AF Form 724 at a glance
What it is: AF Form 724 is the AIRMAN COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (WO/CW 1 thru 5 and O-1 thru O-6).
Who signs: The form has RATEE SIGNATURE and RATER SIGNATURE.
III. SELF ASSESSMENT is to be completed by Ratee and forwarded to Rater.
IV. AIRMAN'S CRITICAL ROLE IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION is to be completed by Rater.
A filled-in AF Form 724 example: a ratee fills out the self assessment
How to fill out AF Form 724, box by box
Your name, grade and unit
In I. PERSONAL INFORMATION, enter NAME, GRADE and UNIT.
II. TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
II. Type of Assessment: Initial, Rater Directed, Ratee Requested, Mid-term.
Responsibility: Boxes 1 to 6
RESPONSIBILITY, Box 1: Understands the importance of doing the right thing even when it is unpopular or difficult.
Box 2: Understands the importance of responsibility in the use and care of equipment and assets.
Box 3: Understands the importance of admitting to shortcomings or mistakes.
Box 4: Understands the importance of refusing to participate in inappropriate behavior(s) despite social pressure(s).
Box 5: Understands the importance of accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
Box 6: Understands the importance of providing support and welfare of family and ensuring they are prepared for separations and/or reunions. (If applicable)
ACCOUNTABILITY: Boxes 7 to 9
ACCOUNTABILITY, Box 7: Understands the importance of the AF Core Values/standards and how others should be accountable.
Box 8: Understands the importance of application of situational awareness and sound judgment.
Box 9: Understands the importance of living within means financially (budgets, saves, spends responsibility, etc.).
AIR FORCE CULTURE: Boxes 10 to 14
AIR FORCE CULTURE, Box 10: Understands the importance of leading by example.
Box 11: Understands the importance of respecting self and others.
Box 12: Understands the importance of looking after fellow Airmen and their families (to include while fellow Airmen are deployed).
Box 13: Understands the importance of showing enthusiasm in being an Airman and inspiring others to reach their full potential.
Box 14: Understands the importance of upholding the proud heritage of the Air Force and the importance of displaying the professional characteristics of an Airman at all times (24/7).
SELF: Boxes 15 to 17
SELF, Box 15: Understands the importance of setting aside time to assess self, as well as personal and professional goals.
Box 16: Understands the importance of setting aside quality time to be with family and friends.
Box 17: Understands the importance of striving to meet personal/professional goals. Review Section VII for discussing during the assessment session.
Sign and date
Enter the DATE, then SIGN.
More rules for AF Form 724
V. INDIVIDUAL READINESS INDEX is completed by Rater after talking to unit deployment manager. R = RED (UNSAT/NOT CURRENTLY DEPLOYABLE); G = GREEN (SAT/CURRENTLY DEPLOYABLE).
VI. PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK is to be completed by Rater. Information may be used on next OPR.
VII. KNOWING YOUR AIRMAN is to be discussed by Ratee and Rater during the feedback session.
1. How do you think you are performing in the unit? How can your unit help you perform better?
2. What are some of your goals for self-improvement? (Goals should be SMART -- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound).
2a. Do you have personal (family, financial, fitness, etc.) goals? Would you like to discuss?
2b. What are your professional (assignments, academic and professional education, etc.) goals (i.e., SOS, ACSC, AWC, Masters Degree)?
4. Do you have Wingmen? Do you have at least one mentor?
5. How would you rate yourself as a Wingman and a mentor? Can you provide some specific examples?
This information is to enhance open communication, the rater will not utilize or document any areas discussed in Section III or VII when preparing evaluations (Ref: AFI 36-2406).
Sources
[1] AF Form 724 (20241204), Airman Comprehensive Assessment Worksheet, U.S. Air Force (the Official source link on this page).
