a.
Rating officials who become aware of information that would have resulted in a higher evaluation of a rated Soldier will notify the rated Soldier of the newly received favorable information and assist the Soldier in his or her efforts to alter or remove the original evaluation report in accordance with the appeal policy stated in chapter 4 and procedures in DA Pam 623–3.
(1)
Rating officials will prepare a memorandum specifying the newly received favorable information precisely; how it was obtained, whether it was factually confirmed, and how it would change the completed evaluation had the information been known in writing the original evaluation report.
(2)
This memorandum will be provided to the rated Soldier for consideration and use should the rated Soldier choose to appeal the evaluation report.
(3)
Addenda and addenda processes will not be used to capture this type of information.
b.
If new favorable information potentially resulting in a higher evaluation is discovered by the Soldier, he or she may appeal the evaluation report based on the new information in accordance with the appeal policy stated in chapter 4 and procedures in DA Pam 623–3.
Rating officials may provide input to support modification of the original report.
This action is considered an appeal.