Denied an extended annual NCOER; how would you handle it?

2015-02-03T02:26:40-05:00

I have an NCO who qualified for an extended annual NCOER but even after pulling out the Regs we were forced into writing an annual NCOER for him. That left him with only 9 months of rated time. The kicker is not the rated/unrated time. It is that the very same situation is happening again with another NCO and they are granting him the extended annual. I asked one of the parties why this happened and basically got a shoulder shrug saying they know I was right. Should that NCO utilize the open door policy and go right to the source or just 'shrug it off'? The NCOER was very strong but its upsetting to him and me because it feels like we were treated unfairly when there is a regulation backing us with the right way to do things.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2015 4:04 AM

2015-02-03T04:04:52-05:00

Without all the details surrounding the evaluation my advice would be to talk to your S-1 NCOIC and have them talk to the CSM concerning the situation. The CSM should be all over this, he/she should be looking at all NCOERs before they are signed. If all else fails you can always use the appeals process, unfortunately you could end up with nonrated time for the the entire rating period going that route.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2015 7:41 AM

2015-02-03T07:41:19-05:00

Without knowing the full story the main two questions I have are:
1. Who forced you to write an annual vs an extended annual?
2. Did it hurt the said NCO?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2016 1:02 AM

2016-06-15T01:02:25-04:00

Unfortunately I have had little success undoing what has already been done without causing a big stir, people do not like to revisit an issue once they feel that it has been put to bed. My experience with NCOER's and encountering problem such as this is that either you gain advocates for doing what's right or you get the cold should as you have already experienced. Personally I would opt for what is right and just but know when to say you have done all that you can do without angering people with your tenacity. Best of Luck

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2016 2:04 PM

2016-06-15T14:04:53-04:00

First, find out why. Then make sure it is a reason that is in accordance with the regulation.