Final answer:
In accordance with AR 623-3, an incomplete investigation should not be referenced in a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) as it could violate due process and the presumption of innocence. The NCOER should reflect a Soldier's performance and potential based on confirmed conduct, not unconfirmed allegations or ongoing inquiries.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks whether references to an incomplete investigation related to a Soldier will be made in a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) according to Army Regulation 623-3. AR 623-3 defines the evaluation and reporting system for noncommissioned officers within the United States Army.
As outlined by military regulations, information about ongoing or incomplete investigations would typically not be included in an NCOER. Including such references could potentially violate due process rights and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
The NCOER is meant to be an assessment of the Soldier’s performance and potential, based on observed conduct and achievements during the rating period. Unless an investigation has been completed and findings have been officially documented, it would be inappropriate and potentially prejudicial to reference it in an evaluative report like the NCOER.
Furthermore, any evaluation comment that references an incomplete investigation could potentially be challenged and removed, to ensure fairness and uphold the integrity of the evaluation process.