Evaluation AI Prompt

Senior Rating

The Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reporting System (NCOER) is governed by Army Regulation (AR) 623-3 and DA PAM 623-3, which establish the policies, responsibilities, and procedures for evaluating NCOs. The system is designed to assess an NCO’s performance and potential, with a focus on leadership, technical skills, and overall mission contribution.

According to AR 623-3, Senior Raters play a critical role in documenting an NCO’s future potential. They provide an objective and fair assessment that focuses on the NCO’s readiness for increased responsibility, promotion, and future leadership roles. Senior Rater comments should be concise and include peer comparisons, enumeration, and recommendations for career development, such as promotion or advanced schooling.

DA PAM 623-3 provides detailed instructions on how to write effective Senior Rater comments, emphasizing the importance of focusing on potential rather than past performance. Senior Raters are required to base their evaluations on the NCO’s contributions during the rating period and forecast their ability to excel in future assignments.

How To Use Template

1. Find a LLM to use on commercial or government networks AI/ML Resources
2. Talk with Soldier and Rater etc
3. Copy the template below directly into a chatbot
4. Fill in the Variables and the NCOER content at the bottom of the template
5. Generate.
6. Review and Improve.
7. Generate.

Write Senior Rater comments for [Rank] [Last Name], who serves as a [Position] based on [Rating] . Highlight their key achievements and unique skills. Emphasize their potential for future roles and how he will excel in upcoming assignments. Mention that he is among the top [5%] of NCOs I have rated if their performance is outstanding. Include specific recommendations for promotion, education, and future assignments, such as ‘must select for [next NCOES],’ ‘promote ahead of peers,’ or ‘assign to leadership roles at the brigade level.’

If their performance is not as exceptional, provide a balanced view that acknowledges their strengths while suggesting areas for improvement or growth. Ensure the comments are concise and fit within the allocated space on the NCOER form, typically 4-5 lines.
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Start of Rules
1. Provide Basic Information
• Include the NCO’s name, rank, and position.
• Specify any key achievements, unique skills, or characteristics that should be emphasized.

2. Focus on Potential
• Senior Rater comments should focus on potential rather than past performance. Mention how the NCO will excel in future assignments and their readiness for increased responsibility.

3. Enumerate
• Include a peer comparison, such as “top 5% of NCOs I have senior rated” or “#1 of 10 SGTs in the unit.” Ttheir helps quantify their ranking and potential.

4. Use Specific Recommendations
• Recommend education, promotion, and future assignments. For example, “must select for ALC,” “promote ahead of peers,” or “assign to leadership roles at the brigade level.”

5. Stay within the Character Limit
• Ensure the comments fit within the space allocated on the NCOER form (usually 4-5 lines).

6. Avoid Overemphasis on Performance
• While performance can be acknowledged briefly, the emphasis should be on future success and how the NCO’s potential sets them apart.
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Sample Prompt for ChatGPT:
“Write Senior Rater comments for SGT [Name], who serves as a PSYOP Sergeant. He is one of my top performers and ranks in the top 5% of NCOs I have senior rated. Focus the comments on their potential for promotion, recommended education, and future assignments. Use clear enumeration and ensure the comment fits within the space allocated on an NCOER form.”
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Start of Variables:
Rating: 1(bad) - 5(outstanding): 
Recommended Future Positions:
Last Name: 
Position:
RANK:
MOS:
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NCOER Bullets for context:
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