What do you think a new appraisal process should look like?

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:54:46 -0400

What should we measure and why? How much writing should be required? Who should the rater be? Do we need a senior rater? Do we need a reviewer? Should peer ratings be part of the process? Should we use a "stick man" and rater profiles to know where we fit in the pack?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 11:57 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:57:32 -0400

Practice the KISS Method when applicable. We have made this way to difficult!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2015 11:59 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:59:43 -0400

I think the process needs more steps and the ability to fluff up EPR's and allow the Good Old Boy system to continue.

Actually, Promotions should be based on your performance level and how you rank with your peers.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 3 at 2015 11:59 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:59:44 -0400

The NAvy was toying with the idea of having junior sailors submitting appraisals on their supervisors but I don't think anything happened. Keeping it short and simple is the way to go. These things were out of control and too many variables could contribute to your evaluation.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jun 3 at 2015 12:00 PM

SFC Stephen King — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 12:00:04 -0400

I would like to see narratives which include job description. Clearly my Job is not a MTOE position but it is a necessity. We my team and I take pride in assisting all with their negativity basis. Mental toughness has been a key in all lives since our inception. The fact that I am not in my MOS to help Soldiers and their Family members cope with life is very important to me.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jun 3 at 2015 2:43 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:43:54 -0400

Appraisals suck. Period. I understand what they are, what they are SUPPOSED to do.... bottom line is: 1. for those that are narratives or bullets, LOTS of people win or die based on how well the person/people above them write. For Promote/Do not Promote, depends on what the people above you THINK of you. Look around you.... Tell me that you don't have 90% or higher firewall 5 evaluations? Look at the bullets....almost all the ones I have seen praise up the person....even the unit douche bag. I don't have the right answer. Not even sure there IS a right answer.... but the systems are broken.