DA Form 2166-9-1 at a glance
What it is: DA Form 2166-9-1 is the NCO Evaluation Report (SGT), for use under AR 623-3 and DA PAM 623-3.
Who signs: The rated NCO will sign and date the NCOER after it has been completed and signed by the rater and senior rater in the rating chain.[2]
What to bring and attach to DA Form 2166-9-1
Enter the actual dates of counseling as documented on DA Form 2166-9-1A (YYYYMMDD).[2]
A filled-in DA Form 2166-9-1 example: a sergeant's NCO evaluation report

How to fill out DA Form 2166-9-1, box by box
Part I, administrative data

Part I - Administrative data. a. Name (Last, First, Middle Initial), b. SSN (or DOD ID No.), c. Rank, d. Date of rank, e. PMOSC.
Enter the rated NCO’s full name (last, first, MI, and suffix) in capital letters.
Enter the rated NCO’s 10-digit DOD ID number located on the CAC.
Enter the rated NCO’s 3-letter rank abbreviation, not pay grade (for example, “SGT”) as of the “THRU” date.
Enter the date of rank (YYYYMMDD) for the rated NCO’s rank as of the “THRU” date on the report.
Enter up to nine digits of the primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) (for example, 19E30, 42A5MA3, and 18Z5PW9LA).
Enter the rated NCO’s unit, organization, station, ZIP Code or APO, and major command in the order listed on the NCOER.
Enter the rated NCO’s UIC.
The period covered is the period extending from the day after the “THRU” date of the last NCOER to the date of the event causing the current NCOER to be written.
The number of rated months is computed by counting the total number of calendar days in the “rating period” and dividing the number of days in the rating period by 30.
Enter the number of enclosures.
Enter the rated NCO’s official “.gov” or “.mil” email address.[2]
Part II, c1 to c7, the supplementary review
The senior rater will mark “Yes” or “No” in block c1 to identify if the NCOER requires a supplementary review.
If the “Yes” box is marked in part II, block c1, Enter the supplementary reviewer’s information: name (last, first, MI, and suffix) in capital letters, rank, PMOSC (warrant officer or NCO) or branch (commissioned officer), organization, duty assignment, signature, validation date, and official “.gov” or “.mil” email address.
If the supplementary reviewer determines the NCOER is accurate and comments are not necessary, they will indicate so by selecting the “No” in part II, block c4 and sign in part II, block c5 with no added comments necessary.
If the supplementary reviewer determines comments are necessary, the reviewer will select “Yes” in part II, block c4 of the NCOER and prepare and attach an enclosure to the NCOER and sign in part II, block c5.[2]
Part II, the rated NCO signature
RATED NCO: I understand my signature does not constitute agreement or disagreement with the assessments of the rater and senior rater. I further understand my signature verifies that the administrative data in Part I, the rating officials and counseling dates in Part II, the duty description in Part III, and the APFT and height/weight entries in Part IVa and IVb are correct. I have seen the completed report. I am aware of the appeals process of AR 623-3.
Part II, a1 to b6, the rater and the senior rater
Enter the rater's information and the senior rater's information: name (last, first, MI, and suffix) in capital letters, 10-digit DOD ID number (1234567890), or SSN (for example, 123-45-6789), signature, validation date, rank, PMOSC (warrant officer or NCO) or branch (commissioned officer), organization, duty assignment, and official .gov or .mil email address.[2]
Part III, duty description (Rater)
Part III - Duty description (Rater)
Enter principal duty title that matches the unit force management document or that most accurately reflects actual duties performed.
Enter duty military occupational specialty code (MOSC) (at least five characters but no more than nine).
Enter the most important routine duties and responsibilities in a series of phrases, starting with action words, separated by semicolons, and ending in a period.
Enter areas of special emphasis or appointed duties as a list of tasks or duties, separated by semicolons or commas, and ending with a period.
Enter duties appointed to the NCO not normally included in the duty description, separated by semicolons or commas, and ending with a period.[2]
Part IV, performance evaluation, professionalism, attributes, and competencies (Rater)
Part IV - Performance evaluation, professionalism, attributes, and competencies (Rater)
In the space after the word “APFT” the rater will enter “PASS” or “FAIL” and the date (YYYYMMDD) of the most recent record APFT administered by the unit; it will be within the 12-month period prior to the “THRU” date of NCOER.
Comments required for "Failed" APFT, "No" APFT, or "Profile" when it precludes performance of duty, and "No" for Army Weight Standards.
In the space after “Height/Weight” the rater will enter the rated NCO’s height and weight as of the unit’s last record weigh-in.
c. CHARACTER: Include bullet comments addressing Rated NCO's performance as it relates to adherence to Army Values, Empathy, Warrior Ethos/Service Ethos, and Discipline. Fully supports SHARP, EO, and EEO. MET DID NOT MEET STANDARD.
Rating officials will comment on how well the rated NCO promoted a climate of dignity and respect and adherence to the requirements of the SHARP program.
Presence is the impression a leader makes on others contributing to his or her success in leading them.
Intellect draws on the mental tendencies and resources that shape conceptual abilities applied to one’s duties and responsibilities.
Leads encompasses five competencies: leads others, extends influence beyond the chain of command, builds trust, leads by example, and communicates.
The rater will comment on how well the NCO promoted and supported a healthy workplace environment conducive to the growth and development of personnel when completing the NCOER.
Achieves focuses on accomplishing the mission.
The rater will enter the total number of Army NCOs of the same rank that they currently rate.[2]
Part V, senior rater overall potential
Part V - Senior rater overall potential
Select one box representing Rated NCO's potential compared to others in the same grade whom you have rated in your career.
The senior rater will enter the total number of Army NCOs of the same rank as the rated NCO he or she currently senior rates.
Narrative comments by the senior rater on rated NCO’s potential are mandatory.
The senior rater will list two different successive duty positions and one broadening assignment by job title in which the rated NCO is best suited to serve based on the rated NCO’s demonstrated potential, focusing on the next 3 to 5 years of service.[2]
More rules for DA Form 2166-9-1
To facilitate the rated NCO in signing the NCOER after authentication by the rating officials, the NCOER can be signed and dated by each individual in the rating chain up to 14 days prior to the “THRU” date of the NCOER; however, the NCOER cannot be forwarded to HQDA until the “THRU” date of the NCOER.[2]
Sources
[1] DA Form 2166-9-1 (NOV 2015), NCO Evaluation Report (SGT), Department of the Army (the Official source link on this page).
[2] armypubs.army.mil, line_i_a_doc. Accessed October 20, 2026.
