JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Implementation of a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced in July by Air Force senior leaders continues with establishment of the staff sergeant enlisted performance report static closeout date.Effective Oct. 4, all staff sergeant EPRs will close out Jan. 31. Also effective Oct. 4, change of reporting . The transition to officer SCODs fully aligns all Airmen--officers, enlisted, and civilians--with steady evaluation and appraisal timelines across the calendar year. ;C.CKpd,sTpOYNYNn$0x\kz/qJ}B . This arms officers with a more complete understanding of their performance assessment, their strengths and weaknesses, and where they stand. OPRs are due annually, as long as the member has obtained a minimum of 16 points and 120 days of supervision during the rating period. CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada -- According to the myPers website, Air Force Master sergeants selected for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant will receive an evaluation on the July 31, 2015 Senior Master Sergeant static closeout date. Technical sergeants are the first rank whose enlisted performance report closeout dates will be standardized under sweeping changes to the Air Force's enlisted promotion system . Start date= Day after last closed out report Closeout date= Next applicable SCOD If a member has a legitimate break in service (completely out of the Air Force, with no obligation) IAW AFI 36-2406 Para. Starting November 2014, static -or fixed - annual close out dates will be used for each rank tied to regular Air Force (RegAF) promotion eligibility cut-off dates (PECD). Air Force graphic. Active duty senior master sergeants whose EPRs would have closed out after July 31 will have their EPR closeout date moved to July 31. Kiana Pearson), In developing solutions that best support the Air Forces talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. The new policy means, for example, that a technical sergeant who has been selected for promotion to master sergeant but who has not yet officially been promoted will get his enlisted performance report on the master sergeant closeout date of Sept. 30, not the tech sergeant closeout date of Nov. 30. To provide a reliable, long-term, cumulative record of performance and promotion potential based on that performance. Air & Space Forces Magazine is the official publication of the Air & Space Forces Association, 1501 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, Va., 22209-1198. Those in a promotion-select status will align their OPR with the SCOD of their selected grade. %PDF-1.5 % Those in a promotion-select status will align their OPR with the SCOD of their selected grade. "The Air Force established a one-time EPR [static closeout date] so these impacted airmen who sewed on during those four months would not go almost 23 months without a performance report." ;R>z1[qHIr_c3{`[f%)La0jG7cR aX>v{Rc;?%m}\B6,a5[F&xW.XI4X/6{PX&=gt}fVb>_M;f?^ \cfT`@IEU!&:I#:^Or},/`D(hE A section on physical fitness was added, with those scoring less than 75 receiving a referral report. EFDP - Enlisted Force Distribution Panels - These are convened to hand out Must Promotes & Promote Nows. It's called the accounting date. 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The period of time covered by the EPR is normally no less than 120 days and no longer than 365 days. This page is not available in other languages. (Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs graphic), WASHINGTON (AFNS)-- The Air Force is taking another major step in a series of transformations within its officer evaluation system with the implementation of officer performance report (OPR) static closeout dates (SCODs) for officers in the grades of O-1 to O-6. The new reports will include a section for promotion recommendations that will curb inflation through forced distribution and stratification restrictions. If the report would close out AFTER the accounting date, extend to the SCOD. This is essential to ensure we give Airmen an opportunity to fully develop to their capabilities and excel at the Airmen Leadership Qualities theyll need to be successful in the future., The implementation of officer SCODs will occur in phases for Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard Airmen. Officers will continue to complete any OPRs already scheduled to close out six months before the first static closeout dates. EXAMPLE: TSGT/Reserve/Non-EAD (Verify in RNT for DOR); last report (Verify MilPDS and ARMS) closed out 30-JUN-2014. In general, they look at everyone's EPRs and give their bullets a point value ranking, but each unit can be different. Accounting dates will be approximately 120 calendar days before each SCOD and established as the third day of the month (like enlisted Airmen) in order to provide consistency across all evaluation accounting dates. As far back as 2018, leaders said they were contemplating a similar change for officers. The Space Force uniforms are steadily getting fleshed out, with progress on everything from PT gear to new service dress items, including the debut of the women's service dress skirt. Regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve master sergeant and master sergeant-select enlisted performance reports will now close out annually on Sept. 30. . After carefully studying various implementation options, Air Force leaders established the officer SCOD schedule to integrate with the existing enlisted evaluation and civilian appraisal closeout periods to improve evaluation planning and tracking across the Air Force. EPR