How to Fill Out the CNIC 5300 Form
The CNIC 5300 is a structured Navy program form. Follow these steps to complete it correctly.
- Complete the header section. Record the employee's full name, position title, pay grade, and the name of their Navy command.
- Select the type of review. Check the appropriate box for an annual performance review, a 90-day interim review, or a separation and close-out evaluation.
- Rate each performance element. Use the rating scale on the form to score each element. Elements include quality of work, productivity, dependability, working relationships, and customer or patron relations.
- Complete the management criteria. If the employee holds a supervisory or management role, also rate leadership ability, coaching effectiveness, and staff development performance.
- Determine the overall rating. Review all element scores. An unsatisfactory rating in any single element means the overall rating must also be unsatisfactory. This is a firm Navy program rule.
- Document concerns and achievements. Use the comments section to note any specific performance concerns, recognized strengths, or areas where improvement is needed.
- Complete the Individual Development Plan. Work with the employee to outline training objectives and professional growth goals for the next review period.
- Obtain required signatures. Both the supervisor and the employee must sign and date the form. This confirms the review was conducted and the employee was informed of their rating.
What Does Each Section of the CNIC 5300 Cover?
The form is organized into clearly defined sections. Each one serves a specific purpose in the general performance review process.
- Employee information: Basic identifying details for the individual being reviewed, including name, grade, and Navy command.
- Review type: Specifies whether this is an annual, interim, or close-out evaluation.
- Performance elements: The core scoring section. Each of the six standard criteria is rated individually.
- Supervisory criteria: Applies only to employees in leadership or management positions. Covers additional elements such as coaching and staff development.
- Overall rating: A summary score derived from all element ratings. Determined by the lowest-rated element when any element is unsatisfactory.
- Individual Development Plan: A joint planning section where the supervisor and employee agree on training goals and professional development objectives.
- Signatures: Required sign-off by both the supervisor and the employee.
Who Uses the CNIC 5300 Form?
The CNIC 5300 is used by Navy and United States military commands that employ NAF civilian workers. NAF employees work in Navy-run support programs such as fitness centers, child development centers, recreation facilities, and food service operations. These are general support services that operate outside the standard appropriated fund budget.
Supervisors in these Navy program areas are responsible for completing and submitting the form to human resources. The form is typically completed once per year for each NAF employee. It may also be completed more often if there are specific performance concerns or when an employee leaves the program.
For other related forms, see the Navy evaluation form, the employee performance log, or the 90-day performance review.