NCOER's

AR 623-3

• Rated NCO
• Rater
• Senior Rater
• Reviewer

Rating chain members use the DA Form 2166–8 (NCOER) to provide DA with performance and potential assessmentsof each rated NCO. The DA Form 2166–8 also provides evaluation information to ensure that sound personnelmanagement decisions can be made andthat an NCO’s potential can be fully developed.

There are 7:

• 1. Annual
• 2. Change of Rater
• 3. Relief for Cause
• 4. Complete the Record
• 5. 60 Day Rater Option
• 6. 60 Day Senior Rater Option
• 7. Temporary Duty, Special Duty or Compassionate Reassignment

3 Rated Months

2 months

DA Form 2166-8-1

A rating scheme is the published rating chain of the NCO’s rating officials (rater, senior rater, and reviewer).

• DA 2166-8-1, NCO Counseling Checklist/Record
• DA 2166-8, NCO Evaluation Report.

• PartI. Administrative Data
• PartII. Authentication
• PartIII. Duty Description
• Part IV. Army Values/ NCOResponsibilities
• Part V. Overall Performance andPotential.