How to Access an AER Online in the U.S. Army

An Academic Evaluation Report, or AER, records a soldier’s performance during an Army school, course, or other formal educational program. The report is generally completed on DA Form 1059 and may affect a soldier’s official military record, career planning, and eligibility for certain assignments or promotions.

The most common place to look for a completed AER is the Army’s interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System, known as iPERMS. Access depends on whether the school or administrative office has processed the report and whether it belongs in the soldier’s Army Military Human Resource Record.

Because EES Army is an informational resource rather than an official government portal, always verify current access instructions through authorized Army channels. Portal names, login procedures, and document-processing timelines can change.

What an AER contains

AERs evaluate academic achievement, leadership, conduct, and performance during a military education program. The form may include course information, attendance dates, academic ratings, comments from instructors, and authentication by the appropriate officials.

A report can be important when a soldier applies for advanced schooling, competes for promotion, or needs to document completed training. An AER is different from an NCOER or OER because it focuses on performance in an educational setting rather than a regular duty assignment.

The completed document may be sent to the soldier, the unit’s S-1, the Army school, or the records-management system. If the report was recently issued, it may take time to appear online.

Where to look for your report

For many soldiers, iPERMS is the primary online location for an AER. Log in through the authorized Army personnel-records access point using the required credentials, such as a Common Access Card. After signing in, review the document categories associated with your official military record and search for DA Form 1059 or terms related to academic evaluation.

The report may appear under a training, education, performance, or service-record category rather than under a folder labeled “AER.” Search by document type and date when those options are available. If you are reviewing broader personnel records, Army admin guides can provide related background on iPERMS, evaluations, and other administrative documents.

A newly completed AER may not be visible immediately. The school or servicing personnel office may need to review, authenticate, scan, and upload the document before it becomes available in the record.

Online access compared with other methods

Online retrieval is usually the fastest way to check whether an AER has already been filed, but it is not the only option. A soldier may request a copy from the course administrator, Army school records office, unit S-1, military personnel division, or the organization that originally prepared the report.

Access method	Best use	What you may need	Common limitation
iPERMS	Checking the official personnel record	CAC or authorized account access	The document may not be uploaded yet
Unit S-1 or MPD	Requesting administrative assistance	Identification and service details	Processing time varies by office
Army school or course office	Obtaining a recently issued AER	Course name, dates, and student information	The office may retain records for a limited period
Personal copy	Confirming the report’s contents	A saved or printed copy of DA Form 1059	It may not prove the official record was updated
Records request process	Older or difficult-to-locate documents	Service and identity information	Requests can take longer than local channels

Keep any copy you receive, even after the document appears in iPERMS. A personal archive can help identify discrepancies and provide supporting evidence if the record later needs correction.

Steps for checking iPERMS

Start with a stable internet connection and the approved Army login method. Open the official personnel-records portal, authenticate, and navigate to the document search or record-viewing area. Search for “1059,” “Academic Evaluation Report,” the school name, or the approximate completion date.

Review the uploaded image carefully. Confirm that your name, rank, course title, reporting dates, academic rating, comments, signatures, and completion status are correct. A report can be present in the system while still containing an administrative error.

Download or print the document only through authorized functions. Avoid sending sensitive personnel records through unsecured email or uploading them to public file-sharing services. Military records can contain personally identifiable information that should be protected.

When an AER is missing or incorrect

If no AER appears, contact the course school or your unit S-1 first. Provide your full name, rank, DoD identification details as requested, course title, class number, location, completion date, and any copy of the report you already possess. These details help the office locate the correct record.

If the document was uploaded incorrectly, request that the responsible records office correct or replace it. Do not alter the original form yourself. Corrections should be made by the preparing or certifying authority and then submitted through the authorized records process.

An AER issue is separate from a DD-214 request, although both involve official military documentation. Personnel handling separation records may find DD-214 request guidance useful when a broader records search is required.

Timing, access problems, and security

Processing time depends on the course, the school’s administrative workflow, and the volume of records awaiting upload. If a recent report is absent, allow the issuing office reasonable time to complete its review, then follow up through the chain of administrative support.

Login failures may result from an expired certificate, a browser problem, unavailable network access, or scheduled system maintenance. Check authorized Army notices before assuming the document is missing; a maintenance schedule may explain a temporary interruption for a related personnel system.

Use only official login pages and never provide CAC credentials, passwords, or personal information to an unofficial website. Informational pages can explain general procedures, but the Army portal, school records office, S-1, or MPD controls the official record.

Practical checks before requesting help

A few preparations can make an AER search faster and reduce repeated correspondence:

• Record the course name, class number, school, and completion date.
• Search iPERMS using both “DA Form 1059” and “Academic Evaluation Report.”
• Check whether the report is filed under training, education, or another personnel-record category.
• Keep a secure copy of every AER and related completion document.
• Contact the issuing school or unit S-1 with specific identifying details if the report is missing.

Review your online personnel record periodically, especially after completing professional military education. If the AER is absent or inaccurate, begin with the office that issued it and retain copies of every request and response. Acting early gives the responsible personnel office more time to correct the record before a promotion, assignment, or school-selection decision.