This paragraph addresses the use of the “P” rank designation on OERs and NCOERs.
a. DA Form 67–10 series.
(1)
If a rated officer or rating official has been selected for promotion (that is, whose name is on a promotion list) and is in an authorized position for the next higher rank or grade, they will be considered to be serving at the next higher rank or grade when establishing the rating chain.
The designation “P” will be entered after the officer’s current rank on the OER, part I, block c, only if both criteria are met (see DA Pam 623–3).
The rules and requirements for the next higher rank or grade will apply.
The ranks entered on the OER will be as of the “Thru” date of the OER.
Ensure the appropriate DA Form 67–10 series (OER) is used when a rated officer is eligible for use of the “P” identifier in part I, block c.
Evaluation reports generated on an incorrect form due to improper use of the “P” identifier are considered as invalid evaluation reports.
(2)
If a rated officer has been selected for promotion but is not in an authorized position for the next grade, the rules and requirements for the current grade will apply when determining the rating chain.
The designation “P” will not be entered after the officer’s current rank on the OER (see DA Pam 623–3).
(3)
For ARNG officers, the following criteria must be met for authorized use of the “P” rank designation on OERs:
(a)
The officer must be assigned in the higher graded position.
(b)
The officer must have state promotion orders issued.
(c)
The officer must have a packet uploaded into the eTracker of the personnel division system and be accepted/approved for scrolling.
(d)
This applies to all AGR and man-day (M–DAY) ARNG officers.
b. DA Form 2166–9 series.
(1)
If a rated NCO or rating official has been selected for promotion (that is, whose name is on a promotion list) or attendance to USASMA, and is in an authorized position for the next higher rank or grade, they will be considered to be serving at the next higher rank or grade when establishing the rating chain.
The designation “P” will be entered after the NCO’s current rank on the NCOER, part I, block c, only if both criteria are met; that is, promotable/selected for attendance to USASMA and serving in the position for the next higher grade (see DA Pam 623–3).
The rules and requirements for the next higher rank or grade will apply.
The ranks entered on the NCOER will be as of the “Thru” date of the NCOER.
(2)
Ensure the appropriate DA Form 2166–9 series (NCOER) form is used when a rated NCO is eligible for use of the “P” identifier in part I, block c.
For example, when a MSGP is assigned to an authorized position and performing the duties as a SGM, then a DA Form 2166–9–3 NCOER will be used.
Evaluation reports generated on an incorrect form due to improper use of the “P” identifier are considered as invalid evaluation reports.
(3)
For SGTs, regardless of a “P” identifier, DA Form 2166–9–1 will always be used.
(4)
For ARNG NCOs, the “P” identifier in part I, block c, for the rated NCO is not applicable.