what is a referred officer evaluation report
1 Why refer an evaluation? â 2 Referringâ an OER is the process of making sure that a rated officer (RO) knows that his/her OER contains derogatory information and that the senior rater (SR) is providing him/her an opportunity to submit comments in return. 3  Those comments are reviewed by the SR(when appropriate).1. How to refer an OER when the RO is unavailable for a face to face referral. Reference AR 623-3 para 3-36. The SR should always try to refer reports to the RO before the Soldier departs due to PCS, retirement, or release from active duty.