The number of total ratings is shown on the DA Label. When briefing selection boards on small populations and immature profiles, board members are told to expect COM and to focus on the narrative. No, battalion commanders are essentially a population in and of themselves. However the system allows for up to 49 percent. Manner of performance is not the only selection criteria but is used in conjunction with assignment history and the needs of the Army.
Boards recognize and give credit to select groups.
Officers in select groups already have a strong file, and will remain competitive for promotion and commands. This form will provide a profile history that quickly reveals a senior rater's rating performance. The restart does not become effective until the first day of the month following the request. The signature date on the reports determines whether they are profiled under the old or new profile. If the senior rater properly manages the profile there is no need to restart.