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Who may sign evaluation reports for E5 and below as an enlisted reporting senior?

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An enlisted OIC in grade E9 or civilians in command positions graded GS-9 through GS-12.

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Who can sign reports on E4 and below personnel?

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Chief petty officers (CPOs) or senior chief petty officers (SCPOs).

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What grade must a civilian equivalent be to sign reports for E1 to E9?

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GS-13 or equivalent.

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Who signs evaluations if not covered by specific enlisted reporting senior rules?

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A senior in the chain of command with authority over the member.

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What is the purpose of including raters and senior raters in evaluations for E6 and below?

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To ensure Navy senior enlisted and junior officer supervisors are part of the process.

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Who can serve as a rater for E1-E4 personnel?

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An E6 or civilian equivalent.

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What is the preferred rater for E5-E6 personnel?

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CPO

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When can a military or civilian supervisor rated E7 or higher serve as a rater for E5-E6?

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If no Navy CPO is available within the command.

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Who typically serves as the senior rater for an evaluation?

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The member’s division officer or department head.

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When can the senior rater be omitted from an evaluation?

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When the reporting senior is the rater’s immediate supervisor.

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Who determines the methods for performance counseling?

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The commanding officer (CO) or officer in charge (OIC).

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When must performance counseling be provided?

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At the mid-point of the periodic report cycle and when the report is signed.

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Where is the mid-term performance counseling schedule listed?

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Chapter 19 of the EVAL Manual.

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Who conducts performance counseling?

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A supervisor who participates in the member’s EVAL, CHIEFEVAL, or FITREP preparation.

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What are the objectives of performance counseling?

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To provide feedback, motivate, and assist improvement.

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What should performance counseling focus on?

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A fair assessment of performance and capabilities, identifying strengths and addressing significant weaknesses.

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What must counselors avoid promising during counseling?

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A future promotion recommendation.

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What are the three types of performance reports?

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Regular, Concurrent, and Operational Commander reports.

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What is the purpose of Regular reports?

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To form the foundation of the performance record, submitted periodically per Table I and other specified occasions.

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What do Concurrent reports document?

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Significant performance in additional duty (ADDU) or temporary additional duty (TEMADD) status.

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Who cannot submit a Concurrent report?

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Anyone in the regular reporting senior’s direct chain of command.

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What is required for a Concurrent report to be valid?

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It must be countersigned by the regular reporting senior.

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Who can submit Operational Commander reports?

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COs or OICs by operational commanders who are not also their regular reporting seniors.

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What do administrative blocks in reports identify?

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The report itself, its context, and additional details for detailers and selection boards.

