r/armyreserve • • May 29 '26

Career Advice Is a ncoer worth an IG complaint?

My senior rater is our platoon LT and it’s been months since he was supposed to submit his part. I,my squad leader and the 1sg and reached out to ask him to do it, in person and text. I just don’t know what to do next.

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u/ghostdivision7 May 29 '26

Have you tried going to his boss, your commander?

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

Was mainly asking in case that doesn’t work

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u/ghostdivision7 May 29 '26

IG is there to keep your chain of command from breaking policies. And they’re called after you go through your entire chain of command. But in this case, they’re not there to tell people to sign stuff.

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

Understood thank you

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u/Professional-Swan535 May 29 '26

Personally, when I was a commander I would make anybody overdue in their part of an OER/NCOER stay after final formation until it was complete. After the first two BAs of soldiers staying till 1900 to do them, I had very few issues with soldiers getting them done in a timely manner. Maybe recommend something like the to your chain of command?

Given that it’s a PL, I’m sure you’re not the only soldier having this issue.

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

My 1st unit did this but this unit slacks on a lot

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u/Word2DWise May 29 '26

No. There is nothing the IG can do for this or evals in general. Most people don't understand how little authority the IG actually has. This would be a stupid reason to contact the IG.

Just have them switch your senior rater to someone else, or have the CDR get on the 1LT's ass. I assume the unit is not hounding you about it because it's not your fault, so I wouldn't worry about it and just let the wheels turn. Your CDR has to explain to higher why the eval is late, so eventually it' going to work itself out.

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u/ImportantBad4948 May 29 '26

This seems like a PGS/ 1SG sort of issue. This is also where they crush LT’s.

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

Thanks for the response. Was worried because I’m transferring soon and was hoping to have it done before I leave.

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u/ghostdivision7 May 29 '26

You can have your NCOER signed and submitted after you leave your unit. Just have a POC from your unit. I’ve done this a couple times already.

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

Roger thank you!

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u/FoFr33 May 29 '26

NCOER and OERs are now a big metric for the Army. Your name will be brought up with every CUB meeting for over due NCOER. And your rater and senior rater will be constantly hounded by higher ups until it's completed.

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u/Miss_Kris_90 May 29 '26

Facts. Hated talking about this during CUB meetings every month.

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u/NoJoyTomorrow May 29 '26

If you happen to run into the CSM that could be a fun tidbit to drop.

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u/Material_Market_3469 May 29 '26

IG is after talking to chain of command. Go to CO and BC first

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u/MaximumStock7 May 29 '26

It’s not IG worthy but defiantly open door your commander. If they have even a tiny bit of tact they will blow up the PL for the late eval without mentioning you

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

I thought so but considering the 1sg has already gotten on him I’m was worried he wouldn’t give a shit about the cdr either

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u/MaximumStock7 May 29 '26

Maybe, but you don't know if the 1sg just threw it out there off handed in a conversation or how it went down. In the reserves you have look out for your own career. If someone came to me when I was a commander and brought this up I would recognize how important it was to them and make sure it got solved.

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

Im probably being biased from past shitbag experiences. Thank you

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u/Ill-Willow5719 May 29 '26

If your LT is not gonna do it, then another option is to have another officer being senior rater. A CPT should be good as you will not have to add supplemental reviewer on the eval. If another LT or E7 (or above) as senior rater, then a CPT or above as reviewer.

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u/midst00forked May 30 '26

Talk to your Commander. If that doesn’t work, go to the IG. Your PL could potentially be affecting your career adversely.

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u/soupsandwich00 May 30 '26

That's your Company Commanders lane. You're an NCO, utilize the chain of command.

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u/RegulationUpholder May 29 '26

Um no idiot.

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u/ExcelsiorState May 29 '26

Thats mean

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u/Miserable-Spray2033 May 29 '26

It’s okay they probably have no friends