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184 0 obj <>stream The guides explain the rules for comments, narratives and bullets found in AR and DA PAM 623-3 (to include prohibited and negative comments/bullets), and gives examples of narrative comments. He was previously a Wayne A. But having experienced earlier iterations of the processes introduced through several decades I always retain reservations about possible negatives along with the positives. ._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} If they write department OIC instead of command, only the AMEDD half of the board know that's a good thing. DA FORM 918B. Serving in the Army is a great opportunity, but it represents a short time in our lives. Potential is harder to articulate; my thoughts (below), collected from mentors and leaders over the years, are just a microcosm of what can be used to describe potential. I agree, and it is a field grade plate. | Army Organic Industrial Base Modernization Implementation Plan, Army Civil Works announces publication of a formal review for Nationwide Permit 12, October 2017 Nominative Sergeants Major Assignments. endstream endobj 183 0 obj <>/Size 171/Type/XRef>>stream DA FORM 977. If it's a toss-up, you must tip the scale one way of the other. While failure to comment on one or more of The Army rolled out a new support form. Hope that helps. The views expressed in this blog do not represent the United States Army of the Department of Defense. I am curious about the overall weighting of BCAP to OERs. However, achieves results is only one of six Leadership Requirements in Army doctrine, so orienting evaluations on only one dimension often marginalizes the remaining five. A great broadening assignment and completion of ILE does not. endstream endobj 172 0 obj <>/Outlines 6 0 R/Metadata 22 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/Pages 21 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/OCProperties<>/OCGs[173 0 R]>>/StructTreeRoot 24 0 R/Type/Catalog/LastModified(D:20080407013053)/PageLabels 19 0 R>> endobj 173 0 obj <. What are the best practices for VA Benefits? Extends Influence beyond the Chain of Command . Secondly, a major must actively establish a reputation as a field-grade officer and pursue KD opportunities immediately. Additionally, senior raters can only comment on officers under their . Official websites use .mil For broadening I put down Safety Officer, IP, and Maintenance Officer. 947 0 obj <>stream Your email address will not be published. Here is a link to my Senior Rater Evaluation Philosophy. Currently there are two cycles: the 01 cycle, which runs from Oct. 1 through March 31, and the 02 cycle, which runs from April 1 through Sept. 30. The candidate did not have any role in selecting who would provide commentary, so there was no survey packing. Each candidate also answered a similar survey about themselves. Bureaucrats Gambit: Why is Dmitry Rogozin Sending Russian Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to Ukraineand Does it Matter? Organizational leaders must understand that the assignments process essentially starts at the unit level. Officers rated in the top third of their peers represent the best in the field, and these officers will have the opportunity to serve in joint assignments, as general officer aides, or in other nominative assignments reserved for the very best. Once you evaluate the officer based on performance records and facts, you will decide whether he excels or falls short. Approximately 16 blocks listing various officer responsibilities dominate the form. An evaluation philosophy accomplishes three goals. At the conclusion of your Army career, your family is going to remain the most important aspect of your life. I caution you to avoid confusing military education/qualifications with future broadening assignments. I wouldnt consider the items you listed as broadening. Top third officers are on track for promotion and will compete extremely well for battalion command. <]>> Writing an OER support form. The enormity of this responsibility cannot be overstated, few leadership decisions carry that much weight. Medical support, educational interests, or exploration opportunities are all worth consideration. The OER process is an evolving one and will eventually change to focus more on what's written as opposed to what's checked. Happens frequently in the TPU. Majors should approach future career goals logically and sequentially. For example if the person is a maintenance officer or wants to be I might put company mtp, BAMO, state maintenance officer, etc. Talent management must be viewed holistically. Additionally, senior raters can only comment on officers under their command, making it very difficult to assess how officers from different units, rated by different commanders, compare to one another. Assessment of past performance through the lens provided by OERs makes up the greatest share of the formula that calculates a candidates overall position on the battalion command order-of-merit list. Yes, I agree there should be an "even playing field" and that starts with knowing what the standards are and are not. What's outrageous is that we are still outraged and we pretend it shouldn't happen. Timing of the MER submission is critical, and G-1s are ultimately responsible for submitting it to HRC. Family considerations should carry enormous weight during the assignments process. From our in-brief, we were told that the Army is seeking to transform itself from a force meant to dominate in the Industrial Age into one agile enough to win in the Information Age. Whether the senior rater writes well is independent of the rated officers true quality, performance, or