How would you recommend writing an evaluation of someone from another branch to use wording that would best reflects their performance?

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:27:58 -0500

I was assigned to the J-3 for a CJTF and was required to contribute to USN/USMC "FITREPS, Chief EVALS" etc. usually for E-6, 7, 8's. I consulted with that service's Sr NCO's for wording that would genuinely reflect the service member's performance in my view. As an Army E-9, I was familiar with our bullet point lingo that would reflect their actual end of cycle or tour performance. Has anyone experienced language in their NCOER/FITREP's that was outside of their scope or didn't make sense to their report?

Response by COL John McClellan made Jan 25 at 2022 9:59 AM

COL John McClellan — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:59:30 -0500

Certainly, talking to that services senior NCO in a joint environment was a good idea SGM! Perhaps also check-in with J1 Evaluations Branch on "how to" for your CJTF.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2022 1:00 PM

SP5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:37 -0500

SGM Private RallyPoint Member Having written evals for employees from other areas of my discipline, I found that direct sentence structure which addressed the "what", "how", and "how well" worked to avoid confusion from the parent organizations. General avoidance of acronyms was also useful. Just my 2 cents.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2022 9:44 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:44:59 -0500

For Marine fitreps there is a little more information needed to fully help. Are you being designated as a Trusted Assistant, RS, or RO. MCO P1610.7 is not very direct and leaves a lot of room for personal interpretation when evaluating the leadership traits, and more often than not it becomes a game of maintaining the average for the RS. if you are providing input i would suggest giving honest evaluations of the graded leadership traits and abilities. Being a joint command the Section I will have a few required statements. if you would like i can send a copy of my last section I, which is the only written out section of the Marine Fitrep.

Response by MCPO Cort Jensen made Jan 29 at 2022 4:29 PM

MCPO Cort Jensen — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:29:29 -0500

I have been retired 20 years now, things have changed drastically BUT, I am betting if you contact the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy’s Office he/she would be happy to give you guidance. There are/were several Navy publications just for that purpose.

Very Respectful Submitted
Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force/Surface Warfare) Cort Jensen USN-Ret