Under what condition will a SPC receive an NCOER?

A Specialist (SPC) will receive a Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) if they experience a reduction in rank, such as being demoted from E5 to E4, during the rating period. The NCOER is a crucial evaluation tool that assesses the performance and potential of non-commissioned officers and is specifically designed for individuals in pay grades E5 and above.

In cases of demotion, it is important for the evaluation to capture the factors leading to the reduction and provide an official assessment of the SPC’s performance during that period. This allows for accountability, management of personnel records, and informs future assignments and promotions.

Promotion during the rating period, receiving commendations, or completing additional training does not automatically necessitate an NCOER for a SPC, as the primary requirement for an NCOER is that the individual holds a rank of E5 or higher. Thus, the condition of being reduced in rank directly ties to the requirement for generating an NCOER.