a.
A code 08, “SR-Option” report, may be rendered when a change in senior rater occurs.
The senior rater may direct that an “SR-Option” report be made on any Soldier whom they senior rate when a change in senior rater occurs.
This will apply only if the following conditions are met:
(1)
The senior rater has served in that position for at least 60 calendar days.
In cases where a general officer is serving as both rater and senior rater, the minimum rater requirement will also be 60 days versus the normal 90-day requirement.
The minimum rating requirement for evaluating USAR TPU, DIMA, or drilling IRR Soldiers or ARNG M–DAY Soldiers is 90 days (apps G and H).
(2)
The rater meets the minimum 90-day requirement (120-day requirement for drilling USAR TPU, DIMA, or drilling IRR Soldiers or ARNG M–DAY Soldiers).
(3)
The Soldier has not received an OER or NCOER in the preceding 90 calendar days (120 calendar days for USAR TPU, DIMA, or drilling IRR Soldiers or ARNG Soldiers).
As an exception, if a general officer is serving as both rater and senior rater, the Soldier must not have received an OER or NCOER in the preceding 60 days (90 days for USAR TPU, DIMA, or drilling IRR Soldiers or ARNG M–DAY Soldiers).
b.
As an exception, a mandatory “SR-Option” report will be prepared when an OER or NCOER is due within 60 calendar days (90 days for USAR TPU, DIMA, or drilling IRR Soldiers or ARNG M–DAY Soldiers) after the date the change in senior rater will occur.
The senior rater will submit an “SR-Option” report in such cases to prevent an OER or NCOER being submitted without a senior rater evaluation.
Referenced Paragraphs
Appendix G
Managing U.S. Army Reserve Evaluation Reports.
Appendix H
Managing Army National Guard Evaluations.