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Complete the following key sections of the DA Form 7223-1:
- Date of Counseling: Enter the date of each performance counseling session (initial, midpoint, or end-of-rating period).
- Ratee / Rater / Senior Rater: Provide names, grades, positions, and organization details for all parties involved in the evaluation.
- Performance Standards and Contributions: Document the employee's professional contributions against established performance standards and position requirements. This ensures accurate records of national service performance.
- Counseling Summary: Record key discussion points, goals achieved, and areas for improvement.
- Signatures: Both the rater and ratee sign and date to confirm the counseling session.
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What Is DA Form 7223-1 Used For?
The DA Form 7223-1 is the official Army format for documenting civilian performance counseling sessions throughout the rating period. It ensures supervisors and subordinates maintain a shared understanding of job roles, performance expectations, and professional development goals in service of the Army's national mission. The form is required at the initial counseling stage (to set performance standards), midpoint review, and end-of-rating evaluation.
Related Army Civilian Performance Forms
You may also need these related forms when managing Army civilian performance and evaluation records:
- DA Form 7223 - the companion performance appraisal form used alongside DA Form 7223-1 during each rating period
- DA Form 7222-1 - Civilian Employee Performance Appraisal Worksheet for professional service evaluations
- Contract Performance Evaluation Template - for assessing contractor contributions and national service standards
- 90-Day Performance Review - commonly used during initial counseling periods to format early evaluation goals
