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Officer Evaluation System. CG PSC-opm-3. Officer Accessions, Evaluations and Promotions Manual, COMDTINST M1000.3 (Series ), Chapter 5. Overview. OPM-3 Staff / Responsibilities OES / OER Review Writing Hints Special and Derogatory OERs Reported-On Officer Options Board Feedback / Tips
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Officer Evaluation System CG PSC-opm-3 Officer Accessions, Evaluations and Promotions Manual, COMDTINST M1000.3 (Series), Chapter 5 Unclassified Information Brief
Overview • OPM-3 Staff / Responsibilities • OES / OER Review • Writing Hints • Special and Derogatory OERs • Reported-On Officer Options • Board Feedback / Tips • Resources Unclassified Information Brief
Officer Evaluations Branch (opm-3) Unclassified Information Brief
Responsibilities • OES training • OER consultation (e.g., Special OERs) • Review/process active duty OERs • expedite for Selection Boards & Adv Education Panel candidates • Respond to OER related: • Boards for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) • Personnel Records Review Boards Unclassified Information Brief
Officer Evaluation System • Commanding Officers: • ensure accurate, fair and objective evaluations are provided to all officers under their command. • Individual officers: • responsible for managing their own performance • understand job expectations; • obtain sufficient performance feedback; • use guidance to meet or exceed standards. • No specific form/forum is prescribed for performance feedback. Unclassified Information Brief
Purpose of OES • Provides info for personnel management decisions • Promotions / Assignments / Career Development / Retention • Sets performance/character standards • Above Standard (5, 6, & 7) • Standard (4)“High level of performance expected of all CG Officers” • Below Standard (3, 2, & 1) • Prescribes organizational Core Values to follow • Provides means of performance feedback Note: Marks deviating from a “4” must be supported w/ thorough comments. Unclassified Information Brief
Rating Chain • Reported-on Officer (ROO) • subject of the OER; • Supervisor • Normally individual giving majority of direction to ROO; • Reporting Officer (RO) • Normally the supervisor’s supervisor; • Reviewer • Normally the RO’s supervisor. Unclassified Information Brief
ROO Responsibilities • Seek performance expectations from Supervisor; • Manage own performance / seek feedback; • Prepare Sections 1 and 13 of OER; • Provide list of accomplishments/awards to Supervisor (at least 21 days prior to end of period of report). • Ensures OER coverage for every day of active duty. Unclassified Information Brief
Supervisor Responsibilities • Provides direction throughout evaluation period; • Monitors performance & execution of duties; • Provides performance counseling/feedback; • Prepares Sections 2 through 6 of OER; • Forwards to RO within 10 days after end of period of report; • Can be civilian or military personnel Unclassified Information Brief
Reporting Officer Responsibilities • Evaluates on direct observations & info/input from Supervisor; • Ensures Supervisor fulfilled OER responsibilities; • (cannot direct changes to marks or comments) • Completes Sections 7 through 11; • Marks Comparison Scale & addresses Potential ; • Forwards to Reviewer within 30 days after end of period of report. • Can be civilian or military personnel Unclassified Information Brief
Reviewer Responsibilities • Ensures OER reflects reasonably consistent picture of performance; • Determines if Supervisor and RO fulfilled their OER responsibilities • returns if inconsistencies are found; • (cannot direct changes to marks or comments) • Signs/dates Section 12; • May address additional performance/potential not previously mentioned on OER (Reviewer Comments form). • Ensures OER arrives at OPM-3 within 45 days of end of period. • Must be a CG Officer, CG SES or PHS Flag Unclassified Information Brief
