Da Form 2166 8 1 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Nov 10, 2026

The DA Form 2166-8-1, also known as the NCOER Counseling and Support Form, is a crucial document used by the U.S. Army for official purposes. This form provides a framework for evaluating non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and plays a vital role in their development, performance assessment, and professional growth. It covers a wide range of information including administrative data, duty descriptions, and a comprehensive evaluation of the NCO's performance across various imperative criteria. For those in the military required to complete or assist in filling out this form, take the next step by clicking the button below.

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Da Form 2166 8 1 PDF Details

The DA Form 2166-8-1, also known as the NCOER Counseling and Support Form, serves as a critical tool within the United States Army's evaluation system, focusing primarily on non-commissioned officers (NCOs). This form plays a pivotal role in the professional development and assessment of NCOs, ensuring that they receive comprehensive feedback on their performance, military bearing, leadership skills, and overall professionalism. Structured in multiple sections, it encompasses administrative data, authentication by the rater, senior rater, and reviewer, along with detailed evaluations across various domains such as duty performance, physical fitness, leadership, training, and responsibility. By providing a standardized framework for evaluation, the form not only aims to foster growth and improvement among NCOs but also maintains the Army's high standards of excellence and behavior. Its use is governed by AR 623-3, with the Directorate of Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCS, G-1) as the proponent agency, highlighting the form's importance in the structured and systematic development of the Army's enlisted leadership cadre.

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How to Fill Out DA Form 2166-8-1

DA Form 2166-8-1 at a glance

What it is: DA Form 2166-8-1 is the AR 623-3 NCOER Counseling and Support Form.

Who signs: Part II, Authentication, has Sign boxes for the Rater, the Senior Rater, the Reviewer and the Rated NCO.

A filled-in DA Form 2166-8-1 example: a rater starts the duty description

DA Form 2166-8-1 example filled out, example: a rater starts the duty description — A rater at Fort Example fills out DA Form 2166-8-1. Only Part I and Part III are filled, so Part II stays empty. The picture shows the form, and none of its entries is real.

How to fill out DA Form 2166-8-1, box by box

Part I - Administrative Data

In Part I, Administrative Data, enter the Name (Last, First, Middle Initial), SSN, Rank, Date of Rank and PMOSC, then the Unit, Org., Station, ZIP Code or APO, Major Command and the Status Code.

Enter the Rated NCO's Email Address (.gov or .mil), the UIC, the CMD Code and the PSB Code.

Part II - Authentication

In Part II, Authentication, enter the Name of Rater (Last, First, Middle Initial), SSN, Rank, PMOSC/Branch, Organization, Duty Assignment and the Rater's AKO Email Address (.gov. or .mil).

Enter the Name of Senior Rater (Last, First, Middle Initial), SSN, Rank, PMOSC/Branch, Organization, Duty Assignment and the Senior Rater's AKO Email Address (.gov. or .mil).

Enter the Name of Reviewer (Last, First, Middle Initial), SSN, Rank, PMOSC/Branch, Organization, Duty Assignment and the Reviewer's AKO Email Address (.gov. or .mil).

Rated NCO's Initial's: Initial, Sign.

Part III - Duty Description (Rater)

In Part III, Duty Description (Rater), enter the Principal Duty Title and the Duty MOSC.

Enter the Daily Duties and Scope, to include, as appropriate, people, equipment, facilities and dollars.

Enter the Areas of Special Emphasis and the Appointed Duties, then under Physical Fitness & Military Bearing the Height/Weight, the APFT and the APFT Date.

Part IV - Army Values/Attributes/Skills/Actions (Rater)

In Part IV, Army Values/Attributes/Skills/Actions (Rater), the Army Values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect/EO/EEO, Selfless-Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal; write the Task/Actions and the Performance Summary.

More rules for DA Form 2166-8-1

The proponent agency is DCS, G-1.

On the second page, enter the Rated NCO's Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) and the SSN.

Under b. Competence: Duty proficiency; MOS competency, Technical & tactical; knowledge, skills, and abilities, Sound judgment, Seeking self-improvement; always learning, and Accomplishing tasks to the fullest capacity; committed to excellence; write the Task/Actions and the Performance Summary.

Under c. Physical Fitness & Military Bearing: Displaying confidence and enthusiasm; looks like a soldier, oMental and physical toughness, and Endurance and stamina to go the distance; write the Task/Actions and the Performance Summary.

Under d. Leadership: Mission first, Instilling the spirit to achieve and win, Genuine concern for soldiers, and Setting the example; Be, Know, Do; write the Task/Actions and the Performance Summary.

Under e. Training: Individual and team, Mission focused; performance oriented, Sharing knowledge and experience to fight, survive and win, and Teaching soldiers how; common tasks, duty-related skills; write the Performance Summary and the Task/Actions.

Under f. Responsibility & Accountability: Care and maintenance of equipment/facilities, Soldier and equipment safety, Conservation of supplies and funds, Responsible for good, bad, right & wrong, and Encouraging soldiers to learn and grow; write the Performance Summary and the Task/Actions.

Sources

[1] DA Form 2166-8-1 (OCT 2011), AR 623-3 NCOER Counseling and Support Form (the Official source link on this page).