This document provides guidance on writing strong evaluation reports to support a sailor's selection for promotion by a board. It emphasizes including specific examples of the sailor's accomplishments, impact, and strong recommendation. Key points to highlight include leadership, qualifications, awards, performance that meets or exceeds standards, and collateral duties that contribute to the command's mission.

1. Write to the Selection Board and not to the member. (Write the Eval like you’re writing it to a Master Chief) OPENING LINE – A punch with CO’s recommendation (STRONGER THE BETTER) Examples: #1 of 23 Outstanding Senior Chief on board this 40,500 ton amphibious warship! Absolute SUPERSTAR filling in my CMC position for the past four months. A true EP but due to forced distribution ranked as my #1 MP MP due to forced distribution; virtually indistinguishable from #1 ranked Chief BULLETS: Show WHAT, HOW and IMPACT (CAUSE & EFFECT!)

2. CLOSING PARAGRAPH – Stronger the better! MY STRONGEST POSSIBLE PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FOR MASTER CHIEF. SECT NOW! CAREER MILESTONE RECOMMENDATION AVOID sending the wrong message (List at least one SCPO or MCPO comment) A true EP but due to forced distribution ranked as my #1 MP IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE TRAITS DECKPLATE LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONALISM SENSE OF HERITAGE

3. If you state that the Sailor holds a collateral duty on the front, write-up about it on the back When writing your eval or your Sailors evals refer to the most recent selection board precept early and often Best Edge Over Competition Upward Eval trend Breakout comments in write-ups Diversity/Ardous background (Taking the hard jobs) Fully and Best Qualified for next paygrade

4. QUALIFICATIONS – EXW/SW/FMF/SCW/SS,IUSS, MTS, Dive Master, Aircrew, EOOW, CICWO, FPTT, DCTT, OOD Underway, Patrol Craft Pin, etc. (If the qualification is out there get it, its just going to make you stand out from your peers) PERSONAL AWARDS – Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal & above, Flag Letters of Commendation, Meritorious Mass, etc. (Make sure all your personal awards are in your Official Military Personal

5. Performance Break Outs against Peers At or Above Reporting Senior’s Average Promotion Recommendations Consistent? Improving? Declining? One of One Evals -vs- Being ranked with a Large Group of Peers!

6. Job Scope Leadership – Level of Responsibility Impact of Position on Command Mission Difficult/Arduous Duty Increased Responsibilities Professional Maturity/Experience History of Assignments Diversity of Duty Out of Rate Assignments

7. Command Collateral Duties – DAPA, Urinalysis Coordinator, CFL, Enlisted Warfare Program Coordinator, CMEO (CAT/CTT), Career Development Board member, etc. (Indicator of Initiative, Leadership and Contribution to Command) Qualifications – (EXW/SW/AW/SCW/FMF/IUSS) If you are at an Operational command where you can get a warfare pin and don’t, it is a big negative and could impact several areas!

8. Proven Deck-plate Leadership Sailorization Diversity Command Involvement Community Involvement Critical Command Collateral Duties Warfare Qualification(s) Sustained Superior Performance Education POTENTIAL

9. What the Board Sees Your Official Military Personnel Record (OMPR) Performance Summary Record (PSR) Board Package submitted by you What the Board Does Not See Electronic Training Jacket Electronic Service Record SMART Transcript

10. Ensure you put your name, rate and full SSN on all enclosures you send to the Board What To Include Last Eval / PLUS any missing Evals Missing Page 4’s Missing Award Citation(s) Community Service Awards Warfare Certificate College Degree Any other document you feel the Board should see

11. Missing Evals Declining Eval Operational Tour, No Pin and No Qualifications NJP, Misconduct or Substandard Performance (last 5 years) PFA Failure – Out of standards (BCA) (last 5 years)

12. No Leadership Zero Command Collateral Duties No Community Involvement Guesswork in write-ups (no flowery words) Homesteading without taking on the appropriate level of responsibilities (get out of the comfort zone!)

13. QUESTIONS?