What can affect the requirement of a Change of Rater NCOER?

A Change of Rater NCOER (Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report) is required when the rater, who is responsible for evaluating the soldier, leaves their position. This change signifies that the individual who has been providing the performance evaluation no longer holds that role, which necessitates a new evaluation to capture the soldier's performance under different leadership. The rationale behind this requirement is to ensure that evaluations are fair and reflect the soldier's performance under their immediate supervisor.

While the departure of the rater implies a significant change in the evaluation process, other scenarios might not always warrant a Change of Rater NCOER. For instance, if a soldier completes a school, it typically results in an update to their qualifications but does not automatically trigger a new evaluation unless there's a change in rater. Similarly, pending evaluations or a soldier being promoted may relate to performance assessments but do not inherently require a Change of Rater NCOER unless the rater also departs the position.