After taking part in the program and reflecting on the experience since its completion, I have reached two conclusions. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} Other than collective assumptions about desirable characteristics in a commander, we dont know for sure which have a causal relationship with mission success or to what degree. Broadening assignments are something outside the realm of a typical career path. Once you evaluate the officer based on performance records and facts, you will decide whether he excels or falls short. As always, some positives mixed with negatives resulted.but on whole what was the long term effect on say level of toxic leadership or on numbers of highly effective leaders that built truly effective mission capable teams at every level of command? An evaluation philosophy articulates the link between a senior raters leader development strategy and the evaluation as recorded output. (See figure 1.) Not only are they influencing the career of a subordinate leader, but more importantly, evaluations are a vote for who will be future Army leaders. It assesses an officer's work ethic, mentorship ability, physical fitness level, job. The important thing is that the Army is bringing in data analysis where previously there was none. %%EOF PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE (Rated Officer) Attachments Menu . Medical support, educational interests, or exploration opportunities are all worth consideration. It puts leaders at risk of chasing the red dots or becoming too focused on Achieves. Press J to jump to the feed. KD opportunities may affect what type of battalion an officer will command; however, the key to success is to perform well regardless of the position. The SM should have provided information on his/her OER support form that allows the senior rater to recommend broadening assignments based on future potential. All validated requisitions are important, and someone will fill the requirement. Each of us who participated in BCAP have provided significantly more data to the Army in order to deem us either ready or not ready for battalion command. The number one rule is that as your performance changes, so should your future goals. Serving in the Army is a great opportunity, but it represents a short time in our lives. Seeing it here, though, felt important. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} The Modern War Institute does not screen articles to fit a particular editorial agenda, nor endorse or advocate material that is published. Thanks for a great rundown and a mature look at this important process. Basically future Brigade CDRs not understanding that the ONLY reason you and fellow officers were even at BCAP was because leaders (BN but more BDE Commanders) chose you to be there through there evaluation. Officers projecting five-to-10 years into the future tend to lose sight of the criticality of their current performance, which jeopardizes growth potential. Going back to the Moneyball example, its not as clear cut as they get on base. We are still just analyzing the BCAP data and rank ordering candidates using the Armys assumptions about what makes a good commander. Assignment officers need time to work on special circumstances that require external coordination, such as by-name requests, nominations, and accommodations for enrollees in the Exceptional Family Member Program, and Married Army Couples Program. Raters and SRs should do their work. Assuming that you are the rater and not senior rater keep in mind that you are charged with only rating the officers performance during the last rated period. The BCAP is one of the first cornerstones laid in a broader modernization strategy to accomplish that mission. Overall, the quality that most clearly characterized all of the events and the way the BCAP was conducted was consistency. Having a clear understanding of your left and right parameters will ease tensions during the transition process. Being promoted to lieutenant colonel is definitely indicative of a successful career. 9301 Chapek Road., Bldg.1458 Assignment officers typically serve on the desk for two years or four assignment cycles. 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As an example, some senior raters may say only a 300 APFT score is worthy of a Most Qualified rating. If it's a toss-up, you must tip the scale one way of the other. Character NCOER Bullet Comments. What we do is often not as important as how we do it. If we are honest with ourselves, something as simple as enforcing a single standard on push-ups at a unit is challenging for a variety of reasons. From an assignments perspective, the goal is to match the right skills and experiences to the right position. This format helps selection committee members quickly separate stronger candidates from weaker ones. If you don't, the wrong leaders might rise to power. Writing an OER support form. This allowed the evaluation team to assess emotional intelligence and perception of potential candidates. This group of officers is targeted for areas that allow more opportunities to strengthen their files. Officers rated in the top third of their peers represent the best in the field, and these officers will have the opportunity to serve in joint assignments, as general officer aides, or in other nominative assignments reserved for the very best. -Addressing the lack of a rated officer's signature on the OER. MILPER MSG 18-181 released to explain updated procedures due to issuance of Army Directive 2018-07-8. Congrats on the selection and good luck wherever you command! Then you will have room to make personal comments about your observations, as explained on the Army Study Guide website. nature (e.g. Covey's third principle, which he calls "put first things first," helps leaders to discern urgency from importance. Lt. Col. Charles L. Montgomery is the commander of the 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, at Fort Bliss, Texas. No one should ever feel surprised, pleasantly or otherwise, when they receive their evaluation. 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But having experienced earlier iterations of the processes introduced through several decades I always retain reservations about possible negatives along with the positives. Modernizing our Army for the Information Age is no small task. AR 623-3 provides some guidance in writing the OER, but an effective rater will have, or will learn, some advanced knowledge of writing. Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 This system allows officers the opportunity to market themselves by adding skills and experience that may enhance the gaining units' mission accomplishment. The nomination process begins with notifying the brigade commander and the selected officer about a nominative assignment. 0000000016 00000 n The U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report, or OER, measures an officer's ability to lead by example. The new Army OER form requires bullet comments for the following sections: - Character - Presence - Intellect - Leads - Develops - Achieves Some of these are more obvious than others, but some are not so much. Secondly, a major must actively establish a reputation as a field-grade officer and pursue KD opportunities immediately. %%EOF For example, you will be asked whether the officer "possesses desire, will, initiative, and discipline," and you will only be given a choice between yes or no. 0000000576 00000 n For more details visit, 04-PUB NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGNERS (NOFORN), A APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION IS UNLIMITED, ADRP - Army Doctrine References Publications, ATTP - Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, FY Publication Status Report (CAC required for access), Publishing Resources (CAC required for access), PC/PCO/FMO/EPCO Directory (CAC required for access), usarmy.pentagon.hqda-apd.mbx.customer-service@army.mil, Search Army publications and forms by Number, Title, or Record Detail. This approach should include preparing for promotion to lieutenant colonel, competing for the centralized selection list, and commanding a battalion, if desired. Washington DC 20310-0107, FIELD GRADE PLATE (O4 - O5; CW3 - CW5) OFFICER EVALUATION REPORT, (This form may require download to view. The submission of a detailed MER is critical to enabling HRC to select the right officers for specific organizational requirements. Those would be operational assignments. thank you Sir!! Vincent, thanks for writing this. Senior leader involvement in the talent management process encourages officers to build a solid reach-back. Field Grade officers wearing the Army Service Uniform at a ball look like rookies. Networking at the field-grade level is integral to continuing career progression. 2018 with issuance of Army Directive 2018-07-8. It takes time to evaluate/assess and the process exists. Making the alternate list is an accomplishment in itself because there is still a chance to receive a command based on declinations, deferments, or other actions that may require a change in leadership. Every officer possesses certain talents that benefit the organization. As part of the psychological/ leader profile a 360 assessment was done on each candidate. For now, participating in the BCAP is the best way to help the Army find the answer. The same applies to outstanding performance. The assessment was done in the same room of the same building with the same examiners on the same scale at the same time of day for everyone. The senior rater comments are for the board, not the rated officer. Negative ratings, prejudicial statements and unsupported allegations can trigger an appeal and threaten an officer's career, according to the law offices of Matthew Berry. Communicate with your assignment officer routinely, especially if you are in the cycle to move. You could also talk your BC or other officers who have written OERS in the past and they usually have examples too. I come from a background in Army Special Forces and have undergone similar testing before. If a leader can score a 300, but his subordinates cannot, is that the potential we are seeking? As a descriptive document, the evaluation philosophy is intended to help subordinates understand what is expected of them and what they should expect from you. For instance, if the officer is very fit, you can state, "Captain Doe achieved a score of 345 on his latest PT test," instead of saying, "Captain Doe is in good shape." The range of surveys solicited allowed assessors to eliminate significant outliers for any individuals with an ax to grind. The style in which this APFT was administered created a basis for fair comparison between candidates. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Open communication will enhance the process immensely. Moreover, leadership is not just about achieving results. Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-3, Officer Professional Development and Career Management, states that the length of a KD position should range from 12 months to 24 months. If the MOS of the contribution is not listed, those inputs will end up in the non-specific list at the bottom of this page. However, there was player data available that had a direct tie-in to achieving more wins: on-base percentages. As another example, saying "Captain Doe recovered $500,000 of missing equipment swiftly by utilizing a new tracking system" is better than, "Captain Doe is responsible for high-dollar equipment." Push-ups and sit-ups were graded by the same graders, using the same strict Army standard. Additionally, senior raters can only comment on officers under their command, making it very difficult to assess how officers from different units, rated by different commanders, compare to one another. Maybe its a friend or a superior taking the test. of all officers, the best among a select grade or group, promote below the zone). You must justify through detail why you think an officer deserves an outstanding rating. Take the time to define your evaluation philosophy, counsel your subordinates on what it means, and continue to follow-up with the rated individual. All the data were collected the same way, for each and every officer under consideration. This data enables an apples-to-apples comparison of officers raw cognitive ability, instead of relying primarily on rater and senior-rater assessments, which have no formal reporting mechanism. Beginning to collect data had to happen. Stephen R. Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" highlights a principle that is one of the most underrated by field-grade officers. prior to the BCAP event, organizers solicited feedback from subordinates and peers on each candidate. The human element still plays the biggest role in deciding if and where an officer will command a battalion. But an evaluation is the summation of a complete leader development program that should be tailored to each rated officer. You must decide the officer's performance and make gray areas black or white. If you marked "no" in a box, you have to explain in detail why. A senior rater evaluation philosophy is not intended to be distributed by email or simply posted in the unit area. Essentially, this is an algorithm, and step one must be accomplished before step two is initiated. Take, for example, our height and weight measurementsone of the first assessments to ensure we met Army standards for body composition. It covers the rating chain and time frames for submitting OERs and also explains the difference between rater, intermediate rater and senior rater. After some reflection, I realized my peers and I shouldnt overthink how to maximize our personal performance at the BCAP. Evaluations are the only thing more contentious than deployment awards. However, we were told that the blind interview had two specific objectives: (1) to determine if an officer was ready for command; and (2) to assess the verbal communication skills of the officer. The new Army OER form requires bullet comments for the following sections: First and foremost, I have one thing to say: ADRP 6-22 (. Twenty-one and three-quarters laps on an elevated track around an indoor gym was miserable for the two-mile run, but everyone ran the same course with the same HVAC system causing the same dry cough. The Special Forces Regiment will keep rolling along, even if I do not come back to command. The final event of the BCAP has perhaps received the most attention due to its novel use of a blind panel. I caution you to avoid confusing military education/qualifications with future broadening assignments. This can be hard because you have limited space, so focus on the facts. Performance does not always equal potential either, yet we often forget that. After that comments matter. Accepting that data-driven decisions have a role in our modern Army is a step in the right direction. 171 0 obj <> endobj top 1%, 3%, 5%, etc. The Army must incorporate Information-Age capabilities such as data-driven decision making into the talent-management process. rater comments on the Officer Evaluation Report. Second, it articulates what is important. Not all officers are interested in being nominated for special assignments; this desire must be communicated to the assignment officer in order to avoid potential friction. Thank You. 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HRC will continue to move personnel in predefined cycles, and senior leaders must not shy away from being involved in the process early. DA Form 67-10 series OERs have been modified to now reflect the removal of MSAF data entry requirements. Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization (ADP 6-22). Therefore, an account manager's concern is filling "spaces.". Sure, many of my peers wished it hadnt started with us, but I think all of us know that were part of the Army team, and someone had to execute the task of getting assessed. Brush up on AR 623-3, or even better, take your S1 out to lunch and pick their brain! For the most part, an officer's immediate advocates should be from his or her current chain of command. If you're evaluating a stellar officer, your job is easy, because most or all of the answers will be "yes." Secure .mil websites use HTTPS Senior reviewers take quick, decisive action when selecting junior officers for promotion. Put first things first, and place your efforts on the immediate next step of getting promoted to lieutenant colonel. A talk on the front slope of a tank or while supervising a training event can be just as powerful. Matthew Marcellus, US Army, I would like to think Lt. Col. Vincent Enriquez for a very in depth look into BCAP. Taking a hard look at myself, I do strongly desire to return to command a Special Forces battalion, but I know most of the other officers also in consideration and they are all superb. Frankly, I finished with one of the worst PT scores I have had in the last decadebut I was confident everyone else had a similar experience. Everyone notices. startxref 0000002906 00000 n He previously commanded the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment BLACKHAWKS! and is currently the Combined Arms Battalion Senior Trainer (Panther Team) and Deputy Commander for Operations Group at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA. What Disqualifies You From the Navy Seals? Ensuring family peace is an enduring priority. Additionally, senior raters can only comment on officers under their . Every officer matters to the continued success of our organization. It assesses an officer's work ethic, mentorship ability, physical fitness level, job competencies and character. With the institution of the BCAP, the rules for reaching that goal seem to have changed suddenly, frustrating and angering many of those invested in the current system. It is difficult for the raters to keep track of everyones details over a rated period with minimal input from that officer. It only had to determine if a candidate exhibited characteristics that convinced a majority of the panel members that he or she was not ready to command a battalion. Instead of an OER tunnel vision process. I would respond with, Why? How does the decision to set that objective affect the organizations overall effectiveness, health, and safety? 184 0 obj <>stream Those are things that a CW3 PC should be doing. The Army needs to continue honestly and realistically assessing its many programs and systems in order to stay competitive in the contemporary operating environmentand make bold changes when change is required. Nominative assignments are continual and do not necessarily align with a specific cycle. BLUF if you put minimal work into your support form you can expect minimal work put into your OER. Or exploration opportunities are all worth consideration effectiveness, health, and place your efforts on the selection good... 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