Good leadership and timely OERs “Timely and accurate performance feedback is a core leadership responsibility that must remain a unit priority..…Reported-on Officers should not be surprised with the content of their OER…” (CG-1) Unclassified Information Brief
Timeliness of OERs 200960.8% 2010 58.6%
31Jan & 31Jul – LTJG* 31Mar – CDR 30Apr – CAPT, LCDR, CWO4 31May – LT 30Jun – CWO2 31Jul – CWO3 31Mar & 30Sep – ENS *LTJG’s in-zone for next Selection Board shall use 30Jun vice 31Jul Submission Schedule Unclassified Information Brief
Annual/Semi-Annual Detachment of ROO(Transfer) Detachment or Change of RO Promotion(to O6 or CWO to LT) Concurrent(60+ days of TDY) Special(Removal from duty or Disciplinary) Continuity Purposes Only (used for retirement purposes) Duty Under Instruction (Grad School, Flight Training, etc) Note: Promotion OERs are rare for O5 and below; contact OPM-3 if needed. Occasion of Report Regular OERs Exception OERs Unclassified Information Brief
Forms OER • CG-5310A (W2 – O2) • CG-5310B (O3 – O4) • CG-5310C (O5) • CG-5310D (O6) Reviewer Comments • CG-5315A (W2 – O2) • CG-5315B (O3 – O4) • CG-5315C (O5) • CG-5315D (O6) Authorized versions of forms • (Rev. 02/09) • (Rev. 02/09) Unclassified Information Brief
Writing the OER(Section 1 and 2) N/A N/A As listed in Direct Access , PAL or PCS Orders • No wording in full CAPITAL LETTERS • Scope of primary/collateral duties, special projects, key processes, customer base, mgmt of resources (equipment, money, personnel, etc.) • - Describe in manner that will be understandable to a reader unfamiliar with officer’s job! Reservists - “IDT drills scheduled/attended: 48/40; ADT 12 days; ADSW 00 days” None Unclassified Information Brief
Description of Duties (Sample) Unclassified Information Brief
Attachments • Punitive letters of censure • performance which lead to non-punitive censure may be discussed within OER • Court Memorandum Personal awards are no longer authorized attachments to OERs – See ALCGPSC 088/11 for guidance on I-PDR entries Unclassified Information Brief
Sample OER Comment Extremely vigilant bridge watch-stander; detected small, intermittent radar contact maneuvered ship to intercept posn prior to sunset; resulted in interdiction of 60 migrants onboard wooden sailboat & prevented potential of loss of life due to deteriorating weather conditions. How well it’s done / Concise accomplishment/ Demonstrated Impact Unclassified Information Brief
Sample Comment (Cont’d) Meticulously planned for Tailored Annual Cutter Trng (TACT) drills; led training team in achieving rating of “Excellent” while executing three flawless GUNEXs; played integral part in unit earning CG “E” ribbon in navigation/seamanship for first time in 4+ yrs. How well it’s done/ Concise accomplishment/ Demonstrated Impact Unclassified Information Brief
Avoid the following... • Excessive Abbreviations:“Spb plg/prp res 4 mtg all op msn reqmts; thrly plnd 2 FL sts, 1 WWP, 1 GANTSEC, & 1 JIATF-S ptl.” Confuses the reader. • Community-Specific Acronyms: “SCC, WWM, PSC, CFVS” – Will the Board members know what you’re trying to say? • Restricted Comments:Ongoing investigative proceedings; non-selection by Boards/Panels; PRRB/BCMR applications; medical or psychological conditions; religion; gender; color; race; ethnicity; first name; marital or family status; refer by first name; performance outside OER period; classified info.OER will be returned for corrections. • Use of Personal Pronouns:He, she,...- Places unnecessary emphasis on gender. As a rule of thumb no more then 4-5 within entire OER. • Repetitive use or paraphrasing of OER performance dimensions:Self-explanatory Unclassified Information Brief
Comparison Scales Note: This is a relative ranking; not necessarily a trend of performance. Unclassified Information Brief
Potential(Section 10 ) Optional Comments (Highly Encouraged) • Promotion recommendation • Assignments qualified for • Senior Service Schools candidate • Special skills • Mandatory Comments • Ability to assume greater leadership roles and responsibilities Completed by RO Unclassified Information Brief
