In the Total Army, several hundred-thousand evaluation reports are written and processed each year. Historically, the vast majority of those who render reports discharge this important responsibility with due care and consideration. For a myriad of reasons, however, some rating officials occasionally do not write soldiers' evaluation reports as accurately and objectively as intended by the governing regulation. This OMPF contains all of the soldiers' evaluations. This article will inform the rated soldier on possible recourses when presented with an evaluation he or she feels is incorrect.
General guidance is provided, as well as possible sources of assistance.
Appeals based on administrative errors in these portions, previously verified by the soldier's signature, will be accepted only under the most compelling circumstances. In deciding to appeal, an NCO must consider early on whether he or she can gather sufficient evidence in support of the appeal. A self-authored statement alone does not suffice as evidence of an inaccurate, unjust or administratively flawed report. Therefore, successfully challenging the judgment of rating officials is difficult. The rated NCO has several options to address alleged shortcomings on his or her evaluation.