Policy and procedures for processing evaluation appeals are in chapter 4.
The Chief, NGB is responsible for screening and forwarding all appeals submitted by ARNG members for periods of ARNG service.
This appendix establishes the responsibilities and procedures associated with the processing of evaluation appeals for ARNG personnel.
It explains that ARNG evaluation appeals are governed by the same overall appeal policies and procedural requirements established for the Army Evaluation Reporting System while also identifying the role of the Chief, NGB in the appeal review and forwarding process.
The appendix applies to appeals involving periods of ARNG service and ensures that evaluation appeals are properly screened, reviewed, and processed through the appropriate administrative channels before submission to the appropriate Army review authority.
The guidance also reinforces the requirement that appeals must comply with the policies, timelines, documentation standards, and procedural requirements established in chapter 4.
Referenced Chapter
Chapter 4 — Evaluation Report Redress Program
Chapter 4 covers the Army’s Evaluation Report Redress Program and establishes the policies, responsibilities, procedures, and requirements for addressing errors, injustices, inaccuracies, and appeals related to evaluation reports.
Section I — Managing the Redress Program
Covers:
- Overview
- Information
- Redress program responsibilities
- Evaluation report correction procedures
- Administrative processing guidance
Section II — Commander’s or Commandant’s Inquiry
Covers:
- Applicability
- Purpose
- Procedure
- Tasks
- Inquiry requirements
- Review responsibilities
- Inquiry processing guidance
- Inquiry timelines
- Responsibilities of commanders and commandants
Section III — Evaluation Appeals
Covers:
- Policies
- Timeliness
- Processing and resolution
- Priorities
- Burden of proof and type of evidence
- Appeals based on substantive inaccuracy
- Army Special Review Board and Army Board for Correction of Military Records
- Preparation
- Submission requirements
- Supporting documentation
- Administrative appeals
- Substantive appeals
- Review authority guidance
- Evaluation appeal processing procedures
- Responsibilities of HQDA and review boards