Question

If a Soldier PCS's and goes TDY for schooling and then takes 60 days of leave and permissive TDY and signs into their new unit and their annual NCOER is due 1 month after signing in, what should be done?

Answer 1

To address the NCOER due shortly after a Soldier signs into a new unit post-PCS, TDY, and leave, the new unit's rating chain should gather input from previous supervisors to accurately evaluate the Soldier's performance and may issue an extended annual NCOER.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a Soldier experiences a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and subsequently engages in Temporary Duty (TDY) for schooling, followed by an extended period of leave including permissive TDY, and then signs into a new unit with an annual NCOER due shortly thereafter, specific actions must be taken to ensure procedural compliance and accurate performance evaluation.

The prompt completion of the Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) is essential. In this case, the rating chain at the Soldier's new unit, in collaboration with the Soldier, must document the performance and potential of the individual, even if the time at the new unit is short. It is imperative to reach out to previous supervisors or individuals in a position to properly evaluate the Soldier's performance during TDY and any other operational duties prior to the leave. The input from these individuals should be considered while drafting the NCOER. If the Soldier has not been at the new unit long enough to be accurately evaluated, the new unit may generate an extended annual NCOER, which covers the period from the last NCOER to the end of the rating period, by including information from the Soldier's previous command or the TDY schooling.