narrative comments were significantly reduced and performance assessment areas now reflect the increased responsibility Airmen are charged with as they progress in rank. Kiana Pearson), An official website of the United States government. Established Static Closeout Date (SCOD) 31 Mar; 31 Jan 30 Nov ; 30 Sep 31 Jul 31 May New EPR Form/Guidance Released (note 2/3) ~Aug 15 ~Aug 15 ~Aug 15 ~Apr 15 ~Apr 15 ~Feb 15 Stratification Restrictions N/A; . Senior raters are limited to stratifying the top 10 percent of their master sergeant promotion-eligible Airmen and the top 20 percent of their senior master sergeant promotion-eligible Airmen. Before 2015, all enlisted airmen were previously evaluated throughout the year. . Additionally, change of reporting official evaluations (CRO) have been eliminated . The Air Force transitioned to static closeout dates for the enlisted force back in 2014, with officials saying at the time that they would ensure a level playing field for Airmen and free up time for raters. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Promotion-eligible senior NCOs who are not stratified will have their evaluations close out at the deputy evaluator (first O-6) or intermediate evaluator (unit commander) level. Senior airmen and below have a closeout date of March 31, chief master sergeants have a May 31 closeout date, senior master sergeants have a July 31 closeout date, and master sergeants have a Sept. 30 closeout date. I believe it always falls on the 3rd day of the month 120 days before the static close out or SCOD. Verify when the members next Biennial or Annual report would close out on. To establish performance standards and expectations, provide meaningful feedback on how well the rated Airman is meeting those expectations and direction on how to better meet those established standards and expectations. . Stratification statements must be stated in quantitative terms (#1 of 125 MSgts) and will be based on the number of peers (in the same grade as the ratee) assigned within the evaluator's rating scheme. 5.2.4.2 Submit an AF77 "GAP Report" Start date= Day after last closed out report Closeout date= Day before member re-entered ARC JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Enlisted evaluation and promotion changes, announced in July, continue with establishment of a March 31 enlisted performance report static closeout date (SCOD) for Regular Air Force (RegAF) senior airmen and below, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Dec. 5. Get your daily fix of Air Force news delivered right to your inbox every day. The Active-Duty Air Forces troubles meeting its recruiting goals have been well documented, as leaders and recruiters struggle, The Air Force expects the final report of a sweeping, first-of-its-kind suicide analysis board in the next few months, as the department looks to refine its prevention and response efforts. Checklists provide guidance for what are acceptable and prohibited comments but are not intended to be the sole source for guidance. %%EOF In developing solutions that best support the Air Forces talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. They are designed to provide a realistic assessment of performance, career standing, future potential, and actions required to assist the ratee in reaching the next level of . JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- In line with a recent update to the Air Force policy on enlisted performance report static closeout dates (SCOD), effective immediately, all future EPRs for promotion-selectees will close out on the date of the promotion-select grade. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Implementation of a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced in July by Air Force senior leaders continues with establishment of the staff sergeant enlisted performance report static closeout date.Effective Oct. 4, all staff sergeant EPRs will close out Jan. 31. An EPR evaluates the performance of an enlisted member both on and off duty. Introducing SCODs into the officer evaluation system also eliminates the need for CRO evaluations. The EPR system has come under heavy criticism from all ranks in the Air Force. The 14 individuals were the first to complete a new streamlined naturalization process, The Air Force is shutting down the personnel services website myPers as part of an ongoing effort to modernize the branchs digital human resources platforms. WASHINGTON (AFNS)--The Air Force is taking another major step in a series of transformations within its officer evaluation system with the implementation of officer performance report (OPR) static closeout dates (SCODs) for officers in the grades of O-1 to O-6."As we continue to fully execute Action Order A (Airmen), implementing officer static closeout dates is key to ensuring transparency . 3. EPRs are normally written by the member's supervisor with additional input provided by their supervisor's supervisor. IRs in the grades of Senior Airman through Chief Master Sergeant require an EPR biennially, or every two years, according to the Static Closeout Date (SCOD) schedule. Fly, Fight and Win AFI 36-2406, Officer & Enlisted Evaluations Systems AFRC OPR/EPR Writing Guide, April 2013 AFH 36-2905, The Tongue and Quill Forms: New Performance Report Forms (as of 1 Jan 14) AF 707 (Lt thru Col) AF 910 (AB thru TSgt) AF 911 (MSgt thru CMSgt) New Airman Comprehensive Assessment Forms (as of 1 Jul 14) (formally performance feedback) Instead, the new. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. They are designed to provide a realistic assessment of performance, career standing, future potential, and actions required to assist the ratee in reaching the next level of professional development. The EPR replaced the Airman Performance Report (APR) in the late 1980s. The DAF will transition from vPC to myEval in multiple phases to allow for appropriate adjustment cycles prior to mandatory use. Washington (AFNS) - With static closeout dates for each rank in place, the Air Force announced it will update the enlisted performance report forms and utilize new forced distribution and senior rater stratification restrictions to round out the incremental changes to enlisted evaluation and promotion systems with performance as the driving factor in promotions. [3] Another new feature of the EPR is the ratee's signature as well as the use of digital signatures using the Common Access Card (CAC).[4]. SCODs deliver improved predictability to our officers, raters, and units, while also providing a synchronized comparison of performance within peer groups. , implementing officer static closeout dates is key to ensuring transparency and consistency are cornerstones of our feedback and evaluation systems, said, , the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services. Those in a promotion-select status will align their OPR with the SCOD of their selected grade. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Enlisted evaluation and promotion changes announced in July 2014 continue with establishment of a May 31 enlisted performance report static closeout date - or SCOD - for regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve chief master sergeants, effective Feb. 2, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Across the Total Force, beginning Feb. 4, 2022, Airmen and Guardians must accomplish performance feedback using myEval, and officer and enlisted . If members PCS/PCA AFTER the accounting date the LOSING UNIT will write the entire report. He serves as the personal, New York Airmen awarded medals for Afghanistan evacuation, CSAF visits 179th Airlift Wing ahead of historic mission conversion, Air Force recognizes Lance P. 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IRs should provide the reporting official with useful, informative, and accurate performance documentation for use at the end of the rating period. The United States Army equivalent is the Enlisted Evaluation Report (EER). New EPR Forms will be released for CMSgt, SNCOs, and Junior Enlisted Airmen. Refer to your MPF or AFI 36-2406. NOTE:Change of Rater/Supervisor within the same unit does not constitute the use of the Accounting Dates, Reserve member with an established EPR cycle prior to the implementation of the SCODs. 0 So for those 2,460 airmen, the Air Force this year has set up a one-time EPR closeout date of April 30. Modern-day Airmen applauded an Army veteran's 1988 humorous illustration of Air Force life when it resurfaced on Reddit earlier this month. An Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) is an evaluation form used by the United States Air Force.Instructions for constructing an EPR appear in chapter 3 of Air Force Instruction 36-2406: Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems.The EPR replaced the Airman Performance Report (APR) in the late 1980s.. In December, the service announced that it would begin integrating the 10 Airman Leadership Qualities into feedback for all ranks. Schneider currently serves as director of staff at Headquarters Air Force. hb```- For ARC senior master sergeants, this same process will take place in April 2016 (although the new evaluation form will be mandatory beginning July 31, 2015 for all required evaluations). In September 2021, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass said EPRs would transition from bullets to narrative-style reports. An official website of the United States government, OFFICER AND ENLISTED EVALUATION CHECKLISTS, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. hVn1?BJu%.v7R=nDEt33g00sgR3ZBJ) ..F5d1a.-eO;)Q5yD~5_0pXX?$1_{T[ /K3,@'^%xku0!kIh~Agg m^o:`7KkzqgOd3,Q April 20, 2015 Enlisted members selected for promotion to get EPR on "select" grade closeout date . If the report would close out AFTER the accounting date, extend to the SCOD. 30-JUN-2016 is BEFORE the accounting date for TSGTs (3-AUG-2016). 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Performance evaluation systems are an integral part of professional development. The implementation dates of the new versions were as follows: The format for entries in the Enlisted Performance Report continues to be the "bullet statement format". [6] A cause may be that there is no additional guidance on the definition of a truly stellar member, and the deciding factor is most often other portions of WAPS testing, where performance is meant to be rated. Annually, after that, all technical sergeants will have the same EPR closeout and will be assessed for the same number of days." Implementing static, or fixed, annual closeout dates for each rank tied to regular Air Force promotion eligibility cut-off dates will enable implementation of the future forced distribution and stratification policies . If members PCS/PCA BEFORE the accounting date the GAINING UNIT will write the entire report. Officer SCODs further eliminate the need to maintain other legacy evaluation products like education & training reports (TRs) and letters of evaluation (LOEs), as the Air Force transitions to a more agile and digital data-based evaluation system. In developing solutions that best support the Air Forces talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. When Airmen transition to the new officer SCODs