potential. Third, it provides an underlying logic or set of business rules. For more details visit, 04-PUB NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGNERS (NOFORN), A APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION IS UNLIMITED, ADRP - Army Doctrine References Publications, ATTP - Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, FY Publication Status Report (CAC required for access), Publishing Resources (CAC required for access), PC/PCO/FMO/EPCO Directory (CAC required for access), usarmy.pentagon.hqda-apd.mbx.customer-service@army.mil, Search Army publications and forms by Number, Title, or Record Detail. LTC Chris Budihas shared his online some time ago and I used his document as a template. To ensure an accurate measurement of performance, it's important to provide initial and ongoing counseling. Can we say the same of APFT scores? It's a pain in the ass, and nobody reads them, but you have to do them. After a chat about his last OER he put way more work into this one, however I'm at a loss for what I should put as his possible assignments. SUPERSEDED DA FORM 67-10-2, 11/01/2015. After taking part in the program and reflecting on the experience since its completion, I have reached two conclusions. @keyframes ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq{--sizePx:0;font-size:4px;position:relative;text-indent:-9999em;border-radius:50%;border:4px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-bodyTextAlpha20);border-left-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);transform:translateZ(0);animation:ibDwUVR1CAykturOgqOS5 1.1s linear infinite}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq,._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{width:var(--sizePx);height:var(--sizePx)}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq:after{border-radius:50%}._3LwT7hgGcSjmJ7ng7drAuq._2qr28EeyPvBWAsPKl-KuWN{margin:0 auto} ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} If you're a Major, you must have Dress Mess. Defining what distinguishes top block performance and potential is important as well. Then you will have room to make personal comments about your observations, as explained on the Army Study Guide website. 0000002906 00000 n Assignment officers typically serve on the desk for two years or four assignment cycles. As an example, some senior raters may say only a 300 APFT score is worthy of a Most Qualified rating. which contains administrative data and an explanation for submitting a Field Grade Plate Officer Evaluation Report. Comments on the OER are typically in paragraph form rather than bullet points like the NCOER. nature (e.g. Efforts to upgrade cyber and networking capabilities are the types of initiatives that seem to capture the most attention, and while those are important, so are things like talent management. 0 937 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<4D09B24052376846B6A9FD8FD1BBC695>]/Index[929 19]/Info 928 0 R/Length 59/Prev 984779/Root 930 0 R/Size 948/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Often officers place a high priority on joint assignments; however, there are risks associated with receiving jobs for which only "the best" are assigned. You could also talk your BC or other officers who have written OERS in the past and they usually have examples too. Twenty-one and three-quarters laps on an elevated track around an indoor gym was miserable for the two-mile run, but everyone ran the same course with the same HVAC system causing the same dry cough. It only had to determine if a candidate exhibited characteristics that convinced a majority of the panel members that he or she was not ready to command a battalion. In most cases, one OER can separate officers in the top third from those in the middle third. Is the standard to "lock out your elbows" or "raise your entire body until your arms are fully extended"? Each officer has a specific YMAV or DEROS that identifies when they are eligible to move. Question of interest. HRC account managers are responsible for representing their assigned units' requirements. It takes time to evaluate/assess and the process exists. 3. Overall, the quality that most clearly characterized all of the events and the way the BCAP was conducted was consistency. By Lt. Col. Charles L. MontgomeryJune 19, 2018. However, there was player data available that had a direct tie-in to achieving more wins: on-base percentages. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense. They briefly scan the AR 623-3 form and supporting DA form 67-10-1a and look for what stands out. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} For Senior Rater an MQ is a major discriminator and separates officers. %PDF-1.4 % ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} For the most part, an officer's immediate advocates should be from his or her current chain of command. thank you Sir!! The following article will be an introduction to the Battalion intelligence section. 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Lt. Col. Charles L. Montgomery is the commander of the 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, at Fort Bliss, Texas. If the MOS of the contribution is not listed, those inputs will end up in the non-specific list at the bottom of this page. For now, participating in the BCAP is the best way to help the Army find the answer. @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} Talent management encompasses multiple data points so that leaders can make the most informed organizational decisions. It puts leaders at risk of chasing the red dots or becoming too focused on Achieves. The human element still plays the biggest role in deciding if and where an officer will command a battalion. 