Who fills out and submits the NCOER for a SGT?

The Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) is a critical tool used to assess the performance and potential of NCOs within the Army. The responsibility for filling out and submitting the NCOER typically falls to the Rater, who is the immediate supervisor of the soldier being evaluated.

The Rater is responsible for providing an accurate and honest account of the soldier's performance during the evaluation period. This includes assessing various competencies and attributes that reflect the soldier's contributions to the unit and their professional growth. The input from the Rater is essential as it reflects observations, interactions, and overall assessment of the SGT's performance in the role.

While the other parties involved in the NCOER process, such as the Senior Rater and Unit Commander, play significant roles—reviewing and adding their assessments—they do not have the same primary responsibility as the Rater for creating and submitting the initial report. The SGT being evaluated does not fill it out themselves, as this would create potential bias and conflict of interest in the evaluation process.