2010 OER Corrections Error Rates2010: 36.4%2009: 17.98% 2008 : 8.1%2007 : 16.3% 2006 : 16.0% 2005 : 15.7% • Common admin errors • Date Reported: 22% • Not Observed/Other: 10% • Missing attachments: 8% • Period of Rpt: 7%
Special OERs COMDTINST 1000.3 (Series), 5.A.3.c Performance of 6+ months for Officers considered for Selection Boards/Panels, extensions or continuation • Counts for Continuity • Counts for Continuity Performance Notably Different NJP, Court-Martial, or Criminal Conviction • Does Not Count for Continuity Performance significantly different or previously unknown • Does Not Count for Continuity When Specifically Directed (i.e., Relief for Cause) • Does Not Count for Continuity Contact OPM-3 before drafting Unclassified Information Brief
Derogatory OERs COMDTINST 1000.3 (Series), 5.A.4.h • Defined As: • “1” in any Performance Dimension, or • “UNSAT” Comparison Scale Mark, or • Removal from Primary Duty • Addendum Process • Supervisor/RO sign OER; provides copy to ROO • ROO has 14 days to prepare addendum (i.e., statement) • Supervisor/RO endorse addendum; forward entire package to Reviewer for signature/processing. Unclassified Information Brief
ROO Options • Prepare a “Reply”* • Express view of performance which differs from rating chain; • comments are performance–oriented only; • restricted comments policy remains in effect; • submit to Supervisor within 21 days of receipt of validated OER; • (See COMDTINST 1000.3 (Series), 5.A.4.g) • Correct errors or dispute facts/circumstances • Submit “Application for Correction of Military Records” (DD-149) • (See COMDTINST 1070.1(series)) • * A “Reply” is appended to applicable OER but does not constitute correction. Unclassified Information Brief
What Boards/Panels Consider • Performance • Professionalism • Leadership • Education • Commandant’s Guidance • Board Precept OER CG-4082 w/ Official Transcripts Promotion Year CG PSC Memo to Board President Unclassified Information Brief
Selection Board/ Panel Feedback • Comprehensive description of duties is critical • Watch acronym use and clichés (“Hit the deck running.”) • Don’t write “Concur with Supervisor” & fill in bubble • Review COMDT’s Guidance prior to drafting an OER • Reviewer Comments • Optional/Mandatory comments provide value and validity when documenting observed performance and/or conduct. Unclassified Information Brief
Selection Board / Panel Feedback • Follow through with projects and PG programs • Do not be vague with recommendation • “Comparison Scale” not consistent with “Potential” • Emphasize attainment of qualifications and licences • Specifics are better than superlatives Unclassified Information Brief
OER Status in CG Portal • Check Individual OER Status Goto “Business Intelligence” Unclassified Information Brief
OER Status in CG Portal • Check Personal • OER Status • Click on “Personal View” Tab Unclassified Information Brief
OER Status in CG Portal Look under“compliance tab” OER Status (shows which OER is due) Unclassified Information Brief
Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions COMDT’S Guidance to Boards & Panels Boards/Panels Schedule Correcting Military Records COMDTINST M1000.3 (series) http://www.uscg.mil/psc/opm/Opm1/opm-1Boards.asp PSCINST 1401.5 COMDTINST 1070.1 Resources Unclassified Information Brief
Important Tips • Maintain a personal OER file • Update Record of Professional Development (CG-4082) often. • Don’t delay submission of OER. • Verify validated OERs in Direct Access: Home> Self Service> Employee> View > My Employee Review • Review or request copy of permanent record: http://www.uscg.mil/cgpc/adm/adm3/ Unclassified Information Brief
OPM-3 Contact Info Website: http://www.uscg.mil/psc/opm/Opm3/opm-3.asp Email OER Questions: ARL-PF-CGPSC-OPM@USCG.MIL Email OERs (as PDF file):ARL-PF-CGPSC-OPMOER@USCG.MIL (202) 493-1652 / 1653 / 1654 / 1655/ 1621 Unclassified Information Brief