Senior Rater Counseling; Does anyone do this?

When I was a brigade commander, I required that my CSMs rigorously adhere to this requirement. For the few NCOs that I rated, I talked with them every month and counseled them quarterly. For the officers that I senior rated, I spent time getting to know them personally and had discussions with them monthly to get feedback and provide guidance. I also instituted a mandatory mentoring program for junior officers that required both an officer mentor and a senior NCO mentor for every junior officer.

<p>Sir,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I wish there were more leaders like yourself who would counsel their NCOs.&nbsp; I've never had a Senior Rater Counseling, and it seems difficult enough just to have the rater give me a counseling.&nbsp;I think if everyone becomes familiar with myforms on ako, it would require everyone in the rating chain to view the counseling once it's conducted.&nbsp;Unlike a hard copy of a counseling session, it won't get lost if you try to route it through the rating chain.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I know many are against this, but I think the MSAF 360 evaluation is a more honest and productive way to counsel and evaluate leaders.&nbsp; </p>

I really wish this was the standard. I usually write my own NCOER and then have to defend it at each level.  God forbid you bring up any lack of counseling or mentoring at any level.  If you do, then yor labeled as not being a team player.