NCO Evaluation Report (NCOER)
The NCO Evaluation Report (NCOER) is the standardized Army evaluation used to assess and document the duty performance and potential of noncommissioned officers from Sergeant (E-5) through Sergeant Major (E-9). The NCOER is governed by AR 623-3, Personnel Evaluation — Evaluation Reporting System, with procedures detailed in DA Pam 623-3.
NCOER Forms
3 forms by rankThree different NCOER forms are used depending on the rated NCO's rank. Always download the current version from the Army Publishing Directorate.
Governing Regulations
Where to Complete Your NCOER
NCOERs are completed in the Evaluation Entry System (EES). EES functionality has been integrated into IPPS-A for many users. Confirm with your S1 which entry path your unit uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 answersWhat is an NCOER?
The NCO Evaluation Report (NCOER) is the standardized Army evaluation used to assess and document the performance and potential of noncommissioned officers in the rank of Sergeant (E-5) through Sergeant Major / Command Sergeant Major (E-9). NCOERs are governed by AR 623-3.
Which NCOER form do I use?
There are three NCOER forms by rank: DA Form 2166-9-1 for Sergeant (SGT); DA Form 2166-9-2 for Staff Sergeant (SSG) through First Sergeant (1SG) / Master Sergeant (MSG); and DA Form 2166-9-3 for Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and Sergeant Major (SGM). Always download the current version from the Army Publishing Directorate (APD).
Where do I complete my NCOER electronically?
NCOERs are completed in the Evaluation Entry System (EES). EES functions have been integrated into IPPS-A for many users. Access through your IPPS-A account at hr.ippsa.army.mil. If your unit still uses standalone EES, your S1 will provide the current entry point.
Where do I find AR 623-3?
AR 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) and the procedural pamphlet DA Pam 623-3 are both available from the Army Publishing Directorate at armypubs.army.mil. Always reference the current version — regulations are updated periodically.
Where can I view my old NCOERs?
Completed and filed NCOERs become part of your Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). View them through iPerms at iperms.hrc.army.mil — this requires CAC access.
Who is in my rating chain?
A standard NCOER rating chain includes a Rater (your immediate supervisor), a Senior Rater (typically the Rater's rater), and in some cases a Reviewer. Your unit publishes its rating scheme in writing — see your S1 or unit administrator for the official rating chain that applies to you.
When is my NCOER due?
Submission timelines are governed by AR 623-3. Annual reports and change-of-rater reports each have specific "thru date" and submission deadlines. Refer to AR 623-3 and your unit S1 for the current timeline applicable to your situation.
What is counseling and why does it matter for my NCOER?
Counseling is the documented, two-way conversation between a soldier and their rater about performance and development. Counseling is completed on DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form) and provides the foundation for accurate, defensible NCOERs. AR 623-3 establishes counseling expectations as part of the evaluation process.