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What software is used to generate evaluations?
NAVFIT 98A.
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What does the 5.0 trait grade represent?
Performance far above standards, notable for exemplary or leadership quality.
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What does the 1.0 trait grade indicate?
Generally poor or unsatisfactory performance not improving.
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What range should most trait grades fall within?
2.0 to 4.0.
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What should comments in the comments block be based on?
Verifiable facts.
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What is allowed in the comments block regarding peer comparison?
Numerical ranking among peers.
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What types of enclosures are permitted with a report?
Endorsed member statements, flag officer endorsements, civilian/foreign letter reports, or classified letter-supplements.
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What must be substantiated in the comments block?
All 1.0 grades, three 2.0 grades, and any grade below 3.0 in Character or Command/Organizational Climate/Equal Opportunity.
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When is a report considered adverse?
If it includes a "Significant Problems" promotion recommendation, a recommendation against retention, or comments on persistent weaknesses.
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What writing style is preferred for the comments block?
Bullet style with direct, factual content.
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What should be avoided in the comments block?
Preambles, puffed-up adjectives, and stock comments.
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What should promotion recommendations align with?
Performance trait grades and the Individual Trait Average.
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What does a "Promotable" recommendation signify for enlisted personnel?
The commanding officer’s official recommendation for advancement.
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What performance mark corresponds to an "Early Promote" recommendation?
4.0.
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What defines a summary group?
Members in the same pay grade and promotion status receiving the same report type from the same reporting senior on the same date.
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What must accompany a batch of reports mailed to NAVPERSCOM?
A summary letter marked “For Official Use Only” with member details and promotion distribution.
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What contact information is required on the summary letter?
The command point of contact’s e-mail address and telephone number.
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When may FITREPs, CHIEFEVALs, and EVALs address misconduct?
When established through reliable evidence to the reporting senior’s satisfaction.
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What must members sign unless impossible?
All Regular reports.
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What right does a member have regarding their report?
To submit a statement to the record within 2 years.
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Who endorses a member’s statement before forwarding to NAVPERSCOM?
The original reporting senior.
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How should counselors handle minor weaknesses during counseling?
Avoid dwelling on them, focusing instead on significant issues.
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What additional role can a regular reporting senior play with a Concurrent report?
Make it the Regular report for the period if continuity is maintained.
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What happens if NAVPERSCOM detects incorrect entries in a report?
The report may be returned to the reporting senior for correction.
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What formats are used for naval correspondence?
Standard letter, endorsements, and memorandums.
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When is the standard letter format used?
For official correspondence with DOD addressees or outside users like the Coast Guard who adopt it.
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What is the purpose of an endorsement?
To forward comments, recommendations, or information when a letter is transmitted “Via” an activity.
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How is a memorandum typically used?
For informal correspondence within or between DON activities on routine business.
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What does NAVPERS 1070/602 Part I serve as?
An application for dependency allowances capturing military spouse data.
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What information does NAVPERS 1070/602 Part II provide?
Emergency data including persons to notify, death gratuity recipients, and insurance details.
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What is recorded on NAVPERS 1070/880?
Awards in chronological order with award number, date, authority, and advancement points.
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When is NAVPERS 1070/880 submitted to the OMPF?
Upon reenlistment or retirement.
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What does NAVPERS 1070/881 document?
Chronological training, education, and qualification history including civilian and military education.
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What is the purpose of NAVPERS 1070/613 (Page 13)?
To record significant miscellaneous entries not covered elsewhere.
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What is the purpose of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?
To promote good order and discipline and provide a basis for justice in the Armed Forces.
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Who is responsible for upholding the UCMJ?
All members of the Armed Forces.
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Which groups are subject to the UCMJ?
Regular and reserve component members, Fleet Reserve, National Guard when federalized, and others in specific circumstances.
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Who composes a summary court-martial?
One active-duty commissioned officer, rank O-3 or higher.
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What is the lowest authority to convene a summary court-martial?
A battalion commander or equivalent.
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What punishments can a summary court-martial not impose?
Confinement over one month with hard labor, restriction over two months, or forfeiture of more than one month’s pay.
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Can a member refuse a summary court-martial?
Yes, except aboard ship, opting instead for a special or general court-martial.
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What does a special court-martial consist of?
A military judge alone or with at least three active-duty members.
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Who can convene a special court-martial?
A squadron or battalion commander or equivalent.
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What is the maximum confinement a special court-martial can adjudge?
Six months.
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What composes a general court-martial?
A military judge alone or with at least five impartial active-duty members.
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Who typically has authority to convene a general court-martial?
A commanding general of a division, wing, or base.
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What punishments can a general court-martial impose?
Any not forbidden by the UCMJ.
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What is the value of Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) to a commander?
It enables maintaining good order and discipline.
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What offenses warrant NJP?
Minor offenses where the maximum sentence at a general court-martial excludes dishonorable discharge or confinement over one year.
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What right does an accused have before NJP is imposed?
To demand trial by court-martial instead.
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How can an accused appeal NJP?
By submitting a written statement within five days through the chain of command.
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What is the Marine Corps stance on sexual assault?
It’s a criminal act incompatible with DON core values, subject to court-martial and administrative separation.
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How does the Marine Corps address sexual harassment?
Through leadership and supervisory action to maintain mutual respect and eliminate it.
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What is the Marine Corps policy on equal opportunity?
To provide it for all members based on merit, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin.
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What is prohibited under the Marine Corps hazing policy?
Engaging in, consenting to, or condoning hazing, with violations subject to UCMJ Article 92.
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How is fraternization defined in the Marine Corps?
As relationships between grades that violate good order, discipline, and mutual respect.
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What behavior might be considered fraternization?
Undue familiarity, such as calling seniors by first name or officers dating enlisted personnel.
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What is the goal of the Marine Corps suicide prevention programs?
To reduce suicide risk, minimize its effects on readiness, and preserve mission effectiveness.
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What should be included in a member’s contribution to performance counseling?
An assessment of their own performance and capabilities.
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What limitation exists on Operational Commander reports?
They are optional and only apply to COs or OICs.
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What must a reporting senior do if a member’s statement doesn’t meet requirements?
Counsel the member and forward it with an endorsement if unchanged.

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