technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner; supervised over 200 ranges and qualifications across the brigade
o technically competent NCO; best I've known in my 15 years of service
o total competence in the areas of security and theater specific requirements
o two time Brigade NCO of the Quarter
o unafraid of making decisions despite personal risk
o unique and comprehensive computer skills
o Unparalleled ability to multitask and achieve outstanding results
o used initiative and aptitude to tackle and complete complex missions
o very resourceful and innovative NCO
o Vital asset in the platoon for being knowledgable and persistent
o volunteered for platoon sergeant position and was accepted over several more senior NCOs
o was first to identify AACS as breeding ground for Aedas Aldopictus Mosquito
o won five gold and two silver medals at the division level culinary arts competition
o won highly competitive role model award from Federally Employed Women, Adelphi Chapter
o won Recruiter of the Year FY01
o won Soldier of the Year, Ft Lewis, Washington
o won the daily Barracks and Maintenance Inspections Award
o won the Fort Sheridan land navigation course competition
o won Third Region Soldier of the Year Competition
o wrote and implemented NCODP SOP which is now USAMA model program
o wrote Directed Energy Warfare training pamphlet displaying excellent staff skills
o wrote the GrantHeard Dictionary, an invaluable reference used in ROTC BNs across the country
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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