In addition to NCOERs, would it be beneficial to have a rating option where subordinates can give honest feedback about their leaders?

SSG(P) Loris Metzinger — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 06:32:46 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2017 6:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 06:54:29 -0400

Good suggestion, however, I'm not sure many of us would want to hear their honest feedback. haha

Response by SFC Stephen King made Oct 21 at 2017 8:17 AM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 08:17:15 -0400

Truly a great question. If used correctly counseling is a two way communication. That being said the Leader will need to allow the person to speak thus giving perspective to the aforementioned leader.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2017 12:56 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:56:42 -0400

MSAF360?

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Oct 21 at 2017 1:26 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 13:26:11 -0400

Honestly, I am not big fan on feedback from them as means of rating. We would end up playing a system of favoritism with our troops to get a good rating. Sometimes you have to get hard on people. If you give Jones a counseling statement for being late, he slips you the knife on your rating?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2017 5:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 17:45:46 -0400

It is not necessary if the leader is building trust within the team and ranks. Communication goes two ways the good, the bad and ugly.

A tool I use to keep myself in check is asking my soldiers to rate or give me feedback on what I can improve. Also, I explain to them that candid and professional feedback is respectable and it create awareness. Good leaders will listen, it doesn't mean they will change how they do bussiness overnight, but they will be aware on how they go about their business.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2017 12:50 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:50:07 -0400

I wish it was possible.

Response by SFC Peter Balfe made Oct 22 at 2017 11:20 AM

SFC Peter Balfe — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:20:57 -0400

To what end?