Army NCOER Bullets (DA 2166-9 series)
Rough notes in, properly formatted "o" bullet comments out — one per attribute/competency, sized for EES.
Details
What did they do?
How NCOER bullets are formatted
Army evaluation bullets follow a strict pattern: each starts with a lowercase "o", a space, and a past-tense action verb, and there is no period at the end. The formula that survives rater review is action + scope + quantified result — "o sustained a 97% operational readiness rate across 38 assigned vehicles; recognized as best maintenance program during the command inspection." One strong quantified bullet beats three vague ones.
The DA 2166-9 series (2166-9-1 for SGT, 2166-9-2 for SSG through 1SG/MSG, 2166-9-3 for CSM/SGM) organizes performance under the leadership attributes and competencies: Character, Presence, Intellect, Leads, Develops, and Achieves. Match each accomplishment to the right box — ACFT scores and readiness stats support Presence, training programs you built support Develops, mission results support Achieves.
What raters and boards actually look for
The Evaluation Entry System (EES) enforces character limits per block, so bullets have to be dense: hard numbers, clear scope (how many Soldiers, vehicles, dollars), and an outcome someone outside your unit can understand. The evaluation system itself is governed by AR 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) and its procedures pamphlet DA Pam 623-3 — worth a read before your first rating period as a rater.
Feed this generator your rough notes — counseling-packet fragments, numbers from trackers, plain-English descriptions — and it returns one properly formatted bullet per attribute and competency, sized for EES. Edit freely, then copy each bullet into the support form or evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct NCOER bullet format?
Start with a lowercase "o", a space, then a past-tense action verb; no period at the end. Structure each bullet as action + scope + quantified result, and keep it within the character limit the Evaluation Entry System enforces for the block.
Which attributes and competencies are on the DA 2166-9?
Character, Presence, Intellect, Leads, Develops, and Achieves. Each accomplishment should be filed under the attribute it best supports — for example, physical readiness under Presence and subordinate development under Develops.
Do NCOER bullets need numbers?
Yes — quantified impact is what separates a strong evaluation from a weak one. Counts, percentages, dollar figures, and hours give the senior rater and boards concrete evidence. If an accomplishment has no number, dig until you find one.
Can I use these bullets on the support form and the evaluation?
Yes. The same "o"-format bullets feed the NCOER support form and the evaluation itself. Always review the output against AR 623-3 and your rater guidance, and never include classified or CUI details.
Official source
AR 623-3 and DA Pam 623-3 — Army Publishing Directorate — The Evaluation Reporting System regulation and the DA 2166-9 series forms are published on armypubs.army.mil.