PARTS I-IV INSTRUCTIONS. AR 623-3 outlines the administrative requirements necessary to complete these portions of the support form. Some key requirements: The rater will --
a. Provide a copy of his or her support form (or equivalent), along with the senior rater's support form (or equivalent), to the rated Soldier at the beginning of the rating period.
b. Discuss the scope of the rated Soldier's duty description with him or her within 30 days after the beginning of the rating period. This counseling will include, as a minimum, the rated Soldier's duty description and the performance objectives to attain. The discussion will also include the relationship of the duty description and objectives with the organization's mission, problems, priorities, and similar matters.
c. Counsel the rated Soldier.
(1)If the rated Soldier is recently assigned to the organization, the rater may use the counseling to outline a duty description and performance objectives. This discussion gives the rated Soldier a guide for performance while learning new duties and responsibilities in the unit of assignment.
(2)If the rater is recently assigned, this first counseling may be used to ask the rated Soldier for an opinion of the duty description and objectives. By doing this, the rater is given a quick assessment of the rated Soldier and the work situation. It will also help the rater develop the best duty description and performance objectives for the rated Soldier.
d. Raters of CPTs, LTs, CW2s, and WO1s will also conduct quarterly follow-up counseling sessions to discuss performance, update and/or revise developmental tasks, as required, and assess developmental progress. Summary or key comments will be recorded for inclusion when preparing final OERs.
Senior raters and reviewing officials will --
(1)Ensure support forms (or equivalent) are provided to all rated Soldiers they senior rate at the beginning of and throughout the respective rating periods.
(2)Use all reasonable means to become familiar with a rated Soldier's performance. When practical, use personal contact, records and reports, and the information provided on the rated Soldier's support form.
The rated officer plays a significant role in counseling sessions and the evaluation process throughout the rating period. In the event of geographical separation, correspondence and telephone conversations will be used as alternatives to face-to face counseling followed by face-to-face discussions between the rated Soldier and the rater at the earliest opportunity.
PART V INSTRUCTIONS: ICW ADRP 6-22 and ADP 6-0 rated officer performance objectives will align with the attributes and competencies required for all officers. The overall definition of each attribute and competency is addressed in the base support form. Key points:
A. CHARACTER: Army Values, Empathy, Warriors Ethos/Service Ethos, and Discipline.
Army Values: Values are principles, standards, or qualities considered essential for successful leaders. Values are fundamental to help people discern right from wrong in
any situation. The Army has seven values to develop in all Army individuals: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Empathy: The propensity to experience something from another person's point of view. The ability to identify with and enter into another person's feelings and emotions. The desire to care for and take care of Soldiers and others. Warrior Ethos/Service Ethos: The internal shared attitudes and beliefs that embody the spirit of the Army profession for Soldiers and Army Civilians alike. Discipline: Control of one's own behavior according to Army Values; mindset to obey and enforce good orderly practices in administrative, organizational, training, and operational duties. Personal beliefs related to upbringing, culture, religious backgrounds, and traditions are also central to character.
B. PRESENCE: Military and professional bearing, Fitness, Confidence, Resilience Military and professional bearing:
Possessing a commanding presence. Projecting a professional image of authority. Fitness: Having sound health, strength, and endurance that support one's emotional
health and conceptual abilities under prolonged stress. Confidence: Projecting self-confidence and certainty in the unit's ability to succeed in its missions. Demonstrates
composure and outward calm through control over one's emotions. Resilience: Showing a tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stress while maintaining a mission and organizational focus.
C.INTELLECT: (Mental agility, Sound judgment, Innovation, Interpersonal tact, expertise) Mental agility: Flexibility of mind; the ability to break habitual thought patterns. Anticipating or adapting to uncertain or changing situations; to think through outcomes when current decisions or actions are not producing desired effects. The ability to apply multiple perspectives and approaches. Sound judgment: The capacity to assess situations shrewdly and draw sound conclusions. The tendency to form sound opinions, make sensible decisions and reliable guesses. The ability to assess strengths and weaknesses of subordinates, peers, and enemy to create appropriate solutions and action. Innovation: The ability to introduce new ideas based on opportunity or challenging circumstances. Creativity in producing ideas and objects that are both novel and appropriate. Interpersonal tact: The capacity to understand interactions with others. Being aware of how others see you and sensing how to interact with them effectively. Conscious of character, reactions and motives of self and others and how they affect interactions. Recognizing diversity and displaying self-control, balance, and stability. Expertise: Possessing facts, beliefs, logical assumptions and understanding in relevant areas.