0000000821 00000 n If you don't, the wrong leaders might rise to power. Required fields are marked *. It is recommended that senior raters address the following elements in . The SM should have provided information on his/her OER support form that allows the senior rater to recommend broadening assignments based on future potential. 0000000999 00000 n Talent management affects all officers regardless of their current performance. 45-https://armypubs.army.mil The MSAF programs was eliminated June 08. All validated requisitions are important, and someone will fill the requirement. If itis a unit average of a certain score, but the leader pushes the unit too hard and too fast to achieve that goal, resulting in injured Soldiers, who is really at fault? prior to the BCAP event, organizers solicited feedback from subordinates and peers on each candidate. If we are honest with ourselves, something as simple as enforcing a single standard on push-ups at a unit is challenging for a variety of reasons. To me the rater and senior rater are there to make sure the self evaluation stays honest. However, officers must understand that not all advice is relevant. Matthew Marcellus, US Army, I would like to think Lt. Col. Vincent Enriquez for a very in depth look into BCAP. Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization (ADP 6-22). In my experience, Army officers are notoriously bad at counseling. One of the simplest, and often overlooked, rater responsibilities is articulating to the rated officers what is the definition of success. What Disqualifies You From the Navy Seals? Being promoted to lieutenant colonel is definitely indicative of a successful career. That leader or the one who set the objective? He previously commanded the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment BLACKHAWKS! and is currently the Combined Arms Battalion Senior Trainer (Panther Team) and Deputy Commander for Operations Group at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA. The current field-grade officer evaluation report (OER) doesnt even have a specific spot for raters or senior raters to convey their assessments of a rated officers intelligence; for now such an assessment can only be inferred from a senior raters comments. That unit performance data in combination with what was gathered from the BCAP would help to objectively identify the constitution of a good commander. Stephen R. Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" highlights a principle that is one of the most underrated by field-grade officers. hbbd``b`1@D\HZ$201210Cg For example, you will be asked whether the officer "possesses desire, will, initiative, and discipline," and you will only be given a choice between yes or no. Regardless if your AOC takes command, half of our board is not medical. Thats exactly what the BCAP represents. This is a immutable fact of our reality and translates to some dysfunction over time, for example, a previous iteration of a version of such selection introduced in the late 1980s euphemistically referred to as the "Youth Leadership" initiative arguably had some downsides over the following years on the effect of the leaders who emerged from this process after its introduction. Our mission there wasnt to get selected for a battalion command; it was: to help the Army find the best possible battalion commanders. Those would be operational assignments. Middle third officers are on track for promotion but will not compete as well for battalion command. During my time at HRC, I learned many things about field-grade officer career progression that I want to share. xb```b``a`a``a@ r400`Ps iS7XQds00%00 EX4gi,7mN9l^p2jP12f -` v-20zB\,pG30@d ` % The Military Is Not the Nations Emergency Room Doctor. Senior leader involvement in the talent management process encourages officers to build a solid reach-back. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} Press J to jump to the feed. The BCAP did something truly unique for an organization as large as the Army: it made a supreme effort to use the same yardstick for everyone. #3) Be descriptive, both qualitatively and quantitatively, so the support form writes . Your narrative is important, and developing a proper network will aid in transmitting your goals and desires. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Image credit:Pvt. For example, assuming there is nothing unusually good or bad to say about an officer, what have you put down for Character and Presence? Hopefully I did not add any confusion. Modernizing our Army for the Information Age is no small task. As a descriptive document, the evaluation philosophy is intended to help subordinates understand what is expected of them and what they should expect from you. Middle third officers may have a chance for joint opportunities and some nominative opportunities. Three different forms will reflect the division of the officer rank structure: captains and below; field grade officers and the higher chief warrant officers; and colonels and brigadier generals. Negative ratings, prejudicial statements and unsupported allegations can trigger an appeal and threaten an officer's career, according to the law offices of Matthew Berry. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Many of my peers find themselves questioning if their efforts over the last 1618 years still mean anything. Downing Scholar. xbbd`b``3n0 Fi The stakes are high for officers in consideration; many of them feel that selection for battalion command is the defining achievement of a career as an Army officer. It might sound clich to make this comparison, but this transformation is like Moneyball for the Army. 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