What is the best OER/NCOER/award bullet you have seen?

2014-04-28T22:56:10-04:00

What is the best OER/NCOER/award bullet that you have seen?

My favorite NCOER was: Soldier could not lead a pack of ants to a picnic.

My favorite award bullet was: Soldier single-handed won the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.

With Soldiers like these maybe we need to go back to an Army of One!

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 29 at 2014 12:12 AM

2014-04-29T00:12:07-04:00

In my opinion, writing "Soldier could not lead a pack of ants to a picnic" on an evaluation is poor leadership.

Additionally, if the senior rater and review allow this type of evaluation, that is a poor excuse for a rating chain.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2014 6:03 PM

2014-04-29T18:03:54-04:00

Actual bullet for the soldier who played "Santa" at the holiday party

o provided critical MWR support at multiple unit events contributing to the success of unit functions.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Apr 29 at 2014 6:05 PM

2014-04-29T18:05:50-04:00

Best one I ever saw: Soldier's will follow him only out of curiosity.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2014 11:44 PM

2014-05-15T23:44:00-04:00

~ Just shy of being able to walk on water.

~ Incapable of working unsupervised.

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Response by SSG Trevor S. made May 16 at 2014 1:21 AM

2014-05-16T01:21:24-04:00

o retroactively promote to correct the board's mistake of not selecting this NCO for promotion last year

Response by SFC Robert Allen made May 16 at 2014 9:28 AM

2014-05-16T09:28:52-04:00

Senior Rater bullet:

o painfully honest

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2014 9:36 AM

2014-05-16T09:36:03-04:00

Sir if those are the best bullets you have seen on an award or an evaluation then I feel sorry for you!

I know you meant this to be a funny topic, but the sad truth is that across the Army people struggle with well written anything! To even give a leader the slightest idea that something like this would be ok is just compounding the problem. For the Soldiers (E4 and below) that are present here on rally point, this may prove to them that a lot of leaders just don't care about people! We really need to evaluate what we are posting here and think about the effects it may have on the group. We are part of "rally point, the professional military network" not "rally point the military facebook and comedy club."

Rant complete!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2014 1:05 PM

2014-05-16T13:05:27-04:00

I just wrote this senior rater bullet.

o NCO's potential is limited until she can build personal resiliency

yea the above bullet did not go over well with this NCO. But I had full support from my 1SG, the reviewer and other senior NCOs in the section.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2014 1:54 PM

2014-05-16T13:54:47-04:00

One of my favorites: Amn consistently strives to be mediocre and occasionally meets that level; do not retain.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made May 17 at 2014 1:54 AM

2014-05-17T01:54:38-04:00

a couple actual bullet candidates from an NCOER:

o personal heroism earned direct MNCI Commander recognition and visit during combat operations

o found first IED with Napalm in Al Anbar province, while leading a joint, dismounted patrol

o displayed personal courage, complete selfless service and competence while under a major complex attack which resulted in 39 casualties

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made May 17 at 2014 2:00 AM

2014-05-17T02:00:35-04:00

as for bad bullets, sometimes a "velvet hammer" is the bullet that really ends forward progress of those not deserving of promotion:

a senior rater bullet:

o with more time and maturity, this NCO could be a positive contributor to the unit and the mission

o has plenty of untapped potential

recommended next duty position:

o squad member

o repair and utilities assistant (for the one that's not good enough to be the R&U guy)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2014 8:49 PM

2014-05-18T20:49:05-04:00

"The sterling example of the American paratrooper."
NCO said "I won't sign it unless it has that bullet!"

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2014 10:20 PM

2014-05-18T22:20:28-04:00

The actual bullet I used on a NCO receiving a relief for cause NCOER was "There is no real world mission that warrants the retention of this Soldier"

He was kicked out three months later.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2014 10:06 AM

2014-05-19T10:06:53-04:00

Saw this one yesterday in the senior rater comments:

o soldier has already achieved maximum promotion potential.

I think this is my new favorite way of gently saying do not promote.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2014 10:29 AM

2014-05-19T10:29:37-04:00

In a bygone era; five "Success" blocks, no bullets. Once only "Excellence" and "Needs Improvement" required substantiating statements.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2015 9:10 PM

2015-03-27T21:10:49-04:00

o Soldier has hit rock bottom and continues to dig

Response by 1SG Jason Fitzpatrick made May 18 at 2015 10:47 AM

2015-05-18T10:47:22-04:00

Team Success due to subordinate performance.

Refuses to accept responsibility for actions, blames others for shortcomings.

I wrote those by the way.