Can a Junior Grade Warrant Officer rate another Junior Grade Warrant Officer?

2015-07-24T01:48:40-04:00

I reviewed AR 623–3 and the DA Pam and couldn't find anything saying otherwise. Only found a Senior Rater requirement of O-4 or higher. If it is a common situation of CW2s rating WO1s or other CW2s, is it a bad thing to be evaluated by a peer when it comes to future promotion boards?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2015 2:00 AM

2015-07-24T02:00:52-04:00

I have seen CW2s rate other CW2s when filling in as a Platoon Leader.

Response by SGT David T. made Jul 24 at 2015 8:37 AM

2015-07-24T08:37:57-04:00

I ran into something similar when I had to rate my Squad Leaders when I was a Section Sergeant. All three of us were Sergeants and I had to write the NCOER. I am pretty sure that the rules are about the same because the two evaluation systems mirror each other in many ways.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2015 9:45 AM

2015-07-24T09:45:45-04:00

Hey Kameron, the only rater requirement I am aware of is senior by date of rank. So, yes they can although it's not commonly done. One other small note, junior grades are no more. We are now company grade (W1 and W2), field grade (3s and 4s), and senior field grades (W5s). Just recently saw that in a pub (600-20 I think?) so thought I would share. Hope all is well out in Korea!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2015 9:55 AM

2015-07-24T09:55:07-04:00

Oh, and to answer your question about it being a bad thing, I would say not really. I personally wouldn't prefer it and wouldn't recommend seeking it out, but promotion tends to be based more on the senior rater portion of your OER from what I hear. I will defer to more senior folks than I to answer this from experience but I wouldn't see it as too much cause for concern either way, especially during W1/W2 time.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2015 11:23 AM

2015-08-12T11:23:43-04:00

I would be hesitant to have company grade warrant rate another company grade with the new OER and the regulation changes. Now that Raters have profiles like Sr Raters, these will be more of a factor on promotion boards in the future. Also the regulation changed that your Sr Rater HAS to be your Rater's Rater. Prior to the new OER, it was recommended but not required. If their Rater is not an O4 or above, you may find yourself in a bind when it comes time for your OER to be completed. Talk to your S1 and your leadership about it and bring up your concerns. Most leaders are willing to listen to you. Dig into the AR and show them the requirements for O4 Sr Rater and Rater's Rater as Sr Rater. They may not be aware of it.