D.LEADS: (Leads others, builds trust, extends influence beyond the chain of command, Leads by example, Communicates)
Leads others: 1. Uses appropriate methods of influence to energize others. Uses methods ranging from compliance to commitment (pressure, legitimate requests, exchange, personal appeals, collaboration, rational persuasion, apprising, inspiration, participation, and relationship building). 2. Provides purpose, motivation and inspiration. Inspires, encourages, and guides others toward mission accomplishment. Emphasizes the importance of organizational goals. Determines the course of action necessary to reach objectives and fulfill mission requirements. Communicates instructions, orders, and directives to subordinates. Ensures subordinates understand and accept direction. Empowers and delegates authority to subordinates. Focuses on the most important aspects of a situation. 3. Enforces standards • Reinforces the importance and role of standards. Performs individual and collective tasks to standard. Recognizes and takes responsibility for poor performance and addresses it appropriately. 4. Balances mission and welfare of followers. Assesses and routinely monitors effects of mission fulfillment on mental, physical, and emotional attributes of subordinates. Monitors morale, physical condition, and safety of subordinates. Provides appropriate relief when conditions jeopardize success of the mission or present overwhelming risk to personnel.
Builds Trust: 1. Sets personal example for trust. Is firm, fair, and respectful to gain trust. Assesses degree of own trustworthiness. 2. Takes direct actions to build trust. Fosters positive relationship with others. Identifies areas of commonality (understanding, goals, and experiences). Engages other members in activities and objectives. Corrects team members who undermine trust with their attitudes or actions. 3. Sustains a climate of trust. Assesses factors or conditions that promote or hinder trust. Keeps people informed of goals, actions, and results. Follows through on actions related to expectations of others.
Extends influence beyond the chain of command. 1. Understands sphere, means and limits of influence. Assesses situations, missions, and assignments to determine the parties involved in decision making, decision support, and possible interference or resistance. 2. Negotiates, builds consensus and resolves conflict. Builds effective working relationships. Uses two-way, meaningful communication. Identifies individual and group interests. Identifies roles and resources. Generates and facilitates generation of possible solutions. Applies fair standards to assess options. Creates good choices between firm, clear commitment and alternatives to a negotiated agreement.
Leads by example. 1. Displays character: Sets the example by displaying high standards of duty performance, personal appearance, military and professional bearing, physical fitness and ethics. Fosters an ethical climate; shows good moral judgment and behavior. Completes individual and unit tasks to standard, on time, and within the commander's intent. Demonstrates determination, persistence, and patience. Uses sound judgment and logical reasoning. 2. Exemplifies the Warrior Ethos. Removes or fights through obstacles, difficulties, and hardships to accomplish the mission. Demonstrates the will to succeed. Demonstrates physical and emotional courage. Shares hardships with subordinates. 3. Leads with confidence in adverse situations: Provides leader presence at the right time and place. Displays self-control, composure, and a positive attitude. Is resilient. Remains decisive after discovering a mistake. Acts in the absence of guidance. Does not show discouragement when facing setbacks. Remains positive when the situation becomes confusing or changes. Encourages subordinates when they show signs of weakness. 4.Demonstrates technical and tactical competence Meets mission standards, protects resources, and accomplishes the mission with available resources using technical and tactical skills. Displays appropriate knowledge of equipment, procedures and methods; recognizes and generates innovative solutions. Uses knowledgeable sources and subject matter experts.
5.Understands the importance of conceptual skills and models them to others. Displays comfort working in open systems. Makes logical assumptions in the absence of facts. Identifies critical issues to use as a guide in making decisions and taking advantage of opportunities. Relates and compares information from different sources to identify possible cause-and-effect relationships. 6. Seeks diverse ideas and points of view. Encourages honest communication among staff and decision makers. Explores alternative explanations and approaches for accompanying tasks. Reinforces new ideas; demonstrates willingness to consider alternative perspectives to resolve difficult problems. Discourages individuals from seeking favor through tacit agreement.
Communicates: 1. Listens actively: Listens and watches attentively. Makes appropriate notes. Tunes in to content, emotion, and urgency. Uses verbal and nonverbal means to reinforce with the speaker that you are paying attention. Reflects on new information before expressing views.
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