a.
There are two types of NCOERs: an undocumented review and a documented review.
Every NCOER should receive an undocumented review by the 1SG, SGM, or CSM to ensure accountability of Soldiers’ NCOERs and to oversee the performance of junior NCOs.
This is in addition to reviews required by designated supplementary reviewer in accordance with paragraph 2–15, and the below, as applicable.
b.
For documented reviews, the supplementary reviewer will—
(1)
Ensure that the proper rater and senior rater complete the report.
(2)
Examine the evaluations rendered by the rater and senior rater to ensure they are clear, consistent, and just in accordance with known facts.
Special care will be taken to ensure the specific bullet comments and/or narrative comments support appropriate “Far Exceeded Standard,” “Exceeded Standard,” “Met Standard,” and “Did Not Meet Standard” ratings in part IV of the NCOER (see DA Pam 623–3 for definitions).
c.
If the supplementary reviewer determines the NCOER is sufficient as prepared and is in accordance with this regulation, the supplementary reviewer will indicate a “No” in response to Comments Enclosed in part II, block c4.
d.
If the supplementary reviewer determines the NCOER is not in accordance with this regulation and comments are necessary, the supplementary reviewer will indicate a “Yes” in response to Comments Enclosed in part II, block c4, and add an enclosure to the NCOER not to exceed one page, as illustrated in figure 2–1.
The enclosed memorandum will comment on the accuracy and/or clarity of the completed NCOER in accordance with this regulation.
Comments will not include evaluative statements about the rated NCO or statements that amplify, paraphrase, or endorse comments and/or ratings of the rating chain members.
For specific instructions, see DA Pam 623–3.
e.
The reviewer may not direct that the rater and/or senior rater change an evaluation that is accurate and made in good faith.
f.
In cases where neither the rater nor the senior rater is an NCO, the supplementary reviewer will get additional informal input from the senior NCO subordinate to the reviewer.
g.
The reviewer will complete and authenticate the NCOER in accordance with DA Pam 623–3.
h.
Following completion of the review, the senior rater will forward the NCOER with required attachments (if any) to the appropriate HQDA component (see app F).