The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to NCOERs or AERs. An intermediate rater is only authorized for use by specialty branches (Chaplain Corps, JAGC, and AMEDD) when there is a level of technical supervision between the rater and senior rater, and/or in dual supervisory situations, and/or in unique instances when the rater’s immediate supervisor would be the logical senior rater, but does not meet senior rater eligibility requirements as prescribed within table 2–1. For exceptions, see paragraph 2–6.
a.
Intermediate raters will assess the performance and potential of rated officers using all reasonable means, including the following:
(1)
Personal contact.
(2)
Records and reports.
(3)
The rater’s evaluation of the rated officer given on the OER.
(4)
The information provided by the rated officer on DA Form 67–10–1A.
b.
Intermediate raters will render an objective evaluation of a rated officer’s performance and potential on the OER.
c.
An intermediate rater will not be incorporated within the rating chain as a means to elevate the rating chain (in other words, promote pooling).