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The 7 Types of NCOERs (Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports)

All right, there are seven types of NCOERs. Seven! Couldn’t we have just used one? But no, the Army had to have seven different types.

Let’s talk about them.

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Welcome to the Episode

My name is Aaron French, and today’s episode of Here’s the Drill is all about the seven types of NCOERs.

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Why Understanding NCOERs Matters

NCOERs are crucial for evaluating performance and potential. If you’re an NCO or an officer, knowing how to properly rate someone will determine if you truly understand leadership and evaluation.

📌 It could expose leaders who don’t know what they’re doing.

Now, let’s go through them quickly and clearly.

1. Annual / Extended Annual NCOER

🗓 What It Is:
✔ An Annual NCOER is a one-year performance evaluation.
✔ An Extended Annual NCOER happens when an NCO’s annual evaluation extends past 12 months due to:

  • Schooling
  • TDY (Temporary Duty Assignment)
  • Unforeseen delays

💡 This is one of the most common types of NCOERs.

2. Change of Rater NCOER

🔄 What It Is:
✔ Mandatory when a rated NCO changes supervisors.
✔ Happens due to PCS, platoon changes, or reassignment.
✔ Ensures that the outgoing supervisor completes an evaluation before the NCO moves on.

💡 This, along with the Annual NCOER, is one of the most frequently used reports.

3 & 4: 60-Day Rater Option & 60-Day Senior Rater Option

📅 What It Is:
✔ Applies when an NCO is rated for 60-89 days (not enough for a full annual review).
✔ Two types:

TypeWho Rates It?When Used?
60-Day Rater OptionImmediate SupervisorUsed when the NCO has been under a rater for 60-89 days
60-Day Senior Rater OptionSenior Rater (Above the Immediate Supervisor)Used when the senior rater wants to evaluate the NCO for a short period

💡 The rated NCO has the option to choose between a 60-day report or waiting for an annual review.

5. Temporary Duty (TDY) NCOER

✈ What It Is:
✔ Issued when an NCO is TDY for over 90 days at a different organization.
✔ Ensures the NCO’s performance during TDY is documented.

💡 Simple and straightforward—if you’re attached elsewhere for 90+ days, you get one.

6. Complete the Record NCOER

📜 What It Is:
✔ Used when an NCO is up for an HQDA selection board or a Sergeant Major board.
✔ Also commonly used for NCOs preparing for retirement.

💡 Retirement NCOERs often fall under this category.

7. Relief for Cause NCOER

⚠ What It Is:
✔ Issued when an NCO is removed from duty due to poor performance or misconduct.
✔ Can be triggered by:

  • Poor work performance
  • Unprofessional behavior
  • Failure to meet Army standards

💡 This is NOT the NCOER you want to receive—it usually signals the end of an Army career.

Final Thoughts: Master Your NCOER Knowledge

That’s it—the seven types of NCOERs.

📌 They aren’t complicated, but they are important.
📌 Teach them to your fellow NCOs and officers.
📌 Nobody taught me—I had to learn them myself. Now YOU know.

💡 Now get out there, dominate the day, and use this knowledge to be a better leader.

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