The service member views a performance evaluation as the primary indicator of their performance. Dedicated naval officers have turned many careers around working with enlisted members to improve their performance. Don't hesitate to do this. The evaluation process is ongoing throughout the year. Remember if you keep a DOR on an individual, you must inform the individual and allow them access to the DOR at their request.
Notes can be an excellent reminder of noteworthy accomplishments.
Encourage your junior personnel to keep a record of their own personal accomplishments at work and outside of work during the entire evaluation period. Also include any informal counseling sheets that you may have done to document substandard performance. Effective counseling must be prompt and specific. Call the member into your office and give them an honest appraisal of their performance. Take every opportunity to reinforce positive behavior and correct negative behavior.