PAM 623-3 — Evaluation Reporting System
PAM 623-3 governs procedures for completing and submitting Army officer, NCO, and academic evaluation reports and associated support forms.
- Publication number: PAM 623-3
- Title: EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEM
- Date: 02/12/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 623-3 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
PAM 623-3 covers DA Form 67-10 series officer reports, DA Form 2166-9 series NCO reports, and DA Form 1059 series academic reports. It addresses report preparation, counseling, processing, addenda, referrals, and appeals, including electronic submission requirements.
Topics covered
- Officer evaluation reports
- Noncommissioned officer evaluation reports
- Academic evaluation reports
- Evaluation report support forms
- Relief for Cause reports
- Evaluation report addenda
- Evaluation report appeals
- Performance counseling
Questions and answers
Is DA Form 2166-9-1A mandatory for NCOs?
DA Form 2166 9 1A use is mandatory for all NCOs, corporal (CPL) through command sergeant major (CSM); however, no NCOER is prepared for CPLs. (paragraph 3-1)
How often must NCO counseling sessions be conducted?
Counseling sessions will be conducted at least quarterly for RA and AGR NCOs and at least semiannually for ARNG and USAR NCOs performing inactive duty training (IDT). (paragraph 3-1)
How must Army OERs and NCOERs be prepared and submitted?
The Army standard for preparing and submitting OERs and NCOERs is using the wizard application within the EES. OERs and NCOERs are to be created, digitally signed (exceptions exist for manual signatures), and submitted for acceptance and processing at HQDA through the EES. (paragraph 3)
When must OERs and NCOERs arrive at HQDA?
OERs and NCOERs prepared using the wizard application associated within the EES on the current Army Publishing Directorate-approved versions of DA Form 67 10 series OERs or DA Form 2166 9 series NCOERs will be submitted to HQDA to arrive no later than 90 days after the THRU date of the annotated on the report. (paragraph 3)
Can an inaccurate senior rater evaluation be appealed to preserve other ratings?
A senior raters subsequent statement that he or she rendered an inaccurate RETAIN AS COLONEL or lower evaluation of a rated officers potential in order to preserve MULTI STAR POTENTIAL or PROMOTE TO BG ratings for other officers (for example, those in a zone for consideration for promotion, command, or school selection) will not be a basis for an appeal. (paragraph 3)