process, the Space Force will maintain current evaluation policy and will not implement the Air Force changes while they continue to develop their new performance appraisal system. application will include a feature called Education & Training Input, that will be used to document academic and training accomplishments on the SCOD OPR. All SCODs will repeat annually thereafter. endstream endobj startxref Kiana Pearson), In developing solutions that best support the Air Forces talent management strategy, transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official (CRO) OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains. Performance evaluation systems are an integral part of professional development. application will include a feature called Education & Training Input, that will be used to document academic and training accomplishments on the SCOD OPR. Accounting dates will be approximately 120 calendar days before each SCOD and established as the third day of the month (like enlisted Airmen) in order to provide consistency across all evaluation accounting dates. Annually, after that, all technical sergeants will have the same EPR closeout and will be assessed for the same number of days." Implementing static, or fixed, annual closeout dates for each rank tied to regular Air Force promotion eligibility cut off dates will enable implementation of the future forced distribution and stratification policies . 5.2.4.2.1. The changes, which were announced July 31 in a letter to Airmen from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. This will eliminate the need for roughly 29,000 CRO reports annually and also ease the load on raters. The first SCOD for officers will begin with first and second lieutenants on Oct. 31, 2022, followed by colonels on Feb. 28, 2023, lieutenant colonels and majors on May 31, 2023, and captains on Aug. 31, 2023. Feb. 17, 2022 | By Greg Hadley. "The Air Force established a one-time EPR [static closeout date] so these impacted airmen who sewed on during those four months would not go almost 23 months without a performance report.". Although the bulk of the evaluation is focused on their duty (job) performance, enlisted members are also evaluated on their off-duty performance in areas such as volunteerism and continuing education. Also effective Oct. 4, change of reporting . Annually, after that, all technical sergeants will have the same EPR closeout and will be assessed for the same number of days." Implementing static, or fixed, annual closeout dates for each rank tied to regular Air Force promotion eligibility cut off dates will enable implementation of the future forced distribution and stratification policies . Annually, after that, all technical sergeants will have the same EPR closeout and will be assessed for the same number of days." Implementing static, or fixed, annual closeout dates for each rank tied to regular Air Force promotion eligibility cut off dates will enable implementation of the future forced distribution and stratification policies . Key talent management decision bodies, like promotion selection boards, also become more informed with a consistent delineation of performance documented within officers records.. The Air Force said it has notified the newly-promoted staff and tech sergeants who will be affected by the one-time April 30 closeout date. For SNCOs, the new form will be followed by guidance on 628 0 obj <> endobj When Airmen transition to the new officer SCODs process, the Space Force will maintain current evaluation policy and will not implement the Air Force changes while they continue to develop their new performance appraisal system. This is essential to ensure we give Airmen an opportunity to fully develop to their capabilities and excel at the Airmen Leadership Qualities theyll need to be successful in the future.. EXAMPLE: TSGT/Reserve/Non-EAD (Verify in RNT for DOR); last report (Verify MilPDS and ARMS) closed out 30-JUN-2014. Copyright 2023, The Air Force and the Space Force had a significant increase in reports of sexual assault last year, according to figures released April 27. He previously covered leadership and personnel issues at Air Force Times, and the Pentagon, special operations and air warfare at Military.com. including EPR static closeout dates for each grade, focus on ensuring job performance is the most important factor when evaluating Airmen. Air Force evaluation systems are designed to accurately appraise performance. All SCODs will repeat annually thereafter. The transition comes now as the service is working to overhaul its evaluation systems for both enlisted Airmen and officers. Additionally, consistent predictability of evaluations for Airmen and leadership helps reduce current administrative burdens of evaluation tracking and timing. Additional information and in-depth articles on each of the major changes will be released prior to each programs implementation. Additionally, consistent predictability of evaluations for Airmen and leadership helps reduce current administrative burdens of evaluation tracking and timing. For fiscal 2022, the Department of the Air Force had the largest annual increase in the history of its Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program,, They came from four continents and 10 countries, but by the end of the day on April 26, 14 men and women had two things in common: they were all Airmen, and they were all U.S. citizens. Starting in October 2022 and extending into 2023, officers from O-1 to O-6 will transition to static closeout dates, the Air Force announced Feb. 17.
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