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Enlisted Evaluation System roadshow unveils process
by Senior Airman Kevin Mitterholzer
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tion System at one of two briefings given here, Sunday,
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man. Under the old Enlisted Performance Report sys- PHPEHUVZLWKWKHQHZ(QOLVWHG(YDOXDWLRQ6\VWHP
tem, scores were easily inflated, making it more difficult
to distinguish between exceptional and average Airmen. cept based on a cumulative performance record. There ports, 59-day extension requests and minimum days of
is also the ability to identify promotion potential based supervision requirements.
“The evaluation system for the Air Force has signifi- on that record.
cantly changed over the last year,” said Chief Master “I wanted to make sure we explained to everyone
Sgt. Michelle Thomas, A-1 superintendent, Air Force In addition, there is a mandatory, midterm Airman why we actually made these changes,” said Thomas.
Reserve Command. “There are reservist-specific issues Comprehensive Assessment (ACA) that includes sup- “We want everyone to have a good comprehensive un-
that we have to address when it comes to evaluations. I porting documentation. This ACA has a direct correla- derstanding of what we’ve done and why, and I think we
wanted to make sure the reserve-specific bases got the tion to the new Enlisted Performance Report forms. accomplished that today.”
information, as well as everybody else,” Thomas said.
“We have three teams that are going to March, Niagara, Other changes include aligning closeout dates by To learn more about the process, contact your unit
Pittsburgh, Grissom, and all of the bases that are Re- rank for a fair and equitable evaluation of peer groups, first sergeant, superintendent or command chief.
serve only. We’ll be back here for the B UTA.” and the elimination of Change of Reporting Official re-
Each hour-long briefing started with Power Point
slides to show everyone what the new form looks like
and to familiarize Airmen with the new process and in-
cluded question and answer sessions.
The new EES gives the ratee an opportunity to self-
assess on personal responsibility and accountability.
It gives the rater the responsibility to assess his or her
subordinate on primary duty performance, followership
and leadership capabilities, and the whole Airman con-
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